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Originally Posted by LittleLolasMom  actually the receptionist at the vet gave me the info for the spay/neuter clinic 20 minutes away that she took her cat too and does it for 1/3 the price. she said they were wonderful with her cat and that if i was interested in a recommendation to go with that clinic. they take her at 730am and she comes home at 430pm. |
A lot of these places are very good with experienced vets and staff and all the best equipment. Then there are some that charge 1/3 of what it's worth because they can after cutting corners. Some things I'd ask:
Is bloodwork included?
Pain meds?
How is pup monitored while under anesthesia?
Physical exam done first?
How much experience does the vet have?
Do they have a certain allotted time for each one and can't go over (some like the vets to get them done in around 7 minutes - bad idea).
Is it assembly line style (a few animals put under and the vet goes through and does the surgery - or one at a time how it should be).
Is there a heated surface available for surgery (toy beeds lose body heat quickly)?
How are the instruments cleaned and how often?
Can baby teeth be pulled at the same time (if this is a pup)?
What anesthesia is being used?
Are pets watched very closely after surgery (TPR'ed)?
Is an IV cath placed and fluids ran?
Is follow-up care included in the price even if it was unexpected?
Etc., etc.
I also think it's a good idea to volunteer at the non-prof place that you're considering. I've seen behind the scenes at a similar (good) place and I wouldn't let my dogs set paw in there... So in other words, just make sure that the great price isn't going to hurt your pup.