I don't know about standard for large animals, but for dogs, cats? Heck NO would I go anywhere NEAR a guy like this.
Disgusting.
His bedside manner is horrible (i.e. I've heard him say 'stupid dog' to an anesthetized animal, NOT that the animal will care or hear, but it's just the point) He never wears a cap, I hardly even see him in gloves, just unsanitary conditions all around. His sterilization technique is horrible, anesthesia monitoring...???, pain relief, etc?
Not to mention he was on
probation as were ALL the other vets in his hospital.
Veterinarians Behaving Badly: The Incredible Disciplinary Action