It's tough when your pup is going in for surgery. Just stay by close. Bring your book as you said and just breath. I've been in your shoes before. Everything will be ok
I promise you. Take the days off from work as you need if you are able to. Don't let people's comments, smirks get to you. Personally if that was my vet...I would have walked out and told them they aren't fit to be a vet. If your gut is telling you to go somewhere else... do it. Our guts talk to us in more ways we realize. Everyone on here has been so great on this forum. Come here for support. I did when I had to put my yorkie down.
Just stay strong, wait in the waiting room. Grab a coffee. Go for a walk while your there if you stay with that vet and update us all after he's recovering! ;
Just know, he will be ok when he's done!