If the vets you are using are not AAHA accredited, I highly recommend finding a place that is. You can search on this site, using the hospital locator:
I found 4 in a search in your area, using the zip code you have listed here on YT
I don't know what rescue you have volunteered with but many will take any vet that is the least expensive. That does not usually lead to the best.
My guess is at his age, he could use a dental. Much of what needs to be taken care of is under the gum line. It is important that any vet doing dentals, do dental xrays ( requires a special plate/xray). You should ask that question of any vet doing xrays.
If any of my dogs are ill, I get in same day. Sometimes I have to drop off, but I am fine with that.
Not eating can be a huge issue. They did blood work...did they do a snap cPL to check for possible pancreatitis?
Why isn't he on dog food? I rarely give them anything other than dog food unless they are seniors and/or really, really sick. Upset tummies, I usually feed them Royal Canin Gastrointestinal low fat canned food.
Follow your gut on this. If you don't like them, find another vet. The places I found were within 25 miles. Also, look for a 24 EC just in case, Heaven forbid, you ever need one.
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