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01-08-2008, 12:58 PM | #1 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | What would you do??? I've been going to the same vet for years. He's young, and has been very good with what I've needed him for. He's done good for my babies so far. What I don't like is having to talk with him. He intimidates me, cuts me off, and I have the feeling he thinks he is higher up than women. And doesn't really "listen" to me as far as my breeding goes. Well I work at a staffing agency and actually have an employee working in his office, who, surprise, wants to quit because he's so difficult to work with. her complaints? he cuts you off and talks down to her. Hhmm? Also an EX employee of his visited my office today because she couldn't take it there anymore and she said she quit (because of him) and she's looking for a job. I actually hate going sometimes. But I still go because I do breed and he's the only vet I know that offers round the clock care. I can page him after hours. (althought the last time I needed him he never called me back which ended up being an emergency and I had to drive an hour a way and pay a HUGE vet energency bill) Although he apologised and gave me a free service on my next visit cuz he said he felt bad. Like I said - he's a GREAT vet - just not good with people. So I'm contiplating looking for a new vet. would you? so far I'm not finding any who offers after hours. This is a MUST for me. They also have to be small breed breeder knowledgable. So I'm kinda stuck! Oh and theres NO WAY I'm gonna talk to him about this LOL |
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01-08-2008, 01:16 PM | #2 |
Bella-My Georgia Girl Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Duluth, Georgia
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| That is tough one!!! I will tell you what I am doing (in a little different situation). My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 4 years ago. Her doctors (more than 1 in the practice) have absolutely NO bedside manner which freaked me out at first because we were so clueless about diabetes and they acted like I was a complete idiot. However, they are fantastic endocronologists (except for that)---very knowledgeable, are pediatric doctors (so they only work with kids with type 1--not adult-onset type 2) and are without doubt the best in the city of Atlanta. They are just not very warm and fuzzy. I contemplated switching so many times, but didn't. We had friends that told us that doctors need to listen and be compassionate (which I completely agree with). Finally, I did make an appointment with another doctor that someone else suggested and he was very, very kind. Took a lot of time with us and was very friendly, but not as concerned with a strict management plan for my daughter (kind of the old kids will be kids routine). Since diabetes has very serious long-term complications if not kept in check---this bothered me. We went back to the old doctors. Now that it has been 4 years and we are more comfortable with the disease and the best way to manage it (and I'm not as intimidated), I am glad we didn't permanently switch. I am paying for the best possible care for my daughter and don't need to be friends with them. I need to stress that the doctors have never been rude or unhelpful. They are just abrupt. My suggestion is to figure out if you think you are getting the best care for your furbabies. If you are (and can handle the unpleasant side)---I would stick with it. My bottom line was who was going to help me keep my daughter healthy (the best in the field, not who was the nicest). I think it is the same for you. Maybe you can be one of the lucky few to find one that meets all your needs! Good luck!
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01-08-2008, 01:23 PM | #3 | |
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WOW! I AM NOT A BREEDER BUT COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER OR AGREED MORE.
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01-08-2008, 01:24 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nova Scotia
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| Some people communicate better with animals than other people. My vet can be an absolute b*itch to me-but she knows her stuff and my dog likes her, so I suck it up and listen. If you like how he is with your dogs and agree with what he says, I'd stick with him. You are paying him for a service-he doesn't have to be friendly (although it would be nice.)
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01-08-2008, 01:29 PM | #5 | |
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"What I don't like is having to talk with him. He intimidates me, cuts me off, and I have the feeling he thinks he is higher up than women. And doesn't really "listen" to me as far as my breeding goes". I'd look and look until you find the right vet for you. Of course you want to stick with this one until you do. What city do you live in? Maybe some YT members could recommend one in your area or close by. | |
01-08-2008, 01:30 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| I would find a new vet. There are a lot of fantastic wonderful skilled vets with good communication skills to have to deal with a talented one who is condensending. |
01-08-2008, 01:44 PM | #7 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Hmmm, I don't think you are gonna find another vet out there... I know that the er vet was not your favorite and they are expensive. I also know that there is one vet in there that I would highly recommend to anyone. She is one of the nicest people ever (honestly). She has spent so much time on the phone with me for Ellie and she gave us 45 minutes of office visit time free just to talk. So, if you ever have to go to that vet again, pm me and I'll give you her name. Now I couldn't stand not being able to talk to my vet without being intimidated. When I have something on my mind they better listen. I am paying them. I would try to find a new one.
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01-08-2008, 01:47 PM | #8 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | If it were me, I would stick w/ him while looking for another vet. If he doesn't listen and cuts you off - then how do you know if he is hearing what you NEED him to hear? People who have Interuptus Permanentus are to be avoided, in my book. It speaks to a whooooooole lot of other internal and interpersonal problems that they carry. PLUS, it invalidates you as a person - and you don't need that, my friend!
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01-08-2008, 01:49 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc
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| I think if you trust him and he is good at what he does suck it up and stay with him, the most important thing is your babies well being, IMO Good Luck
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01-08-2008, 01:52 PM | #10 | |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | Quote:
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01-08-2008, 01:53 PM | #11 | |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | Quote:
EXACTLY!!!!! | |
01-08-2008, 01:55 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio
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| I would stick with him until you can find someone else. I love our vet, I have told him that I wish he were a people Dr. because he's great with people and animals! I just can't imagine having to take them to someone who would treat me that way! I can't stand giving my business to anyone or company that treats their employees and customers bad. Good luck! |
01-08-2008, 01:58 PM | #13 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | Definitely a rock and a hard place. Keep searching for a good vet. You don't want a vet that is like that. At the end of the day your a breeder and need a good vet to work hand in hand with you and make you feel good about coming to them and working with them as a partner.
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01-08-2008, 01:59 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| The other option is to stick with this vet and "Educate" him on bedside manner. Perhaps he doesn't realize that his communication skills are lousy. Is he a young whippersnapper or an old codger? (both terms said in a loving way). If you do decide to start looking for another vet, I positively agree with Wylie's mom about sticking with this vet while you are interviewing vets. Don't bridges, you might need him before you find someone perfect to care for your babies. |
01-08-2008, 02:29 PM | #15 | |
Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin
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