Does you vet do this too???? I'm going to go nuts!

[RebelBelle]

Jamie's vet has a really neat set up. All the patient rooms have a 2nd door that opens into a really long room/hallway with a counter that runs the full length of the hall. At first I was really nervous about the vet taking him out of the room with me, but he said that dogs (like kids) take shots, etc. worse when their parents are standing right there. Anyway he asked me to peek out the door where Jamie couldn't see me. And it seems that Mr. Hollywood (aka Jamie) acts like the vet is just KILLING him in front of me but is nothing but licks and kisses when I'm not in his eyesight.

However there are alot of other bad things about your vets office that would make me wanna change. Ashley, our tech, knows as much about Jamie as our vet. They would never ask me what they were doing on this appointment. They always know because Ashley calls me the day before to confirm the appointment. So maybe you should just call around and talk to several vet's about their policies and make sure that you're comfortable with who's taking care of your baby.

[KwiddyKat]

Sometimes it takes some searching to find which vet fits you and your pet the best. I went through three before I found my current vets! This vet you've been going to sounds awful. If they won't let you come back to the exam room with your baby it's definitely time to find a new one. This kind of thing ususally happens when the main vet dr. stops spending as much time in their clinic. Same thing happened to my mom with her cats and dog. They doctor was getting older and working less and the whole clinic just went to poo. Even if it means driving a little further than you would like to, it's important to find a vet that both you AND your little one are comfortable with. I look at it this way...a good vet is JUST as important to me as a good gyno. You wouldn't sacrifice comfort level there would you? Good luck on your search and keep us updated!

[SexyJessi257]

that insane!!! y wudnt they let u go back there. i ALWAYS go back with them wen they take abby. I dont even let them carry her for me. The shots are always given in front of me. I actually even pick her up while they pinch her to be honest, all she does is hold on to me and doesnt even moan or anything. if i were u, i'd go to another vet! doesnt sound like anybody knows what they r doin? I wuda just walked out...

[DukesMommy]

Originally Posted by RebelBelle

Jamie's vet has a really neat set up. All the patient rooms have a 2nd door that opens into a really long room/hallway with a counter that runs the full length of the hall. At first I was really nervous about the vet taking him out of the room with me, but he said that dogs (like kids) take shots, etc. worse when their parents are standing right there. Anyway he asked me to peek out the door where Jamie couldn't see me. And it seems that Mr. Hollywood (aka Jamie) acts like the vet is just KILLING him in front of me but is nothing but licks and kisses when I'm not in his eyesight.

However there are alot of other bad things about your vets office that would make me wanna change. Ashley, our tech, knows as much about Jamie as our vet. They would never ask me what they were doing on this appointment. They always know because Ashley calls me the day before to confirm the appointment. So maybe you should just call around and talk to several vet's about their policies and make sure that you're comfortable with who's taking care of your baby.

Thats just too much! He plays it up when you are watching, but behaves when you aren't there. That could also be why I didn't hear her cry when they gave her the shot, but unfortunately Duke is the total opposite, if I am not there he freaks out, ever since the nail cutting incident he is terrified of seeing the vet.

Yeah, I was dumbfounded when she didn't know what shot she was on, another thing, last time I forgot to take her shot record with me from the breeder, and they said it was ok and to bring it next time, so I made sure to have it today and no one asked to see it...

[DukesMommy]

Originally Posted by KwiddyKat

Sometimes it takes some searching to find which vet fits you and your pet the best. I went through three before I found my current vets! This vet you've been going to sounds awful. If they won't let you come back to the exam room with your baby it's definitely time to find a new one. This kind of thing ususally happens when the main vet dr. stops spending as much time in their clinic. Same thing happened to my mom with her cats and dog. They doctor was getting older and working less and the whole clinic just went to poo. Even if it means driving a little further than you would like to, it's important to find a vet that both you AND your little one are comfortable with. I look at it this way...a good vet is JUST as important to me as a good gyno. You wouldn't sacrifice comfort level there would you? Good luck on your search and keep us updated!

Thats exactly whats going on here! The owner is a wonderful vet, but he is only in the office a few days out of the week, and when he is there, everything is calm and quiet. No one is goofing off. But it seems like he keeps getting new people in, and when he isn't there everyone is doing whatever they want. It's just ridiculous.
We have another vet nearby that I took one of my cats to get spayed at, they were more costly which is why I never went back but I just might have to eat the extra expense if their staff is better

[JonlyCajunQueen]

I would never go back there!! I have worked for a vet...the only time we didn't allow the owners to go in the back is if it was going to be put under. I would not go back there.

[Jody Renfroe]

I'd be very upset! I always go back with my baby. There's no way in the world that they would stop me, if they tried, I'd go somewhere else. My vet is just wonderful and I've even seen him change needles on the vaccination for a much tinier one so that it wouldn't hurt Scooter. Scooter never even so much as whimpers. It might be time for you to find another vet.

[DukesMommy]

I just called the vet, I wanted to wait until I knew they would have a shift change, and I asked to speak with the owner. The girl told me he was scheduled to be in on Thursday, so I am going to call him then and tell him about what happened.
I asked my mom if they did that to her when she took her dog in for her shots, and she said no, she would always tell them she wanted to go back with her and they would let her.
So I think that the lady in there today just thought she would get away with being a ***** because the owner wasn't in there.

[AMMARI]

Find another vet! there is no reason why you should not beallowed to go in with your dog. the only time I have not been allowed was when he had to be sedated for his x rays and this last time for his surgery. They are SUPPOSED to be professionals and experts in animals, which means they SHOULD KNOW that a dog will be more comfortable with thier owner, and if they really care about the animals, then they want the owner to be informed and know what is going on.

[My Yorkie Chase]

Hello, Just an FYI my vet also always allows me to go back with my yorkie, no matter what the case is. One time they have taken him back to shave his back leg, but then brought him right back into the waiting room. Having a vet you can trust, and communicate with is huge. So talk to some locals and check their vets out.

[Yorkie_Loverz]

I take my kiddo to a pet hospital so there's about 4 different vets there. When I make my appointments (they've never canceled any) I ask that the same vet see her all the time, that way she at least knows my dog. They do everything in the exam room which has a bench for us to sit on while we wait. The only thing the tech does is come in before the vet and gather all the info needed. The vet trims nails, gives shots, puts in microchip. The only thing the tech does I think is get weight and fecal if needed. So if I were you I would change vets asap.

[ladyj]

I don't let my dogs out of my sight at the vet's. My vet doesn't try to take my dogs away. She likes for me to be with them to keep them calm.

[mscat]

I have never even heard of a vet's office doing that. My vet is great . I take my baby in, and when it is our turn we go into an exam room. Then Suzi gets weighed , and I talk to the tech . Then I wait for the vet, and have all my questions answsered. The vet gives the vaccinations, and Holds Suzi. He never leaves with her . They have always taken her temperture too. The vet listens to all my concerns and takes the time to answer. I watch everything that is done to Suzi.
The front office people are very professional. The vet Hospital I go to is also a Certified animal Hospital . Not all vets hospitals, or clinics are certiifed.
I'd never stay at a place that would not allow me to be with my baby. They are suppose to have exam rooms. the place is highly unprofessional, and i would have walked out the door.

[meeker]

You need to find another vet
any vet that will not allow you back is not somewhere you want your baby to go
After finding a new vet
Report the lady and happenings to owner

[DukesMommy]

Well I called Thursday when the owner was supposed to be there...He was finishing up an appointment with someone so the girl asked to take a message and he would call me back. I left a message and didn't get a call back...So I am wondering if the girl even gave him the message, if she realized who I was she was probably afraid I was going to complain and she'd get in trouble. So now I am thinking about calling to schedule an appointment with him, then in the appointment I tell him how mad they made me that day. But then I would have to pay for an appointment just to make a complaint...