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How to pick a good vet? Sooo I've have a very bad experience at my last vet.. walking out of there $100 poorer and crying. Little Zoie is still congested and coughing, everything else is normal. Eating/drinking good, playing like crazy. But this wont go away. She pretty much just sounds congested. So I called a new place, asked to speak to the vet, and they pretty much said that i needed to make an apoitment. I told her i had a bad experince and shes only a receptionist and can't make a good Doctorly decision, and i wanted to speak to the vet before i make an appointment and spend money and walk out of there just as dissapointed as last time Soooo, thus the question How do you pick a good vet????? |
The best way I know is though referals Ask ASK ASK any one with a dog. They will be truthful and be able to tell you lots. |
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I probably go about things a little backwards, but here goes..... When I was looking for a new vet I called several practices and mentally evaluated the way I was treated by the person who answered the phone. If I didn't get good vibes from the first person I talk to, then I movef on to another vet practice. The sad truth is you have to go through the front office to get to the Doctor in the back :) If the person was polite, friendly and helpful, then I made an appointment to see the VET WITHOUT my dog. I did a "sit down" intereview at two different vets before I chose Dr. Amy. Some things that were important to me were: 1) Do you presonally have a Yorkie or a small dog 2) What percentage (estimate) are your clients Yorkies 3) What is your emergency after hours protocol and so on and so on I would ask anything that was important to ME no matter how trivial it might seem. If the prospective vet is patient and interested in my concerns, then I would make another appointment for a "well puppy check-up" to see how he treats my baby. I don't want to wait until I have a sick furkid to find a vet "family" that I feel comfortable with. |
VERY WELL PUT... I totally agree, but unfortunately some smaller towns, like mine, doesn't have alot of choices...and I really don't want to drive an hour or more in an emergency, although I would if my yorkie needed special treatment that isn't available in town. Just because he's worth it!!! |
I have to agree with the other YT'ers suggestions. Ask, ask, ask! Start with other dog owners, then start interviewing the vets. Ask them questions. Since we now have our little yorkie, Pixie, we are going to be changing vets. We have used a friend that my husband has known since college. And while he has established an excellent clinic and clientel, he doesn't know the details of the yorkie breed. I saw a man with a yorkie in my neighborhood, and just asked who his vet was. He told me that his vet has LOTS of experience with yorkies in particular and this vet even breeds them. After an interview, we decided to "cheat" on our family friend! One thing that I have learned from having a vet for a friend is that they are just HUMAN! They don't know everything, they do make mistakes, and everything they may say is not law. If a vet gives you a diagnosis or suggestion that you don't feel right about, get another opinion! Because most of the time, that is what the vet is giving you-- his OPINION! Good luck in your search! |
Do you care to share who your bad experience was with? I love our vet but would feel silly if it's the same one. |
Oasis clinic.. on alma school and elliot. |
I went to the most expensive grooming salon, and the most expensive dog apparel shop and there you will meet people that only give the best to their dogs ....I asked different persons and the name of the same vet kept on coming back and that's how I chose Royce's Vet ando n many occasions when I meet ppl in my area and we start talking about our vets when I mention my vets name everyone says that he is just terrific :thumbup: |
Interview the vet and tour the clinic/hospital! Ask about his knowledge in Yorkie health, if they go to veterinary seminars, get contiuning education, and finally go with your gut feelings. While you are in the waiting room, talk to the other owners and see if they are happy with the doctor. See how the vet techs, and receptionist are. Are they "UP" and happy or do they seem to be in a "Grind". You may end up going to a few so be prepared. Make appointments for the interview. If they won't let you tour, that's a bad sign. During the tour see if they have a quartine room for contageous animals. |
We have had all positive experiences at Ocotillo Animal Clinic & Pet Resort on Arizona Ave & Ocotillo. We see Dr. Brazeal and she is very loving to my puppy and so far has had all the answers to our questions, even when I have researched stuff before hand. There are probably 4 vets there but we always see her. 480-899-8181 if you are interested - hope that helps. |
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