Linda L Ward wrote 04/20/2009 11:08 AM Finding a good vet in my area #236760 - 04/20/2009 11:08 AM
Linda L Ward Webboard User Reg: 03-06-2009 Posts: 65 Loc: Utah Offline	What do I look for in fiding a good vet? Can I ask some questions before I go in so I'l know if he's what we're looking for?
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Aaron Myracle wrote 04/20/2009 11:16 AM Re: Finding a good vet in my area [Re: Linda L Ward ] #236764 - 04/20/2009 11:16 AM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	What do you want from your Vet? Do you want a Vet simply to give annual check-ups and vaccinations? On that note, what are your beliefs about vaccinations? Is it important to you that the Vet share your attitudes, or are you willing to ignore what you consider to be "bad advice"? Do you desire to spay/neuter your animal, or would you prefer it left intact? Why or why not? Is the Vets attitude in this respect important to you? What sort of diet are you currently feeding? Do you feel adequately educated in regards to canine nutrition? Are you comfortable with your level of education, or do you feel you need a Vet who can assist you in learning? Are you a strong, independant pet owner who can resist urging from a Vet that you feel to be inappropriate for your animal(s)? Are you willing to travel well out of your way to have your animal treated by a holistic vet? Are you willing to travel out of your way for specialty care (Hip XRays, etc)? Is your dog a pet or working dog?
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Michael_Wise wrote 04/20/2009 11:29 AM Re: Finding a good vet in my area [Re: Linda L Ward ] #236772 - 04/20/2009 11:29 AM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	Quote: Linda L Ward Can I ask some questions before I go in so I'l know if he's what we're looking for? Common courtesy would be to pay for a sit down consult. Usually a negligible fee less than or equal to an office visit.
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Sarah Morris wrote 04/20/2009 11:54 AM Re: Finding a good vet in my area [Re: Michael_Wise ] #236782 - 04/20/2009 11:54 AM
Sarah Morris Webboard User Reg: 08-29-2006 Posts: 2324 Loc: Central Coast, California Offline	I would suggest, if you have it narrowed down to one or two vets after you ask your questions, to take your dog in for a simple wellness exam. Some vets (and techs) have very poor animal handling skills, which is stressful for both you and your dog. I can "agree to disagree" with my vet about a lot of things but if he/she is rough, overly-nervous, or dispassionate about their client I really don't want them handling my dog. True
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Aaron Myracle wrote 04/20/2009 11:55 AM Re: Finding a good vet in my area [Re: Michael_Wise ] #236784 - 04/20/2009 11:55 AM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	Websites are nice. I like the ones that have the "tour" of the clinic. You can weed out a ton of vets by looking at a picture of their reception area. 50%+ have bags of Science Diet on display. A pretty good indication of the vet's priorities.
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