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Choosing
the Vet that's Right for You and your Pet
Choosing
a vet for you and your little fur-babies can prove to be a difficult and confusing
task. What criteria should you use to base this decision on? Unfortunately, there
is no one right answer. First, determine what vet services are necessary to accommodate
your lifestyle and pet and which services are purely personal preferences. Also,
get some recommendations from friends and family. Another good source of information
is an animal rescue or humane society. They often work closely with the vets in
their area and may have a good idea who would be a good fit for you. Of course,
nothing beats actually taking the time to visit the vet office.
Vet
offices are changing. Rarely do you find the single practice vet working with
a small staff. Because of recent advancements in technology, more vets are choosing
to work in a large group practice. Although you won't get the personal attention
and long-term relationship you would get at a small facility, group practices
do have some advantages. These large groups can usually afford more state-of-the-art
diagnostic and treatment equipment and offer particular specializations. They
also may rotate being on-call or even provide 24-hour staffing. And with more
vets in the practice, getting a quick appointment may be easier - although it
may not be with a vet you know.
Convenience
is a necessary concern. The facility needs to be close to your home and place
of work. Beyond the physical location, they also need to be available when you
have the time to take your pet to an appointment. If you work a regular full-time
day job, a vet office that is open extended hours, offers weekend hours, or in
the very least, early drop-off would be of the utmost importance.
And
don't forget payment convenience. When and how do they expect to be paid? Many
only accept payment in full at the time services are rendered by cash or check
only. If you have pet insurance, like to use credit cards, or need an installment
plan, be sure to ask ahead of time.
Are
you also looking for other non-medical services? While some offices only offer
the traditional vet medical services, others have branched out to include such
things as boarding, grooming, behavior training, and retailing of pet products.
If
an emergency were to occur at night, on a weekend, or a holiday, would you expect
your vet's office to be open? Most vet offices are not only closed during off-hours,
but there is no staff on the premises. Although rare, some do have someone physically
in the building round the clock, others will refer you to a local emergency clinic,
and some will have a vet on-call (although not on-site). And if they do have to
keep your pet for an extended period, will you be allowed to visit frequently?
Some
other things to look for when checking out a vet office: Is the staff friendly
and knowledgeable? Do they treat your pet with care and respect? Is the office
clean and pleasant smelling? Are you able to speak with the veterinarian treating
your pet, or are your inquiries brushed off by the front desk attendants and techs?
How difficult is it to get an appointment? Is the cost for services competitive
with other places?
Finally,
use your intuition when you make a decision and keep in mind that no decision
is final. There are plenty of vets out there, and if your first choice doesn't
produce the results you were looking for, you can always move on to another vet
that will welcome you and your beloved pet!
Cutest
Pet Contest Finalists Announced
BringYourPet.com
has announced the final 8 contestants for the Cutest Pet Contest. Simply register
and vote for your favorite pet! Voting will continue until May 31, 2007. The winner
will be announced in the following newsletter.
Click
here
to vote or visit: http://www.bringyourpet.com/contest/register.php
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