[nagdu] Checking out a new vet

[S L Johnson]

Hi Tracy:

I have done the same thing.  I just started taking Eva to a new vet that is 
only a mile from my house rather than the one ten miles away and very 
expensive cab fares.  So far I've had two visits with the new vet and am 
very pleased.  My old vet has a very large practice with two office 
locations, several doctors and he had gotten very expensive.  The new vet is 
two woman vets, and two technicians and one receptionist.  It feels much 
more personal.  My old vet's office was so busy that they tended to rush the 
appointments.  The new vet takes her time and it is much moor relaxed for 
both me and my dog.  Do you feel the care the new vet gave your dog is as 
good as your old vet?  If so, then changing might be a good idea.  You could 
always try the new vet for a while and see how it goes.  If you are 
satisfied, then you can inform the old vet of your decision to use the vet 
closer to your home.  That is what I am doing.  I have written a letter to 
my old vet thanking them for giving my guide dogs such excellent care.   I 
explained that due to transportation issues, I had decided to use the new 
vet closer to my home.  I also felt the closer vet would be better in an 
emergency.  Hopefully they will understand.  Good luck making your decision.

Sandra and Eva
-----Original Message----- 
From: Tracy Carcione via nagdu
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 11:11 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: [nagdu] Checking out a new vet

There's a new vet in my town.  It's much closer than the vet I've been
using.  My old vet is OK, but it takes about 20 minutes, and $30, to get
there, and the same back.  The new vet is only about 10 minutes or less,
and less taxi fare.
I've been to the new vet once.  It was OK, except for Krokus's antics, and
an uncommunicative vet tech.  The vet seemed to know what she was doing,
and treated Krokus kindly. She was a bit gruff, but explained what I
wanted to know.
I'm trying to decide if I should switch vets.  I'm not sure what objective
measures I can use to help me decide.  I've looked at their website,
looking for accreditation info, but it's pretty sparse.  But they are a
vet, not a web design outfit. And, since they're new, I don't know anyone
who uses them yet.  My friends in town like the vet I'm using now, more
than I do.  That vet is a much bigger operation.  Slick and professional,
but everything takes longer.
I want the best care for my boy, and I'm happy to pay for the best, too.
It's just how to decide what's best that confuses me.
Tracy



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