[nagdu] Checking out a new vet

[Tracy Carcione]

Thanks Sandy.  That's encouraging.  I like the old vet's tech better.  She
would ask all the basic questions and brief the vet before the vet came
in.  The new tech didn't say a word.  But that's not really important.
I think I will use the new vet for routine stuff, and the old one for
emergencies, as they have much longer hours, and emergencies hardly ever
happen 9 to 5.  I hope the emergencies will be few and far between.
Tracy

> 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
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> 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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