There are a number of factors that I always look for and rules that Manifold heights vet clinic I adhere to when it comes to choosing a new vet for my cat Tabitha, I move around a lot for work and have lived in 10 different cities in the last 10 years so finding a new vet is one of the few things that a transient lifestyle has made me an expert in.
1: Find a vet before you need a vet: this may seem like a no brainer but it boggles me to discover how many pet owners end up scrabbling around to find a vet when the worst happens and their pet is sick or has had an accident. The last thing you want to be worrying about if something should happen is finding a vet that both you and your pet feel comfortable with, take the time now to find a great vet before you need one.
2: Get pet insurance: this is an absolute must, veterinary costs continue to increase and although like mobile phone insurance, pet insurance may seem overly expensive in comparison to something like home or car insurance it can literally be a lifesaver. Who would want to have to choose putting down their pet, for many a true member of the family because they cant afford the treatment. Read more
3: Use all your avenues of research: in this modern world we have more information at our fingertips than ever before - use it. Research vets in your area, use the internet read reviews but take them with a pinch of salt both good and bad - who knows who wrote those reviews. Call around vets and ask prices although again cheapest probably isn't the best, speak to your neighbours if they have pets, ask family and friends, take your pet for a checkup and talk to the staff, often choosing the right vet for you may just be a feeling rather than anything concrete.
4: Check if Vets are RCVS accredited: The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has differing levels of accreditation with strict measures needing to be adhered to to achieve accreditation, although no guarantee having an external body confirm that a Veterinary practice is of a high standard could just tip the balance in its favour.
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5: Match your pet to your Vet: ensure that your vets provides a wide range of services, procedures, diagnostic equipment and a skill set that matches your pet, if you have an exotic pet it may be better to chose a vet that has some specialism in exotic pets of your type.
6: Go with your pet and your gut: as I said before it may all just come down to a feeling, prices may be the same, qualifications may be the same, distance from your home may be the same but your probably going to get a great feeling about a vet or some of the members of staff at a specific practice. The way they treat you and look after you pet should feature highly on your tick list.
Part of being a responsible puppy owner is bringing your puppy to a veterinarian for regular check-ups. But don't just pick any vet for dogs out of the yellow pages or the internet. You must ensure that the pet doctor you choose is someone you can trust. After all, he will be in charge of your furry little puppy's medical needs.
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