i got problems with one of my dogs

[Meerkat]

and after a lot of discussion tonight we have made a decision of what we want to do (get some blood tests done etc)

Our vet has retired and OH is not happy with them so i am going to have to look for a new vet - so my question is how do you assess a new vet or do you go by word of mouth to find a vet ???

Please any help info is greatfully received - as we have always been to the local vet

[Helen]

word of mouth and going to talk to them - we found a new Vet's for Jarv by personal recommendation, and I then rang them and they encouraged us to come in to meet them, and chat with the main vet. Helps that he does believe in Homeopathy as well and has a really well known Homeopathic Vet come in one day a week (and they don't mind raw feeding!)

It's a small surgery and it's privately owned and I know if Jarv needs care he will be looked after by a very small dedicated team and that's also a big plus to me.

Nothing you can share with us Cazza - you ok?

[mrsk]

You could always come down to me for a visit and try out my vets while here. Hope it's nothing too serious Mrs, I expect a full report over coffee next week!

[jean]

id say word of mouth. and sometimes in a practice there may be one particular vet you click with.. good luck!

[Meerkat]

Nothing you can share with us Cazza - you ok?


ooo it's nothing just need blood tests done as the injections are over due and want blood tests done

But need them done asap so they can go in the kennels

[Penelope]

Had me worried there Cazza!!!

We have been lucky as the vet we go to is the same one I went to about 20 years ago - unfortunately they have lots of trainees cos they are a training practice, but you can ask to see the main man.
I made friends with the practice nurse and always ask her to make sure I get the best vet on each time we go and if I don't like them, I tell her to make sure we don't see them again!! (Only happened once so far!)
Good luck - ask around and find someone you trust!
xx

[Pink Gundog]

Yes id say word of mouth sweetie, I take it there is not a decent replacement :006: My vets in Glenfarg are fantastic but it will be too far away for you :075: