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Originally Posted by Kris L. Christine  Personally, I think the advice to check to see if there is a vet tech or someone who stays with surgical patients left over night in a clinic is excellent. A friend of mine had her scotty neutered and the vet insisted that it stay overnight. No staff was on-hand during the night and there was a violent thunderstorm (her dog, goes wild over loud sounds) and tore out all the stitches and was a mess the next day.
Some dog owners are unaware that there are veterinary clinics that perform surgery, keep animals overnight and have no 24 hour coverage. |
I agree 100% with this, and have argued with a vet's office over it before. Rommel and Ziris both had their ears cropped at the same place. It is a VERY nice vet clinic, and they are great vets, but... Both times, they wanted me to leave them overnight. Both times, I asked if someone was staffed overnight to look after dogs staying there, and both times I was told no. So.........both times, I told them that my dog would not be getting vet services there if they were required to stay overnight. I think they were a little shocked at my persistence (I am usually dealing with front desk people at this point, who only say verbatim what their polices are) and after talking with the vet, they were fine letting me pick them up at closing time.
I just figure....Why would I leave my dog there where NO ONE is watching them, when I could have them here and give them 24 hour care if they need it.
I also am not okay with "I am going to take your dog to the back" you can wait right here. If I can't go with them.....your not taking them. If your not okay with that.....I will find a new vet. Maybe I am just a B****, I don't know....but that is not cool with me. My vet now totally understands that. Half the time when I go there, I just call and let them know I am on my way and walk in through the back door. I LOVE my vet now, I am so sad to move away and have to find another one. I don't think she is replaceable.