Deciding on a vet isn't always as easy as it sounds. There are probably dozens of different animal hospitals within just a few miles of your home. But which one is right for you and your pet? The ASPCA offers these tips:
Here are some things to consider when selecting a vet:
- - Arrange for a first appointment without your cat to speak with a veterinarian and get an overall feel of the facilities.
- - During your appointment, look around and consider whether the space is clean, modern and well-organized.
- - Inquire about the number of vets on staff. In many practices, vets may share responsibility for patients and cover for each other during vacations or other absences.
- - Do you have good rapport with the vet? Effective communication is essential to any health care relationship.
- - Ask questions! Don’t be shy; most vets appreciate it when their clients take an interest in their pets’ care.
- - Arrange for a first appointment without your cat to speak with a veterinarian and get an overall feel of the facilities.
- - During your appointment, look around and consider whether the space is clean, modern and well-organized.
- - Inquire about the number of vets on staff. In many practices, vets may share responsibility for patients and cover for each other during vacations or other absences.
- - Do you have good rapport with the vet? Effective communication is essential to any health care relationship.
- - Ask questions! Don’t be shy; most vets appreciate it when their clients take an interest in their pets’ care.
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It's also important to remember to find a trusted 24-hour animal hospital in case of emergencies and remember to keep their phone number in a readily accessible spot, like the refrigerator. For Prince William County residents, we recommend Prince William Emergency Veterinary Clinic.
It's also important to remember to find a trusted 24-hour animal hospital in case of emergencies and remember to keep their phone number in a readily accessible spot, like the refrigerator. For Prince William County residents, we recommend Prince William Emergency Veterinary Clinic.