My Crazy Vet -- GAH!!!

[kitten645]

What is "legal" and what happens in real life are two different things. He may not be able to fire her for how she uses her personal time, but I'll bet you anything that she was hired "at will" and the vet could fire her for any or NO reason. That's the way it is in the real world.
There are way to many other people out there at a variety of prices and expertice to help you out. Surely someone in the 9.7% unemployed legions would be a good fit
Claudia

[Cataholic]

I would not ask the vet tech outside the presence of the vet. And, I do see how it is a conflict of interest. Boarding care is consistent with what you would want the vet tech to do, take care of your cat whilest you are away.

My current vet does not prohibit his tech from doing this service. And, while my current vet does 'board', no one is there overnight. For that reason, I would never leave any of my pets there. I would insist they board only where someone is there overnight, or, for the majority of the night.

I would take my business elsewhere. And, if he so inquires, I would tell him why.

For the person that says their vet charges $75 a night, I have a tough time believing that.

[Pinot's Mom]

Just posting my two cents....

I, as well, would not ask the vet tech. There are always pet sitters available, all you have to do is interview for the right fit. That's what we just recently did, as we had to find a new one, and Vicky has been great. The charge, per visit, is $15 and I have her come in twice a day while we're gone. They keep a key on file, so they're available any time, and they'll do other services as well (water plants, take the trash up the drive, bring in the mail...). They even have a $10 service to come let you in your house if you lose your house key! They're bonded/insured, too.

You'll find the right one, don't worry, and it's a load off your mind when you do. Relying on friends and neighbors, to me, becomes a nuisance for the other people, as we do travel a bit, so I didn't want it to become an issue.

The vet is another story - I think he's just a jerk.

Good Luck in your search!