Time for a new vet?

[Sher.Fla]

This present vet that I have is right around the corner from me, unfortunately. That is how I picked her in the first place. The new one is not that far, though... maybe 2 miles?
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I looked this vet up on the internet and found a few reviews that mentioned the uncleanliness...
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review 1:

First of all, the front desk girl is very rude and obnoxious.. The main waiting room is dirty, the ceilings are cracked, and the a/c vents are very dirty. There is a HORRIBLE ODOUR in all the rooms of the practice, and ALL the a/c vents and intakes need a good cleaning.

The vet herself does not have much of a personality, and she does not 'inform' you. You have to really DIG to get answers from her.

Not very impressed at all. I would only use her if I couldn't get anyone else.
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one more review:
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'm sorry, Dr. ____, She has a very snobby attitude and treats the animals very badly such as snatching them up and pulling there ears and such (my dogs are like my kids and I was not happy at all with how she handled them). She also did not like it, when I would ask any questions about what she was saying. Plus the clinic could use a good cleaning and bleaching, I understand that its gonna smell, but it is pretty stinky in there. And don't ever be in a hurry when you call there office, your going to be on hold for a while.
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I am glad I am not the only one to notice the lack of cleanliness. I can't believe it has taken me 3 yrs. to REALLY notice it and realize that is not the way it should look...

another review complained about her Havanese dog being neutered in there and coming home loaded with fleas. I think she has seen the last of Lily and me.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'd be out of there like a shot! It's not hard to change vets unless the one you're leaving is a good one! Two miles to the new one is no distance at all. Have you visited to check the place out first?

[Karen]

I would not only find a new vet, but report that one to the Board of Health.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I also used to pick my vets according to location but sometimes it's worth driving a bit to get a really good vet. My current vet is about 20-25 minutes away from me depending on traffic but I don't mind because it's a wonderful hospital. The previous ones were only about 5-10 minutes away. It also helps if you can get good referrals from friends or neighbors. Then you already know what to expect. Good luck.

[pomtzu]

Leave that place and don't look back. I'm surprised that she has any patients at all, with those nasty reviews!!!

You wouldn't go to a doctor for yourself if the practice was such a dirty and unfriendly place - would you?? The same should go for your pets. They deserve better!

[Queen of Poop]

Leave that place and don't look back. I'm surprised that she has any patients at all, with those nasty reviews!!!

You wouldn't go to a doctor for yourself if the practice was such a dirty and unfriendly place - would you?? The same should go for your pets. They deserve better!

I couldn't agree more!

[K9karen]

Agreed. Get out of there fast. I, the hooman, changed docs a lot until I found my perfect match. I'd do the same for my pets. My vet service cleans the room after each pet visit. I've seen it. OK, they're a tad expensive, but I love them. If any of my vets pulled my dog's ears, they'd be sitting on the floor flat on their butt. Great that you got the medical records! Smart thinking!

[MonicanHonda]

I would change... it's quite easy... not as hard as one would think. New vets love to hear about your animals and they get in the groove real fast. I also notice that new vets give different inputs on your dogs... so they can help you find a problem that your other vet may have dismissed if you are having a problem. (Like my new vet found out Honda had bone cancer when the other vet just dismissed it)

[snakemama]

Just switch. You don't owe them an explanation. I've switched several times and I'm always glad when I do.