In my opinion there are only a few terrible vets, tons of mediocre vets, and a handful of really really good vets. When I got my bunny, I researched vets and found an excellent one who treated rabbits. That way if anything went wrong, I wouldn't have to do vet research in an emergency. I am constantly talking to my friends about their vets to try to keep up and make sure I'm going to the best vet who I feel most comfortable with in town. I've been to several mediocre vets, but the one I have now I truly trust and am completely happy with. You just really have to do your vet hunting before tragedies happen so your animal can get the best care possible.