A new Vet in Town

Recently, a new vet opened her clinic in my area. It’s a beautiful, likely multi-million dollar facility, by the looks of it. When I called to inquire about an open house I was told “some time in May.” There would be no “get-acquainted hours” at any time – most people just get an appointment when they have a problem. Upon further questioning, I find the regular office call charge was $59 – way more than I’m used to from other vets in the area. Nor did they have any printed material that outlined their philosophy re: food, vaccines, etc. A web site was “in the works.”

So, one of my dogs needs to have thyroid panel done for OFA – the person on the phone did not know what that was, or what OFA was. I asked her whether she knew about OFA hip x-rays – oh, sure, x-rays…. I once again asked about a thyroid panel, and that it would have to be sent to OFA-approved labs. Well, they do their own lab work in-house. Thyroid panels came at four different levels, from $85 to $285! She didn’t know what the difference was – “the computer didn’t say.” At which point I mentioned that she should know those things and hung up.

So, guess what?! That’s one vet I’m highly unlikely to try to establish a relationship with. I’ve also heard from others who had known her at her previous employment that she’s skittish and afraid of some of her animal clients…. I have large (and very friendly) dogs….

No, I’ll stick with my regular vets….