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Sep
7 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A VET
It is valuable to know your potential vet’s educational background, how long they’ve been in practice, and what their experience and expertise is. You will want to make sure that they have had significant experience with dogs and that they are familiar with your dog’s Schnauzer breed.
WHAT ARE THEIR CUSTOMER REVIEWS?
Check out Google Reviews online and customer reviews on social media. Personal recommendations and word of mouth from friends are both so helpful to finding a vet that will provide expert medical care with compassion.
ARE THEIR STAFF FRIENDLY?
Stop by and visit veterinarian offices to get a feel for the culture and atmosphere among the staff. Take note of how employees treat one another, their customers, and the furry patients under their care. Ask them for a tour. Do they take pride in their facility and keep it clean and attractive?
ARE THEIR PRICES COMPARABLE?
Shop around and evaluate standard pricing for office visits, shots administered, spaying/neutering, etc. Pricing can vary widely. Also, if you have pet insurance, check to make sure the vet accepts your pet insurance.
WHAT ARE THEIR HOURS AND WHAT EMERGENCY AFTER-HOURS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
Find out what regular business hours are as well as what services are available after hours. Unfortunately, emergencies can happen with our pets, and just like people emergencies, they rarely happen at convenient times. If the vet does not offer 24-hour care, find out the protocol for their emergency services care.
WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?
Of course, you will want to consider the location of vets you are considering and their distance from your home. Whether it’s routine office visits, concerns about a new issue that’s popped up, or emergency situations, it will give you peace of mind knowing that your vet is easily accessible.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A VET FOR YOUR FOREVER PET:
If you have more than one pet, do they offer multi-pet family discounts?
Do they offer puppy packages?
Do they offer other resources for pet owners like training or boarding recommendations?
We know that you want to provide your furry companion the best care possible. Choosing a vet that is compassionate and qualified to provide counsel and care is crucial to helping your Schnauzer thrive for years to come!