Tips for Finding the Perfect Veterinarian

If you have recently moved, or perhaps your old vet retired, you may be in search of a new one. Whatever the case may be, it can be frustrating trying to find a new vet. After all, you want to be sure it is someone you can trust, with reasonable rates, and a helpful staff. Below, you will find some helpful tips for finding the perfect vet. Finding a new vet does not need to be scary, you just need to know these few tips!

Tips for Finding the Perfect Veterinarian

1. Call your local animal shelter.
Animal shelters utilize vets often, so call your local shelter and see if they have one they can recommend. They may be able to give you a few names, and the vet may even compensate the shelter for referring you to him which is nice!

2. Ask other pet parents.
Ask your other friends who have pets to see who they recommend. These are also the people who are most likely to give you honest feedback about quality of service and prices. Talk to your friends and begin forming a list of potential vets. Many practices have multiple Veterinarians so make sure that you find out specifically which vet to book your appointment with. Sometimes it doesn’t matter and everyone is equally as wonderful but oftentimes there is a vet that shines above the others for your friend and their dogs.

3. Check out Angie’s List
Angie’s List at www.angieslist.com gives honest reviews on vets and includes lots of helpful information. Check it out to see if you can find a vet in your area that is recommended and gets quality and consistent reviews.

4. Ask your Boarding Facility
They always have a vet they work most closely with. Not only will you get a good recommendation but you will have the peace of mind that when you do go away you know that if something happens the vet they will be seen by is also their regular vet. Boarding facilities that want your business will not send you to a poor quality vet because they know the wrong recommendation will also have your patronage of their facility disappear.

5. Do a walk through.
Once you think you have found the perfect vet, do an office walk through. See how you feel about the environment, staff, and doctor. Simply pop in during business hours, tell them you are a potential client, and ask if you can just check the place out. Chances are they will be happy to help you.

6. Give it a trial run.
You are never obligated to stay with a vet. Do a trial run and if it is a good fit, stay. If it is not, leave! Don’t quit looking until you have found the perfect fit.

Finding the Perfect Veterinarian can be as nerve wracking as finding the perfect doctor for your newborn baby but it doesn’t have to be if you take a step back and follow these 6 tips.