Probably about 35 years. Rick told our vet one night that they should name a room in their office after The RugCats because we've certainly spent enough money there!
We've been seeing our vet since 1974. He's moved a couple of times but we've followed him. He has an amazing amount of "practical" knowledge as well superb training. He still keeps up with the latest information, and he has immediate access to Texas A&M. He's only working two or three days a week now and we're afraid he's going to retire completely because he's 70.