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I adopted a cat from a county shelter a couple weeks ago and took it to the Vet for a general 'checkup' and vaccine that was due. It seems like most vets are really backed up with appointments and many dont even accept new patients. Then I found one near me and set up an appointment. I kind of was wondering why it was so easy given other vets are behind on scheduling. I found out when I took the cat in.
Its been years since I had an animal in the house but I dont recall the vet experience ever being this bad. I was the only patient there, which I thought kind of odd. The receptionist didnt even say, 'hello' and just looked up at me and said, 'Yes?'. I said I had a scheduled appointment then she looked at her book and said my name. I said yep, that's me. She then just said, 'Did you bring the paperwork'? I said yes then had a seat. That was the introduction to a new customer.
The vet was equally as indifferent. It was all matter-of-fact--"Put the crate up here", "Remove the cat", etc etc...No introduction, "Whats your cats name?" etc etc...When I took the cat out he started feeling around the stomach area and such and the cat kept trying to lay down. He then said, "lets try it this way" then scruffed the cat and yanked it in the air to examine its underside."
When he gave the vaciine, he kept looking at me and I was wondering why...he then said, "Would you mind restraining your cat while I administer the vacciine?"
This is no exaggeration. Thats how it went down. I also got a blox of flea medicine to apply and wasnt asked if I had any questions or anything. When I asked, how often do I apply , he didnt even say a word and just pointed to the back of the box that said, "Apply Monthly"
Its been years since I had an animal in the house but I dont recall the vet experience ever being this bad. I was the only patient there, which I thought kind of odd. The receptionist didnt even say, 'hello' and just looked up at me and said, 'Yes?'. I said I had a scheduled appointment then she looked at her book and said my name. I said yep, that's me. She then just said, 'Did you bring the paperwork'? I said yes then had a seat. That was the introduction to a new customer.
The vet was equally as indifferent. It was all matter-of-fact--"Put the crate up here", "Remove the cat", etc etc...No introduction, "Whats your cats name?" etc etc...When I took the cat out he started feeling around the stomach area and such and the cat kept trying to lay down. He then said, "lets try it this way" then scruffed the cat and yanked it in the air to examine its underside."
When he gave the vaciine, he kept looking at me and I was wondering why...he then said, "Would you mind restraining your cat while I administer the vacciine?"
This is no exaggeration. Thats how it went down. I also got a blox of flea medicine to apply and wasnt asked if I had any questions or anything. When I asked, how often do I apply , he didnt even say a word and just pointed to the back of the box that said, "Apply Monthly"