Re: Large Veterinary Practices
As an owner we used a small practice that was bought out by pet doctors a huge chain. From day one even though it was same vets we saw the ethos changed entirely. It culminated in a range of tests for allergies costing over £600 that when we found an independent he said meant absolutely nothing and what we had been recommended was actually killing our dog. Thankfully the independent kept him going for a few more years but he died at 8 years old due to the years of mistreatment. I would never go back to a big practice.Re: Large Veterinary Practices
I don't trust the large vet chains some of whom may have a 'profit motive' .Re: Large Veterinary Practices
I doubt mine will get vet of the year he has terrible reviews, but it's just his love of animals and southa frican gruffness that scares the pants off the owners. If you actually talk to him and listen to what he says without taking offence he's quite brilliant !Re: Large Veterinary Practices
Yes we have just left our Vets for another one, because he was so expensive and after Coco being treated with Digestive problems the bill came to £365.00 which half of the stuff was not needed and they even did a blood test on her without telling us first how much it was going to cost, just the blood test alone cost £150.00, they should have asked us first.Re: Large Veterinary Practices
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I've always been registered with an independent veterinary practice. After my last vet retired I joined another local practice which was a bit bigger, but still independent. In fact the owner of the practice I am now with was in partnership at one time with my vet who retired, so I had seen him before with my dogs. Never had much to do with the large chains, but I know they have quite a rapid turnover of vets/staff at our nearest Companion Care, (Pets At Home). I like to be actively involved with my animals' care and believe I get a better service with the independents.Re: Large Veterinary Practices
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I have changed from Holly's free pet insurance with the KC (which expires on 30.12.17), but have cover with another company already started.Re: Large Veterinary Practices
I think it may well be that your new insurance will not cover Holly for this episode of vet care Jazzi as she had it before you took this new cover out. I think it would be wise to stick with the KC insurance for a while by re-newing with them. You can pay it monthly and then you need not keep it on for a year and can cancel by just telling them and cancelling the direct debit. I say this because insurance companies usually have a waiting period before you can claim anyway and will not cover existing conditions. Have you checked that you can claim with the KC - if so stick with them would be my advice. Once Holly is clear of any vet involvement it will be easier to change insurance provider if you want to. Just to say as well, that the vet has nothing to do with which provider you choose.Thread Tools | |
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