Disappointing service with the vet

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55Chevy

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bresamil said:
I have used the same veterinary service always. It was used by my mom for her animals and everything was great so I also used them for all of mine.

The pup is not feeling well so I called to make an appointment. They could not give me one until next Tuesday. I asked if I should just do a walk in. She said they don't do those anymore.

I go home - pup is still not well. I call back - I've been a customer for 22 years with my own animals, never owed them money, always pay in cash, loyal client here. She checks and says I haven't been in for some time so they won't squeeze me in. I say the animals have been healthy so no need to come in until now. She says they won't see the dog. Given its not a matter of life or death but I prefer to catch these things early on, before it becomes a problem.

I say "So you're telling me to give my money to another veterinarian?" She says (in a very perky tone) "Yep". I say "I'll let your doctor's know you said that". She says "Okay".

I called a different vet and I'm leaving in a half hour to take the dog to her appointment.

I'm writing a letter to my regular vet, informing them of their receptionists desire to get rid of longtime customers.
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I just read through this thread and it is making me sick. Let me give you another perspective on this. You know what buisiness owners(like veterinarians) hate? People like you who have had '22 years of service, never had a problem, great pet care' blahblahblah, and then the first damn time they don't get their way, they quit that vet and go on a public forum and bash them. Did it occur to you that maybe they were full, dealing with 50 other people JUST LIKE YOU with pets JUST LIKE YOURS?? If they have been so good that you stayed for 22 years, then why not be an adult and resolve it with the doctor, not the snotty receptionist? If she was really nasty, since I am sure you were not an angel on the phone. And for all you other whining fools, instead of trying to get the vets to write you prescriptions to order stuff, and refusing to get vaccines cause they 'are just the vets ripping us off', here is another little piece of advice- If you can't afford to give your pet great care, DON'T GET SO DAMN MANY!
And furthermore, don't wait until the last damn minute to call the vet, then get all pissed off when they won't drop everyone else to 'fit you in'. Somebody said the puppy was coughing up blood. Well, did that go on for days or was is brand new? No vet hospital is perfect, just like there is no perfect pet owner or client. Stop your #####ing and take some responsibility. If it is not an emergency, they don't HAVE to fit you in, and interupt the schedule they have worked out, and make everyone else who had a legit. appointment have to wait.
And you can keep your stupid red karma, I turned the damn thing off!
 
mv_princess

mv_princess

mv = margaritaville
55Chevy said:
I just read through this thread and it is making me sick. Let me give you another perspective on this. You know what buisiness owners(like veterinarians) hate? People like you who have had '22 years of service, never had a problem, great pet care' blahblahblah, and then the first damn time they don't get their way, they quit that vet and go on a public forum and bash them. Did it occur to you that maybe they were full, dealing with 50 other people JUST LIKE YOU with pets JUST LIKE YOURS?? If they have been so good that you stayed for 22 years, then why not be an adult and resolve it with the doctor, not the snotty receptionist? If she was really nasty, since I am sure you were not an angel on the phone. And for all you other whining fools, instead of trying to get the vets to write you prescriptions to order stuff, and refusing to get vaccines cause they 'are just the vets ripping us off', here is another little piece of advice- If you can't afford to give your pet great care, DON'T GET SO DAMN MANY!
And furthermore, don't wait until the last damn minute to call the vet, then get all pissed off when they won't drop everyone else to 'fit you in'. Somebody said the puppy was coughing up blood. Well, did that go on for days or was is brand new? No vet hospital is perfect, just like there is no perfect pet owner or client. Stop your #####ing and take some responsibility. If it is not an emergency, they don't HAVE to fit you in, and interupt the schedule they have worked out, and make everyone else who had a legit. appointment have to wait.
And you can keep your stupid red karma, I turned the damn thing off!
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You must have been the young person on the phone.
 
mAlice

mAlice

professional daydreamer
55Chevy said:
I just read through this thread and it is making me sick. Let me give you another perspective on this. You know what buisiness owners(like veterinarians) hate? People like you who have had '22 years of service, never had a problem, great pet care' blahblahblah, and then the first damn time they don't get their way, they quit that vet and go on a public forum and bash them. Did it occur to you that maybe they were full, dealing with 50 other people JUST LIKE YOU with pets JUST LIKE YOURS?? If they have been so good that you stayed for 22 years, then why not be an adult and resolve it with the doctor, not the snotty receptionist? If she was really nasty, since I am sure you were not an angel on the phone. And for all you other whining fools, instead of trying to get the vets to write you prescriptions to order stuff, and refusing to get vaccines cause they 'are just the vets ripping us off', here is another little piece of advice- If you can't afford to give your pet great care, DON'T GET SO DAMN MANY!
And furthermore, don't wait until the last damn minute to call the vet, then get all pissed off when they won't drop everyone else to 'fit you in'. Somebody said the puppy was coughing up blood. Well, did that go on for days or was is brand new? No vet hospital is perfect, just like there is no perfect pet owner or client. Stop your #####ing and take some responsibility. If it is not an emergency, they don't HAVE to fit you in, and interupt the schedule they have worked out, and make everyone else who had a legit. appointment have to wait.
And you can keep your stupid red karma, I turned the damn thing off!
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You're that snotty receptionist, aren't you?
 
camily

camily

Peace
riderup said:
I used to work for this vet years ago when he was in Waldorf.. FANTASTIC doctor! :howdy:
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Yes he is. Very personable and takes time to explain EVERYTHING to you. Knows all his clients by name. Does not over vaccinate for the $$$. Many times he even waives charges for long time clients. There was a write up in the paper about he and a couple other mobile vets recently.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
55Chevy said:
refusing to get vaccines cause they 'are just the vets ripping us off', here is another little piece of advice- If you can't afford to give your pet great care, DON'T GET SO DAMN MANY!
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idiot :rolleyes:
 
PrepH4U

PrepH4U

New Member
55Chevy said:
I just read through this thread and it is making me sick. Let me give you another perspective on this. You know what buisiness owners(like veterinarians) hate? People like you who have had '22 years of service, never had a problem, great pet care' blahblahblah, and then the first damn time they don't get their way, they quit that vet and go on a public forum and bash them. Did it occur to you that maybe they were full, dealing with 50 other people JUST LIKE YOU with pets JUST LIKE YOURS?? Most vets have 50 sick or dying animals on any given day?? When do they fit in the well pet checks and vaccinations??
If they have been so good that you stayed for 22 years
, then why not be an adult and resolve it with the doctor, not the snotty receptionist? If she was really nasty, since I am sure you were not an angel on the phone. And for all you other whining fools, instead of trying to get the vets to write you prescriptions to order stuff, and refusing to get vaccines cause they 'are just the vets ripping us off', learn your profession and the new standards miss sunshine!
here is another little piece of advice- If you can't afford to give your pet great care, DON'T GET SO DAMN MANY!
And furthermore, don't wait until the last damn minute to call the vet, then get all pissed off when they won't drop everyone else to 'fit you in'. Somebody said the puppy was coughing up blood. Well, did that go on for days or was is brand new? No vet hospital is perfect, just like there is no perfect pet owner or client. Stop your #####ing and take some responsibility. If it is not an emergency, they don't HAVE to fit you in, and interupt the schedule they have worked out A dog or cat dying is not an emergency???, and make everyone else who had a legit. appointment again a sick dog or cat appointment is not legit???? have to wait.
And you can keep your stupid red karma, I turned the damn thing off!
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Now go on with you so you have time to play receptionist again.
 
B

bresamil

wandering aimlessly
55Chevy said:
I just read through this thread and it is making me sick. Let me give you another perspective on this. You know what buisiness owners(like veterinarians) hate? People like you who have had '22 years of service, never had a problem, great pet care' blahblahblah, and then the first damn time they don't get their way, they quit that vet and go on a public forum and bash them. Did it occur to you that maybe they were full, dealing with 50 other people JUST LIKE YOU with pets JUST LIKE YOURS??
Actually it did occur to me that they were full, that's why I asked if I would have to come in as a walk in and she said they did not do walk ins anymore - that was the first phone call - the attitude came with the second phone call.

If they have been so good that you stayed for 22 years, then why not be an adult and resolve it with the doctor, not the snotty receptionist?
She would not put me through to the doctor. I have written him a letter and also said in this thread that I don't blame the vets, I blame the receptionists.


If she was really nasty, since I am sure you were not an angel on the phone.
I never raised my voice or used profanity. I said what I typed.

And for all you other whining fools, instead of trying to get the vets to write you prescriptions to order stuff, and refusing to get vaccines cause they 'are just the vets ripping us off', here is another little piece of advice- If you can't afford to give your pet great care, DON'T GET SO DAMN MANY!
Are you qualified to determine what is great pet care? Could you list your degrees and experience?

And furthermore, don't wait until the last damn minute to call the vet, then get all pissed off when they won't drop everyone else to 'fit you in'. Somebody said the puppy was coughing up blood. Well, did that go on for days or was is brand new?
It was not my dog coughing blood. That was someone else's story. And I wasn't waiting until the last minute, I was attempting to nip it in the bud before it became an emergency and was more than will to accept a regular appointment. The least they could have done was put me on call for a cancellation - that was not offered.

No vet hospital is perfect, just like there is no perfect pet owner or client. Stop your #####ing and take some responsibility. If it is not an emergency, they don't HAVE to fit you in, and interupt the schedule they have worked out, and make everyone else who had a legit. appointment have to wait.
Are you a young female whose name begins with an S? Or are you related to her? Sounds like you didn't read thoroughly and are overreacting and concerned that she'll lose her job.

And you can keep your stupid red karma, I turned the damn thing off!
I haven't felt the need to give red karma since a certain AZZ left the boards. :coffee:
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Please see above.
 
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55Chevy

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Daaamn, guess I hit a nerve with you lonely, no-man having losers. Funny thing is nobody gives a crap about your whining, and you know it.
 
mv_princess

mv_princess

mv = margaritaville
55Chevy said:
Daaamn, guess I hit a nerve with you lonely, no-man having losers. Funny thing is nobody gives a crap about your whining, and you know it.
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You shouldn't talk about yourself.

And no one cares about YOUR whining.
 
PrepH4U

PrepH4U

New Member
55Chevy said:
Daaamn, guess I hit a nerve with you lonely, no-man having losers. Funny thing is nobody gives a crap about your whining, and you know it.
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If you would like to have a conversation with us, please make an appointment.
 
Cowgirl

Cowgirl

Well-Known Member
55Chevy said:
Daaamn, guess I hit a nerve with you lonely, no-man having losers. Funny thing is nobody gives a crap about your whining, and you know it.
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So, if you went to your doctor and got really bad service, you wouldn't warn any of your friends about it? :rolleyes:
 
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