Advice on choosing a vet

gemstars

I have 2 female cats who will need to be spayed in the next couple of months. I'm very worried, I just want my girls to be safe!

So, does anyone have any advice on choosing a practice? Would it be seen as too over-the-top to ask to visit first and get a feel for the place before I send my girls there?

Also, there's a vetsavers near me who specialise in neutering and microchipping. Would it be better to take my girls there as they must do more of these operations and therefore be more experienced? Or is it better to go to a regular vets who deal with everything and therefore have a wider knowledge?

Any advice appreciated.

chris_n_tj

I think the best way is word of mouth, ask around.
We are lucky our Vets is one in a million, we are very lucky to have him.
Chris n TJ

paulwf

Your best bet is to ask any friends you know that have pets and see who they use and if they have any horror stories to tell. Failing that call the local cat sanctuary if you have one...they will get every cat neutered and chipped (if they aren't already) before they leave the sanctuary so should know who to trust.

It's good to pop into a couple of vets and have a chat with them, in my experience a good receptionist is a sign of a good vet but that might not always be the case of course. I've had better experience with smaller practices where you tend to see the same vet and receptionist each time and they aren't trying to herd you in and out.

Waterfalls

def word of mouth.
i think a regular vets, they will be just as experienced as spaying is such a common operation to perform. Also if ever they do get ill and require treatment, it may help put your mind at rest if you have already been to them