Veterinary Medicine Is Not Fast Food Service Angie Young, CVT Why patience and communication may be the

Windsor Pet Dental, Windsor VT - Angie Young, CVT

We have all had mornings where we’re running late, forgot our coffee or tea, and are in an absolute rush. When your pet needs to visit the veterinarian, please take the time and not rush. Medicine is not an exact science and animals can’t talk and tell humans what is bothering them. Veterinarians and their team need to be intuitive and objective to be able to help your pet.

It can be frustrating at times to not know exactly what is the root cause of your pet’s symptoms and you may want answers now. Veterinarians and their team have been through a lot of education, training, and experience to be there for you and your pet. Everything they do is for the well-being of you and your pet.

In an age where you can have instant gratification to use an app to order a latte or lunch and get it moments later, this doesn’t apply to veterinary medicine. As much as we want to provide speedy service, some things can’t be rushed. If your pet is having a surgical procedure, you wouldn’t want to rush the surgeon as surgery is a very detailed orientated skill that needs focus. You are paying for a professional just like you would pay for a lawyer or physician. When the veterinary team is working with your pet that is their primary focus.

Communication is key. As veterinary professionals, we do our best to keep pet owners informed of what is going on with their pets. It can be helpful

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to write down your concerns ahead of time just as we would write down a grocery list. That way, when you reach the veterinary office you haven’t forgotten the important questions you want to ask. Tell your veterinarian if you don’t understand something so he or she can better explain it. Make your expectations clear and let the veterinary team know if you do have time constraints. We can’t always guarantee we can get procedures done by a certain time; however, we can be mindful of your time concerns.

Veterinary professionals and their staff went into this profession as they have passion, care, and empathy for their patients. Veterinary medicine can be truly rewarding. Veterinarians and their support staff work long hours, but also find joy in helping their patients heal. Whether climbing in the recovery cage and holding a dog’s paw after surgery or snuggling with a cat so it doesn’t feel frightened, we entered this field to help animals. Providing good quality medicine for your pet will take time and isn’t something that can be rushed.