What Should Pet Owners Look For In Their Veterinary Professional

1. What Should Pet Owners Look For In Their Veterinary Professional? As much as we have expectations of our doctors and specialists, pet owners should be looking for certain qualities in the veterinarians and animal clinics they entrust their pets’ care with. This applies whether you live in or near Greeley, Colorado, Boulder or elsewhere. If you do not feel comfortable with the service and treatment at a certain animal clinic or the veterinarian, then you may want to change. There are some really important issues to consider when one chooses the veterinarian that will take care of the health of your pets. It goes beyond the basic issues such as the veterinarians and their support staff having studied and qualified in their field. It is true that first impressions often last. Therefore the more professional the clinic and the veterinarians, the greater the likelihood that one would feel comfortable and stay with them in the future. So, look for a clinic that presents well and offers clean surrounds and where the staff are friendly and attentive. You want to know they are really interested in you and your pet, and that you are not just another number for them. Veterinarian services that show passion for what they do, are more likely to instill confidence in owners; pets can feel this too. Make sure the clinic you take your pets to for both scheduled visits and emergencies, makes use of the latest, most advanced and modern technology when they examine the pet, when they treat them and when they see them for follow-ups (when called for). This is also where experience counts: the clinic whose veterinarians and nurses, and other support staff, offer experience in their field may be better equipped to examine, diagnose and treat conditions. They may also be better able to offer surgeries and advice for after-care once the animal leaves the clinic. Make sure you trust the clinic enough to offer all of those services that could be reasonably expected of a good, professional veterinary service. This will include, among some, the following:  Are they known to offer thorough wellness exams and testing that may establish whether your pet is in great health – and not in danger of developing certain conditions in the future. For example, do they do a

2. thorough check-up that may include blood tests, urinalysis and parasite screening? Are they known to offer teeth cleaning and ear cropping services? Teeth cleaning, especially, is important as bad teeth can lead to various ailments and future problems for your pet. Does the veterinary service you visit, offer spaying and neutering to ensure unwanted pregnancies are avoided? Do they offer certain tests that may establish early on whether or not your dog may suffer from future dysplasia, such as the PennHip X-ray procedure? Do they offer OFA tests for dogs to evaluate hips? It is a known fact that many dogs are prone to hip problems – with early intervention, such as these tests, certain conditions may be stopped from developing. Does the veterinary service you are dealing with offer, for example, advanced orthopedic surgeries? Are they experienced enough to offer owners and pets a wide range of professional service and assistance? A professional clinic will make sure they are available for house calls, especially if they know the client and their pet(s) well. It is important, too, to know that you can call them up in emergency situations to help you and save your pet. Think of accidents such as the dog or cat being hit by a car, or hurting themselves unexpectedly. The unforeseen happens so quickly.       The above are some of the most important factors to consider when you are looking for a good veterinary service. Compassion, knowledge about their profession and experience in their field go a long way towards being the veterinarians of choice for pet owners. About Us At Powell Veterinary Service we offer all pet owners almost 30 years of dedicated, unrivalled service to ensure their pets remain healthy and happy. We offer great experience and are proud of the services we offer regarding all aspects of animal care. We perform surgeries, we spay and neuter, we offer boarding facilities and we provide puppies for different activities that appeal to our clients. At PVS we also offer a wellness service for pets to ensure any conditions are picked up early. We are Kersey, CO based and serve the surrounding areas. We are available by appointment, but also for emergency situations. Pets are our passion and we ensure that your animal receives excellent treatment from our practice. For more about us please visit https://powellvets.com/