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Why Do Some People Become Vets if............

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper
............ it's obvious that they have little interest in the animals they are likely to be asked to treat- In this case a Rabbit

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ETA Not refering to MY Vet or my Rabbit
 
Jack's-Jane said:
............ it's obvious that they have little interest in the animals they are likely to be asked to treat- In this case a Rabbit

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ETA Not refering to MY Vet or my Rabbit
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I feel sure that there are career vets and then those who truly love the animals that they help. A young friend of mine who is now qualified had mentioned how so many of the students at the college weren't animal lovers. In fact some had pets (in some cases - test cases I guess) and then at the end of term the free ads were full of people trying to give them up! That's not an animal lover.

I think for some it's the technical specialism that they enjoy - surgery, orthopaedics etc. Bit like GP's, some are great technically and know a lot in general, but are rubbish with the patients and don't look outside the box for treatments.

I'm also very lucky to have some fantastic vets at our group practice, with a high percentage of them being very proficient at bunnies.
 
This is a convo I have had with a 'Vet' this morning.

Me: Hello, I am calling on behalf of Mrs ***** who is a client of yours and who's Rabbit is clearly very unwell today. He (the Rabbit) has what sounds like a mandibular abscess and he has stopped eating/passing faeces.

Vet: Well, it's a £120 call out charge today before treatment

Me: Yes, but as I say the Rabbit clearly needs treatment and his owner is aware of the likelihood of a call-out fee.

Vet: Is she insured

Me: No

Vet: Well, Rabbits with jaw abscesses seldom respond to antibiotics. Also giving Rabbits antibiotics can kill them as it disrupts their digestive system.....

Me: (Getting a tad angry now :evil:) Errrrrrmmmmm, well I do actually have several Rabbits myself and some have required treatment for abscesses. This involved surgery and subsequent antibiotics/analgesia. I am more than a little surprised at your statement to be honest. Anyway, Mrs **** is extremely distressed about her Pet and he needs to be seen.

Vet: If she brings him to the surgery for 4pm I can either lance the abscess or euthanise the Rabbit :shock:

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Needless to say I told Vet what I thought in words that the prat might just understand :censored:

The Rabbit is now being seen AND TREATED by a decent Vet.
 
I think it's mostly about lack of knowledge, which makes small animals automatically unpopular.

I think some vets, as well as not knowing much about them, aren't really fans of rabbits. I always got the impression my old vet, whilst being very good with bunnies, didn't really like them all that much. He always used to smile at my piggies and stroke them etc, but not so with the bunnies!
 
I know of one member of staff at a Veterinary practice who hates rabbits, I'm very glad to say we don't take our's there. I personally think if you hate rabbit's you shouldn't be doing that kind of job in the first place :(
 
i have a vet within walking distance. wouldn't use them if my pet was dying.. oh wait.. that happened once.. had a dog clearly in a LOT of distress, she'd unfortunately suffered with vestibular syndrome during the night, and we found her in the morning having been ill till she could be ill no more, in a massive puddle of urine, eyes flicking very fast from side to side and she couldn't stand up.. clearly needed to be PTS asap.. the vet within walking distance wouldn't come out for 4 hours!!!!! i found one 12 miles away that was here within 30 mins..
 
had that with one vet with linus, said it was hard to confirm myxi as he had no testicles, and refused to give me any treatments and just said he with either recover or not,

the second i found while i know shes fab with cats and dogs, wasnt 100% on rabbit but she did listen get her books out and do some research before letting me have meds

ironically these 2 are under the same practise just differant areas, and i always ring and ask about their knowledge on rabbits, i dont care how i come across i know my pet if i have a feeling something isnt right then i will jolly well say it ,

lucky my new vet, although i feel like im getting the rolled eyes or the oh lord another one :lol: he does like rabbits has one of his own and will admit and refere to another vet if he feels he cant do much,

It does help to have a vet who owns or at least like the animal
 
Sounds dreadful Jane. Glad the bunny isn't being seen by that vet!

Last time I phoned my vets for an appointment the receptionist mentioned that one of the vets is allergic to rabbits :shock: We always see the same vet, the most bunny savvy one, but I'm now paranoid in case we ever need an emergency appointment and it's only the bunny-allergic one available!
 
giantbunnymummy said:
Sounds dreadful Jane. Glad the bunny isn't being seen by that vet!

Last time I phoned my vets for an appointment the receptionist mentioned that one of the vets is allergic to rabbits :shock: We always see the same vet, the most bunny savvy one, but I'm now paranoid in case we ever need an emergency appointment and it's only the bunny-allergic one available!
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One of our vets is allergic but he will still rabbits as he is at a solo vet branch. He is good with them too. He just wears a mask whilst dealing with them - no problems.
 
It's very common for vets to instantly recommend PTS when a rabbit has an abscess :cry:

My Tramp was going to be PTS by the first vet he visited, but my own vet successfully removed his abscesses (2 of them, probably connected to the ear canals) and he has been abscess free for about a year.
 
The Duchess said:
One of our vets is allergic but he will still rabbits as he is at a solo vet branch. He is good with them too. He just wears a mask whilst dealing with them - no problems.
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Receptionist said that the allergic vet doesn't see rabbits, but hopefully in an emergency she would do.
 
I cant believe it. Actually...Yes I can.
I must say I have had Pie registered at 2 seperate vets and both have been fantastic (especially the nurses).

But a vet we had for one of the Arabs (horses), well.... I told him to be careful as the mare was very sensitive to body language and generally of a nervous disposotion. What did he do but go storming up to her, scared her silly, we couldnt get near her for DAYS after that and the vet refused to do anything with the horse as it was 'out of control and dangerous'. He also would only come out for it if it meant having her pts! :shock::evil:
Some vets are unbelievable!
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Makes me all the more appreciative of my Vet !!
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Me too!

I have met a lot of vets. I have met some that are clearly into making money (especially if it is their own surgery). I have met some that are so ignorant and think they know everything. They show a clear unwillingness to learn more about rabbits and either prescribe the magic Baytril for everything or offer to PTS. Like Helen mentioned, I have met extremely intelligent vets who are fascinated by the 'technical' aspects of being a vet - surgery etc etc.

Our vet is an absolute gem. I cannot praise her enough! She genuinely cares about animals and it shines through. She is always honest with us and I trust her 100%
 
giantbunnymummy said:
Receptionist said that the allergic vet doesn't see rabbits, but hopefully in an emergency she would do.
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One of our vets is allergic to rabbits too and doesn't see them for appointments. However when we had an emergency one weekend she was the only vet on and saw her with a mask on. Its a shame she is allergic as she is a really good vet
 
i thankfully have not come accross a vet that dont care for animals :shock: i guess thats why im still using the same practice i discovered in 2000 when i got George. i think i picked lucky :love::love::love:

even being taken over by a bigger vet chain every vet ive seen in the last two years has been really lovely with my buns, chippies and dog :D
 
The Duchess said:
One of our vets is allergic but he will still rabbits as he is at a solo vet branch. He is good with them too. He just wears a mask whilst dealing with them - no problems.
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I've seen an allergic vet who still treated a bun (whilst trying not to sneeze) Bless him, he was ever so good and even had a bunny himself :D
 
what a piece of work jane:shock::shock:

glad buns being cared for by decent vet now.

i once had an appointment with a vet id seen for ages..i was saying about the cost and glad i had insurance..he then said something along the lines of..its amazing how people get into debt even caring for their pets and having them regulalry vaccinated..when theres people in poor countries dying from lack of vaccinations.

i was stunned.....he never mentioned it again either.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
This is a convo I have had with a 'Vet' this morning.

Me: Hello, I am calling on behalf of Mrs ***** who is a client of yours and who's Rabbit is clearly very unwell today. He (the Rabbit) has what sounds like a mandibular abscess and he has stopped eating/passing faeces.

Vet: Well, it's a £120 call out charge today before treatment

Me: Yes, but as I say the Rabbit clearly needs treatment and his owner is aware of the likelihood of a call-out fee.

Vet: Is she insured

Me: No

Vet: Well, Rabbits with jaw abscesses seldom respond to antibiotics. Also giving Rabbits antibiotics can kill them as it disrupts their digestive system.....

Me: (Getting a tad angry now :evil:) Errrrrrmmmmm, well I do actually have several Rabbits myself and some have required treatment for abscesses. This involved surgery and subsequent antibiotics/analgesia. I am more than a little surprised at your statement to be honest. Anyway, Mrs **** is extremely distressed about her Pet and he needs to be seen.

Vet: If she brings him to the surgery for 4pm I can either lance the abscess or euthanise the Rabbit :shock:

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Needless to say I told Vet what I thought in words that the prat might just understand :censored:

The Rabbit is now being seen AND TREATED by a decent Vet.
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I have had a couple of vets try to talk me out of an emergency appointment for the rats :roll: Its like FFS if its that much of an inconvenience to get out of bed at night don't train in a job where you are likely to be on call at some point :?
 
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