Picking A Veterinarian

Our pets have become an important part of our families.  As with any member of our family we want to provide the best medical care we can.  That is why picking a veterinarian in Norwalk, CT is important.  Not only do you want a veterinarian with great skills, you want one that works well with your pet’s personality.  Just like doctors for humans, finding the right fit is important.

If you own pets you likely have friends and family members that own pets as well.  Speaking with them may be the first place to begin looking for a veterinarian in Norwalk, CT.  Good or bad your friends and family will be willing to share their experiences.  You may find that the same name keeps popping up as well.  However, if you are not satisfied with those recommendations you may want to find an online website that rates different services in your area.  There are some that are national, but are set up by locations, or there may be a local group that does the same thing.  These types of lists have customers rate the services and post comments. 

Once you have narrowed down your choices to a few veterinarians, pick up the phone and make some calls.  How you are treated by the office staff with your initial call may give you an idea of the overall tone of the clinic.  You want to take your pet somewhere that loves animals as much as you do.  You don’t want your pet going somewhere that taking care of your pet is just a business.  If you feel comfortable with the clinic see if you can make an appointment to visit with the veterinarian that would be seeing your pet.  Once you meet the veterinarian you will have a better feel for both the clinic and vet.  You want to look at how clean the clinic is and how many animals they have in the general waiting area at a time.  This can be a stressful time for a lot of pets.

You will also want to ask the veterinarian about what services they provide, if they have emergency care or have another emergency clinic they work with.  Do you need a vet that has hours outside of the regular office hours?  And as much as you don’t want to put a price on your pet’s health, price may have a bearing on the veterinarian you choose.  We all want the best for our pets.  Taking the time to do a little research will help you find the best veterinarian in Norwalk, CT.