How many vets ?

[Lorraine L]

No, not one of those stupid jokes !

I have used my vet practice for 14 years now and cannot remember how many different vets have come and gone.

In the early years, we seemed to have just a couple of familiar faces that we got to know. I think its so important for you and your horse to build a relationship with the vet but i was told today, that two more regular ones have moved on !

I have just sent a letter to the practice to thank them for sending me someone that i know to check on Luke while he is laminitic and to suggest that they ' clone' Andy for the future in case i need a familiar face.
Does your practice have a large turn over of vets or are you lucky enough to keep the same one ?

[Louise C]

I've been very lucky I think. My original vets have split up into 2 practises and both have expanded but I still aim to use both. One is cheaper call out so use him for jabs - and if I have an emergency I will call out the other vets - they are more horse specialist. Although Flynn actually likes the cheaper vet more! But the horse one has more equipment and facilities.

[janetgeorge]

I've had the same vet now for about 15 years - he was the Junior Partner in the practice when I started with them - he's now the senior partner! It's a mixed practice but he does mainly horse work (plus looking after the Safari Park for a bit of variety!) Fortunately he now has two good junior vets with an interest in horses - either of whom I trust for routine things or emergencies.

Hopefully by the time HE retires, I will have too!

[pebblesgirl]

We are really lucky (me and jowithben that is)-we have had the same vet for the three years that we have owned our neddies-hes really nice,doesnt laugh if you want to try something....erm....alternative eg barefoot. And he keeps his polo horses at the yard where we work too lol-and his little shettie!! ;D

[jennyb]

I tend to see the practice owner, used the same practice for a little over a year now. Changed from previous vets due to a huge hike in call out fees! I think the current practice hasn't had much change in staff over the year. I think due to my horse's history I really need him to see someone who knows him and his problems though, I'd be there all day explaining things to a new vet, lol!

[curly]

I'm very lucky that the local equine vet keeps her horses at the same livery yard as I do. She's willing to have a look every now and then if you have concerns without charging. Not bad!

[spanner]

...does it take to change a light bulb? -

...well somebody had to ....... didn't they?