Choosing a veterinarian is not as simple as it may seem. Though there are many qualified, gentle, excellent vets out there, there are also many who are not all of those things. Even among the quality veterinarians, there are many who simply might not be a good fit for your and your pet. The process of choosing the right vet can be time consuming and difficult, but well worth the extra effort. We will look closely at it here.

One excellent resource for pet parents on the hunt for a new veterinarian is online veterinarian reviews. Much of the work has already been done by other pet owners who have posted their findings on online vet reviews sites. Read reviews carefully, and take them with a grain of salt. Not all of those who review veterinarians have the same preferences as you. Once you’ve read a few reviews of veterinarians and developed a shortlist of possibilities, move on to the more involved part of the process. (more…)