Most of the animals today are not just pets, but the real members of the family. And when they get sick, the owners immediately go to the veterinary clinic to find out what happened to their "child." However, it is not uncommon for pet owners to leave the veterinary clinic disappointed. And the question of how to find a good doctor for animals is becoming very urgent.
Few people know, but earlier veterinarians were trained not to help poor domestic babies: cats, pigs, rats, dogs, etc., but to work with large animals, mainly agricultural ones. The principle of treating cattle differs in that it is aimed at economic feasibility. Therefore, he does not pay much attention to such procedures as the treatment of heart diseases, cancer tumors in animals.
This approach did not allow animal doctors to obtain the necessary knowledge on the treatment of aging individuals.
Now the situation has changed somewhat, and doctors began to teach how to help pets too. However, the number of qualified personnel is not yet that great. Naturally, it is easier to find a veterinarian with a European education in Moscow. Choosing a reliable doctor is worth a number of parameters.
What to look for when choosing a veterinarian
It is best if the doctor has in his asset a foreign language and a diploma confirming the completion of zoo courses abroad. This is due to the fact that veterinary medicine for pets is much better developed there than in Russia. In addition, the doctor must have continuous practice.
You can search the internet for a doctor based on reviews. As a rule, there are contacts of the most professional doctors on the network. In addition, the network may contain information about those from visits to whom it is worth refraining from.
At the reception, take a close look at the specialist who leads him. A good doctor will not try to cheat you on money by prescribing a huge number of tests. The same goes for prescribing expensive drugs and procedures for them.
A professional doctor will not be ashamed of the fact that he does not know something, will honestly tell you about it and offer to consult another specialist. In addition, a good specialist will give advice by phone if necessary and will not force you to drag a sick animal in serious condition to the clinic.
A caring professional will not hide knowledge from you, but, on the contrary, will willingly share it with you, so that you yourself can provide all possible help to your animal.
How to choose a veterinary clinic
If your situation is not critical and you can afford to choose, take a close look not only at the doctor, but also at the veterinary clinic where you are going to treat the animal.
A good veterinary clinic must have the very minimum:
- operating room with an artificial respiration apparatus;
- X-ray;
- laboratory for blood diagnostics
- ultrasound machine.
In addition, it is desirable that the hospital can quickly perform a urinalysis, have a cardiograph, a defibrillator, etc.
An additional bonus to the hospital will be the availability of postoperative wards and animal care or the provision of the same services at home, as well as a round-the-clock work schedule.
Naturally, the clinic must be licensed. An experienced team of doctors is an important requirement. Finding a good clinic is difficult, but possible. The main thing is to approach this matter with all responsibility.
Location in the capital - Central Administrative District, Southern Administrative District or Northern Administrative District - does not matter at all. A good professional clinic can also be located in a residential area.
