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how to find veterinarian1 you love your pets. your dog or cat is like a member of the family, so whether you aremoving to a new city, or it is just time for a change, you want to make sure you spendtime to find the right vet for your pal. 2 it is essential to do the research necessaryto find the perfect professional to treat your pet3 here's a few pointers to help you get started on finding a new veterinarian for your pet.4 consult other pet owners in your area • friends• family • neighbors5 hint: you will want to make sure you are asking other people who have the same approachand pet owner philosophy.

6 you can also use the internet and look forveterinarians using sites that specialize in reviewing health professionals.7 when you have narrowed down your search, you should schedule consultations to see thefacilities for yourself, meet the staff, and speak with the vet.8 you should also check for facility cleanliness, see if appointments are necessary, make surethere are emergency services available, and ensure the clinic is conveniently located.9 finally, if you are having issues with your current vet, switching is understandable.animal clinics understand that clients coming and going is the nature of the business, justmake sure you get a copy of your pet's health records before you leave.10 what to look for in veterinarian

11 no matter what type of pet you own, youprobably have gone to the veterinarian at least once. you might not have a doctor thatyou take your pet to regularly, but it is important to have one that you feel like youcan trust. 12 some pets are like children to their owners,so it is important to them that the veterinarian is qualified to treat whatever may come upwith your pet. 13 some people will spare no expense for theirpets. it can be costly to have certain operations or treatments done. so, if you care aboutthe cost of treatment, then it is important for you to do price comparisons.14 it's also important to know the health history of your pet's breed, preparing yourselffor future costs and health issues.

15 you'll also want to look for a reliableveterinarian. find one that is on call if necessary and has hours that make them availableto people with a variety of schedules. 16 it is also good to find an animal physicianthat you can turn to regularly. you will be more satisfied with a doctor that forms apersonal relationship with your animal. 17 the reputation of a doctor for your petalso needs to be considered. you can find out about the reputation of various practitionersby reading online reviews and customer feedback forums. you may want to go to sites that areknown for being reliable such as angie's list. 18 choosing a doctor in advance is important,because you never know when a health issue may arise. it is not easy to think about somethinghappening, but by planning ahead, you are

doing your pet a huge favor by being preparedbeforehand. 19 average costs of basic cat/feline veterinarianservices 20 with the average cost of a veterinary officevisit exceeding $150 these days, it's no wonder that pet owners are actively seeking out lowercost alternatives to their pets' veterinary care.21 one popular source for veterinary services at reduced prices is the low cost pet clinic.22 the popularity of these mobile clinics is growing exponentially across the countryfor one simple reason: when it comes to veterinary preventive health care and outpatient pethealth care challenges, such as • skin allergies• ear infections

• minor disease conditionsa low cost pet clinic can save pet owners big money!23 keep in mind that a mobile low cost pet clinic is not the same as a mobile veterinaryclinic. the latter usually refers to a house call practice. veterinary house calls canbe pricey; you're paying for convenience (and mileage). on the contrary, low cost pet clinicsare cheap because they keep overhead low. they set up shop in parking lots of shoppingcenters or the back rooms of feed stores. these clinics tend to stay in a location fora day or two and then move on. 24 typical low cost pet clinics specializein one or more of the following areas: vaccinations, parasite control and prevention, spay/neuter,and/or minor outpatient veterinary medical

care. when looking for one, be aware thatsome exclude certain services. for example, many limit their services to vaccines andparasite control and do not offer any outpatient care. it is important to ask ahead of time.25 finding one of these clinics in your area can sometimes be tricky, as they are constantlyon the move. here are several tips to help you locate one.26 tip 1 pick up a free local newspaper and scan the ads for upcoming clinics. craiglistis another good place to look for low cost pet clinics in your particular city or region.27 tip 2 call a feed store or pet supply retailer in your area and ask them if they hold a lowcost pet clinic at their facility. if they don't, they probably can help you find a placethat does.

28 tip 3 contact your local animal shelterand ask if they know of a clinic in the area. in some cases, they may even hold one fromtime to time. 29 tip 4 google "low cost veterinary" or "lowcost pet", followed by the name of your city or town and see what comes up. for example,mobile pet care clinic of texas, a company based in san antonio, tx, has its own websitewith the date, time, and location of each clinic it conducts.30 tip 5 contact your local state board of veterinary medical examiners (or the equivalentagency in your particular state) and ask if they know of an upcoming low cost pet clinicbeing held in your city or town. any veterinary practice that is not confined to one locationmust report the dates, times, and locations

of all mobile clinics to these regulatorybodies. 31 as you can see, it may take a little digging,but you should be able to locate a low cost clinic near you. the effort will be worthit, as it could save you significant amounts of money. a low cost pet clinic should notreplace your regular veterinarian as your pet's primary care provider. however, it canserve as a valuable and economical accessory in your best friend's overall health carearsenal.