November 10th, 2010
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The way that vet techs in a vet’s office treat you and your dog is a good indication of how they, in turn, are treated by the resident veterinarian(s). A good veterinary technician is a reflection of the vet he or she is working for and if you are treated with respect and consideration for your concerns then it enhances the experience and increases the opportunity for you to understand medical situations and make good decisions for your dog.
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We absolutely love our vet techs. The office is very well run, absolutely spotless. The care they give the animals is extraordinary. Our vet clinic is also one of the most reasonable in pricing. I have actually asked “why are your prices so reasonable” and their response is “they want everyone to be able to access veterinary care and keep their prices reasonable. Get Vet Tech… Great Vet
IME, this is not necessarily true. I’ve sometimes had great experiences with techs and lousy ones with their vets, or lousy experiences with techs where the vets are great. I also have had experiences where the vets are great but the office staff (reception, billing, etc.), is pretty difficult. Certainly it’s true that a good manager can create a good environment that encourages kindness and efficiency, but you can be a great vet/practitioner and not have good managerial/personnel skills.