There aren?t many emergency animal hospitals so I really can?t complain about the sketchy location. Also it isn?t safe for the staff to keep the doors unlocked 24/7, clinics have been known to be robbed. In emergency situations I can appreciate the magnitude of individual cases so waiting is okay. Human and animal emergencies aren?t the place where you see healthy individuals that are there for regular check ups. I would rather the doctor focus on their patient rather then their loved ones. Emergency rooms aren't open to the public because of the kind of cases that are seen. Also it should be expected that the prices of most emergency hospitals are enormous, you are paying for immediate attention rather then waiting weeks to be seen, paying more is justified. I myself have health insurance so I can?t expect my animal to be treated with a $20 co-pay. If I were to be treated without insurance I am sure I would be in the same boat as many animals, dead. Expecting low cost medical treatment for life threatening illnesses or not is unreasonable. Tests are necessary because if your pet can tell you that it ate a plastic toy then by all means let your doctor know. Peddling seems harsh for someone who is just letting you know there are factors in what is making your animal sick. It takes all your organs to make your body run smoothly. As far as the staff I can?t imagine the type of environment they have to work with every night. Seeing the worst of the worst I can?t see anyone being happy knowing a client has come in needing emergency medical attention. I am GRATEFUL they were there in my emergency and saddened by unrealistic views. Politeness, room cleanliness, location, and price seem to fly out the window when faced with the idea that you are going to lose something close to you. Even though I missed out on Christmas, a few fancy dinners, my cable TV, and now am indentured to family and friends. Saving my pet was more rewarding then any of the previous things listed.
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