OMG! I can’t believe that anyone has anything negative to say about Acredale Animal Hospital. These folks are absolutely top notch! What they are not, however, are miracle workers. It’s a doctor’s office—you’re going to have to wait—plan accordingly, bring a book, and get a grip. These folks don’t get behind schedule because they’re slow or lazy or otherwise can’t or don’t schedule properly, they get behind because sometimes clients have pet emergencies and regularly people take advantage of the incredibly awesome walk-in service Acredale offers. I often take advantage of the walk-in service, and I know that if someday one of my pets needs emergency attention, I will receive it without hesitation. That’s the nature of this type of business, and without question a trade-off I’m willing to make. Many vets don’t even accept walk-ins and few offer the extended hours that Acredale does. So, if you’ve had to wait while you were at Acredale Animal Hospital, my pets and I thank you for your patience and understanding. I gladly will be understanding the next time you and your pet need a walk-in appointment or emergency attention.
And really, we’re talking medicine here folks—this isn’t a math equation. Two plus two doesn’t always equal four. Sometimes the only way to figure out what’s going on is through process of elimination—again, that’s the nature of the beast. If people don’t understand this reality, I only could guess that they have a limited understanding of how medicine in general works. With minimal research, one would find that doctors for humans must operate in the same manner. Unfortunately, medicine is not an exact science.
I understand the pain and suffering that accommodates the illness or loss of a pet—Lord knows I’ve lost my share—it’s never easy under any condition and can be traumatic and devastating. But sometimes, I think, people need to take a look at their own behavior and recognize the contributions that they may have made to the situations in which they find themselves. I think that sometimes this perspective and understanding comes with time. I find it a shame that sometimes people write reviews before allowing themselves time to grieve and gain a healthy perspective on the situation—because really, emotional responses rarely are accurate depictions of the truth. And the truth is, you won’t find a better animal hospital than Acredale.
Pros: Walk-in service, competent vets
Cons: None!
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