In search of a new vet, I occasionally put them to the test, in order to find a vet that cares more about my pet’s health than money. Ya know, make sure their priorities are in line.\r
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So I brought my cat, Linny, (who was diagnosed with a heart murmur) to multiple vet offices and asked for their vet’s quick opinion- listen to his heart and tell me if it sounds like a problem I should have checked out, or a minor, harmless murmur. Let me start by saying that every one of these vets had an empty waiting room and plenty of time on their hands to spend a measly 2 minutes with me to offer their professional advice. The vet didn’t even HAVE to talk to me, I would have been content with a tech bringing him to the back, letting the vet check him, and then passing along the message to me.\r
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Animal Medical Center of Holly Springs: FAILED MISERABLY \r
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I didn’t get past the receptionists who told me they wouldn’t spend a second with my cat without a full exam for no less than $50. I explained that he’s already had a full exam with blood work that came back normal- I just wanted verification he had a problematic heart murmur- nothing more. I finally walked into Crossroads Vet and a doctor promptly came out from the back and listened to his heart and recommended that I look into it further, and even took the time to answer some of my questions. I found my new vet that passed the test- one that is willing to give a few minutes of his time to help a suffering animal without expecting anything in return! That’s the kind of vet… *person* I want looking after my 5 pets. \r
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Bottom line: Crossroads Vet cares more about your pet than lining their pockets and I recommend them highly. Good luck finding a vet with good priorities, they’re hard to find nowadays. Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Canton, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake, and Animal Medical Center of Holly Springs’ money-grubbing priorities definitely DO NOT match mine.
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