tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post7599562788590912955..comments2024-03-20T05:29:43.311-07:00Comments on Diary of a Real-Life Veterinarian: Lab Services. What clients need to know about the internal organs of their vets practice.krista magnifico, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-4401798447786776342016-01-05T19:21:55.358-08:002016-01-05T19:21:55.358-08:00Hello!
I don't see this as a negative comment ...Hello!<br />I don't see this as a negative comment at all. We try very hard to provide a solid estimate for every service that we provide. It an be difficult but we never want to blow the socks off of an unprepared client. If we do blow the estimate we offer assistance on how to budget, or mitigate the difference.krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-23477956506019106002016-01-05T11:37:05.555-08:002016-01-05T11:37:05.555-08:00Interesting look behind the scenes.
Just one poss...Interesting look behind the scenes.<br /><br />Just one possibly negative(?) general comment... this scenario has happened more than once & I just find it unfair that the owner is not 'kept in the loop' & is later 'accosted' with a much larger bill than was budgeted for. <br /><br />When my Dad brings his dog in for a dental cleaning, that is what he expects to pay for (somewhere in the neighbourhood of $300). He is a senior on a limited income, he cannot AFFORD to be surprised by a bill that totals 3 to 4 times what he expects with multiple extractions that he was not informed of (he is available at all times, & usually waiting for his dog in the office!) & therefore did not authorize or agree to pay for. <br />He buys the vet recommended food at the clinic that costs triple what store brands cost, as well as the vet recommended water additive for the dog's water. We look at the dog's teeth everyday - no plaque buildup & all teeth look bright & white & feel solid. This has happened to my Dad with his older dog & his young dog alike - surely all these extractions are not necessary when he is doing all he can & all that is advised to care for the dogs & their teeth look great?<br /><br />This is NOT a criticism of Jarretsville at all - this is intended only as an devoted owner making a point about what sometimes can be construed as UP-billing.<br /><br />I realize that vets want to do all that they feel may be necessary, but does the owner not at least deserve the courtesy of being told in advance that the vet may go ahead & do more than what was agreed to & possibly far more than he can afford? Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.com