How to Pick a Good Cat Vet

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Explore the offices available in your neighborhood. While convenience isn't the main consideration when you pick a good vet for your cat, it could make all the difference for your pet in the event of an emergency.
Step 2:
Check with the local humane society or breeders in the area for names of good vets for cats. Those who rely on vets for providing excellent care for multiple cats are resources to consider. The humane societies often need vets who can do surgeries or provide intensive treatments, and breeders want vets who can assist them with having healthy cats and kittens.
Step 3:
Inquire about the care given during the hours the office is closed. Ask whether there is anyone on the premises should you have to leave your cat overnight due to illness or surgery.
Step 4:
Ask to take a tour of the facility. If the cats that have had surgery are kept in the same area with cats that are possibly contagious, keep looking for a vet. A good veterinarian clinic and hospital will be as clean as the medical facility you would choose for yourself.
Step 5:
Pay attention to the staff members and notice whether they are dressed cleanly and appropriately for a vet clinic. A relaxed atmosphere is a good sign that the staff is well trained, caring and good with the vet. If there is disorganization, it may serve as an example of the kind of care you can expect for your cat.
Step 6:
Let your instincts work. If you're sure the vet is qualified medically and experientially, but you just don't feel good about the encounter, pick another vet. If you're not relaxed, your cat will sense your feelings and may be difficult for the vet to treat.

Tips & Warnings

If you have pet insurance, ask whether the facility accepts your plan.
Avoid veterinary clinics or offices that smell like animal waste.

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