Test Driving Vets (the small animal type!)

Today, on our search to find our new vet, my crew and I visited the Banfield Vet Clinic in Petsmart NW Tucson (Thornydale at Costco Dr). Our most allergic girlie was the cooperative patient (test subject). Our initial findings were the following; clean, neat waiting room; very friendly and helpful staff; clinic was fairly busy, but we did not feel rushed; taken to room promtly (after minimal paperwork); nursing assessment was thorough including HPI. There was somewhat of a wait before Dr. Nicole Scott came in the room, but that was soon forgotten as our initial meeting/greeting was very positive. She was also thorough, gentle, personable. and KNOWLEDGEABLE, though she did consult with Dr. Candy Burton, a more experienced veterinarian. Labs were necessary, fees seemed standard and reasonable (they have medical plans too). Best of all - I held my girlie (they didn't take her away or send in some hulk to hold her down) while Dr. Scott drew blood from her jugular vein (which was not easy to find). Let me just say there wasn't even an "ouch" or squirm, no fear or pain. She hit her target in one try and the whole thing was over in seconds. Results tomorrow - nail biting...We are hoping for one stop shopping! 'Tis the season...ya' know. Connect to Banfield in my links.