Friday, February 20, 2015

Reasons For Choosing A Home Veterinary Service Chester County Pet Owners Should Consider

By Olivia Cross


People who own pets know how important it is to ensure that they receive the best veterinary care. However, for some this may prove challenging simply because their animal puts up a fight with every trip to the vet, they don't have a car, or they are just very busy. By considering a reliable home veterinary service Chester County PA residents can enjoy the convenience of having their animals cared for in their own homes.

Mobile vets are licensed veterinarians who choose to run their practice or a portion of it in a way that provides care to animal patients in their homes. Usually a motor home or van with necessary modifications will serve as the mobile veterinarian's office, and just like a brick and mortar office, these units are subject to inspections for safety and cleanliness.

There are mobile vets which run their practice in this way alone, and have a daily schedule of regular appointments at patients' homes, with some also being on-call to accept emergencies. Others work at a clinic part-time, and deliver home-care other days. Even though it may be harder for a mobile-only vet to see as many patients, they have the advantage of a more flexible schedule and no need for a support staff in most cases.

Enlisting the services of mobile vet is the best solution for anyone who has trouble getting around, pets who hate going in the car, and also animals which are ill, not easily transported, and require euthanasia. This allows the pet to peacefully pass away in its own home, and eliminates the need for its owner to make that sad, final trip to the vet's office.

Providing medical care to pets at their homes also gives vets the opportunity to assess the animal's living environment, and possibly note any areas of concern which could have an impact on its behavior or general health. Also, the demeanor of the dog or cat is more likely to be typical of him or her, if there is not the stressful surroundings of a clinic full of strangers and their pets.

Some mobile vets will provide a wider range of services than others, this depends mostly on the mobile facility and which equipment it has on board. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and other basic types of care will be offered by most mobile vets, but some may also provide surgical services as well if they are equipped for it. If emergency or surgical care is not provided, patients will be referred to a clinic.

Fees for mobile veterinary services are often slightly higher than in-office visits since it is necessary to offset the cost of transportation and to compensate for time lost between appointments, however it is worth a bit extra to most people for the convenience it affords them and their pets. Also, many vets will charge a flat fee per visit, regardless of how many pets they will see, which actually saves the owner money.

There are many ways one can find a vet who provides mobile care. Besides referrals from others, the local humane society or another veterinarian will most likely be able to recommend one. Also, one can search online, or look through the yellow pages for listings of vets who will do house-calls.




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