Dry Rot
Well-Known Member
Well, of course, he has every right to do it, but in my opinion, bad public relations.
I had a mare foal the other day and by the next morning she had not cleansed. So I phoned the vet. We have a "free visit" day locally on Thursdays but visits have to be pre-arranged, which is fair enough. So I expected a call out fee but also knew the vet would be in the area.
As the vet opened the gate, the placenta dropped to the ground! We both laughed about it and there were some comments about the inevitable fee. The vet then attempted to hard sell me antibiotics, which the mare certainly did not need.
I've now got a bill for £52.25 for the visit which includes a discount of £2.29. I'd just about swallow the bill but the £2.29 I take as a calculated two fingered gesture.
These days, the vets always seem to be accompanied by a vet student, something I thoroughly approve of. But, on the other hand, sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander and I am wondering if I should charge for my livestock being used to demonstrate sales techniques and veterinary science? Or am I being too petty?
It's just that £2.29 (including VAT) discount that has caused me to consider this extreme over reaction!!!
I had a mare foal the other day and by the next morning she had not cleansed. So I phoned the vet. We have a "free visit" day locally on Thursdays but visits have to be pre-arranged, which is fair enough. So I expected a call out fee but also knew the vet would be in the area.
As the vet opened the gate, the placenta dropped to the ground! We both laughed about it and there were some comments about the inevitable fee. The vet then attempted to hard sell me antibiotics, which the mare certainly did not need.
I've now got a bill for £52.25 for the visit which includes a discount of £2.29. I'd just about swallow the bill but the £2.29 I take as a calculated two fingered gesture.
These days, the vets always seem to be accompanied by a vet student, something I thoroughly approve of. But, on the other hand, sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander and I am wondering if I should charge for my livestock being used to demonstrate sales techniques and veterinary science? Or am I being too petty?
It's just that £2.29 (including VAT) discount that has caused me to consider this extreme over reaction!!!