Vetting issues.

[frazbertos]

Evening guys,

Just looking for some thoughts/ advice.

Recently had a horse vetted, i was told i would need to sign a declaration, the day before I'd receive a call from the vet and again after the vetting.

I didn't get any phone calls until i chased him the following day :/ Also, I didn't receive or sign the declaration !!

Ive been advised I should follow this up with the vet practice as the vetting shouldn't of gone ahead as I didn't sign!

Can any idea shed some light on this?

Thanks in advance

 

[be positive]

Was the declaration because you only wanted a 2 stage, I have known some vets want the client to sign a disclaimer if not doing a full 5 stage vetting especially if they are not registered clients but I don't think it would stop the vetting going ahead if not signed as long as you have been made aware of and accept the limitations with a 2 stage.

Did the horse pass or was it failed, not sure why the vet did not contact you the same day either way but not really sure what you want to know.

 

[frazbertos]

Was the declaration because you only wanted a 2 stage, I have known some vets want the client to sign a disclaimer if not doing a full 5 stage vetting especially if they are not registered clients but I don't think it would stop the vetting going ahead if not signed as long as you have been made aware of and accept the limitations with a 2 stage.

Did the horse pass or was it failed, not sure why the vet did not contact you the same day either way but not really sure what you want to know.

Yeah was for a stage 2 vetting, he did pass but with quite a few issues.
Just basically if the vetting should have gone ahead? Another vet I asked suggested the vetting shouldn't of happened without the disclaimer been signed.

 

[Goldenstar]

Why do you ask ?
the vet performed the service you asked for .

 

[frazbertos]

Why do you ask ?
the vet performed the service you asked for .

Mostly because another vet said he wouldn't of done the vetting without a signed disclaimer

 

[be positive]

Debatable but I have know them go ahead without one being signed, it is not always required, it is more to cover the vets as the vetting will be limited so can throw up a few questions that may be clearer if they did a full vetting, as long as the client is aware of this and agreed to sign I don't see a reason for a vet to miss an arranged appointment wasting his time, the owners time and possibly the client losing the chance to buy if it was delayed a few more days.

I am guessing the issues are now proving to be more of a problem that you expected and your own vet having seen the horse has implied that it should have failed, or even better not started the vetting because of a glaring issue, possibly grasping at straws that maybe not signing the document was a get out for you to either send it back or claim against the vets insurance but I don't think you have a case if I am correct as it is down to you to ask the right questions and follow up on findings, they do not really pass or fail, just suitable/ fit for purpose or not if something really bad shows up.

 

[SOS]

I’ve had quite a few horses vetted and never signed a declaration.... am I missing something?!

 

[SusieT]

What was the disclaimer for?
Sounds like the horse was vetted, a problem was identified and you now dont want the horse? Sounds like a good outcome as you will have avoided a whole heap of problems? Pay the vet and move on

 

[be positive]

I’ve had quite a few horses vetted and never signed a declaration.... am I missing something?!

Some vets want a disclaimer signed if having just a 2 stage as they need to ensure the client is aware the vetting is limited, not all need it, if the client is known to them they usually just get on without a fuss but they do need to know the client understands things may get missed that would be picked up/ clearer in a 5 stage.

 

[frazbertos]

Debatable but I have know them go ahead without one being signed, it is not always required, it is more to cover the vets as the vetting will be limited so can throw up a few questions that may be clearer if they did a full vetting, as long as the client is aware of this and agreed to sign I don't see a reason for a vet to miss an arranged appointment wasting his time, the owners time and possibly the client losing the chance to buy if it was delayed a few more days.

I am guessing the issues are now proving to be more of a problem that you expected and your own vet having seen the horse has implied that it should have failed, or even better not started the vetting because of a glaring issue, possibly grasping at straws that maybe not signing the document was a get out for you to either send it back or claim against the vets insurance but I don't think you have a case if I am correct as it is down to you to ask the right questions and follow up on findings, they do not really pass or fail, just suitable/ fit for purpose or not if something really bad shows up.

Nothing alarming, he gave a recommendation for purchase but that's going off-topic now, I was purely curious as to why some people are rasing the fact I didn't sign or receive the disclaimer as being a potential problem.

 

[SOS]

Some vets want a disclaimer signed if having just a 2 stage as they need to ensure the client is aware the vetting is limited, not all need it, if the client is known to them they usually just get on without a fuss but they do need to know the client understands things may get missed that would be picked up/ clearer in a 5 stage.

Thanks for that. I guess I’ve generally used my vet who we have used for many years, bar the odd exception. I also have never just done a 2 stage, so it makes sense now.

 

[doodle]

.

 

[teddypops]

Nothing alarming, he gave a recommendation for purchase but that's going off-topic now, I was purely curious as to why some people are rasing the fact I didn't sign or receive the disclaimer as being a potential problem.

Did you want a 2 stage vetting? Did you know you weren’t getting a 5 stage vetting? Did the vet do the 2 stage vetting? If yes to all of these, why would it be a problem? The problem arises if the buyer thinks they are getting a 5 stage and the vet does a 2 stage or vice versa.

 

[Arzada]

Nothing alarming, he gave a recommendation for purchase but that's going off-topic now, I was purely curious as to why some people are rasing the fact I didn't sign or receive the disclaimer as being a potential problem.

Have you asked them?