You know you've really got a problem when ...

[Cowpony]

...the vet's receptionist recognises your voice AND remembers your address!

When I said she had a good memory she said she didn't but I was such a regular customer.......

OK the pony's been broken for over a year now, but that was a bit of a shock. I think it's time I started sleeping with the vet instead

 

[Sprig]

Yes, definitely sounds like you need to go and 'befriend' a vet! Hope the pony is fixed soon.

 

[Cowpony]

Thanks. We're starting cantering again this week, so fingers crossed!

 

[Sukistokes2]

Yep, I get a cheerful "hello Suki" when I ring my Dogs vet. So I know how you feel. Does save time however. They are starting to add....."is it his ear?"..........

 

[Cowpony]

Oh dear, your bills sound worse than mine! Hope your dog gets better soon.

 

[Auslander]

My vet starts laughing when he sees my number come up on his phone at the weekend. He answers saying "Spike missing me?"

 

[PorkChop]

Ouch! Have a word with your pony and explain this is not looking good for your reputation

 

[Cowpony]

 

[Sukistokes2]

Oh dear, your bills sound worse than mine! Hope your dog gets better soon.

Yep but heigh ho it's worth it to keep him alive, he is happy little soul, it's only money!!!!

 

[Sugarplum Furry]

When I ring my hay man and he asks 'Hallo, who's that?' I only have to say 'Not right in the head. Four horses.' and he knows exactly who I am.

 

[Fransurrey]

Horse vet doesn't know me from Adam, but cat vet asks me how the PhD is going, doesn't need to look me up when I phone and at one point recognised my voice when I phoned! I had such a bad run of luck. One with a kidney tumour (and therefore renal failure), then one with oral squamous cell carcinoma, then three months later one killed on the road. I've gone 9 months without a non routine visit (aside.from Metacam for the old git). Wooo!

 

[Fransurrey]

Scrap that. Just remembered old git.had acute bloody diarrhoea in August!

 

[Leo Walker]

Mine all recognise my voice, but I think thats mainly due to my funny accent and the fact they think I'm daft as a brush :lol:

 

[iconique]

Unfortunately not only our vet but the assistants in the practice recognise our number and my voice! I know they think I'm nuts, but I've been proved right every time so far..... I'm sure my vet even smiles when he answers the phone in expectation of that 'interesting case'!!!

but then we do have 6 horses and have been with them for about 10 years!

 

[MileAMinute]

Yes I empathise entirely! My horse vet thankfully doesn't know me all that well, but my small animal vet knows all about me, my family, my degree etc. She even gave me her mobile for emergencies. She was a rock when my elderly beagle was unwell and subsequently passed away and I will be forever grateful to her.

 

[Celtic Fringe]

Unfortunately our vets office staff all recognise my voice - partly due to my accent but mostly because old pony is notoriously difficult, especially when injections are involved. I think they all draw straws to choose who is coming to look at him! To be fair he has only broken one vet (so far) and then we had to phone and ask for another one.......

 

[JFTDWS]

I had a week where I saw my vet EVERY night at 11pm for exactly the same problem. At the end of the week, I told him that I'd very much enjoyed the nights we had spent together, but I'd really appreciate a quiet night in and a bit of sleep tonight

He hasn't even called me since. I feel so used...

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Unfortunately not only our vet but the assistants in the practice recognise our number and my voice! I know they think I'm nuts, but I've been proved right every time so far..... I'm sure my vet even smiles when he answers the phone in expectation of that 'interesting case'!!!

but then we do have 6 horses and have been with them for about 10 years!

This with mine aswell

 

[skint1]

When I ring my hay man and he asks 'Hallo, who's that?' I only have to say 'Not right in the head. Four horses.' and he knows exactly who I am.

hahaha that's brilliant! I think I could easily pull off a similar introduction myself!

My gelding's vet receptionist knows who I am but I moved my mare to a new practice a few months ago and it is quite awkward to know how to introduce/ask for a vet

 

[3Beasties]

I feel your pain I have received a 4 page (a4!) Vet bill!