Most people do not have any idea on how to select a veterinarian nor do they know what criteria they should consider. Why is this important? I give to you the following illustration. Just today word comes out that an undercover PETA operation exposes the abuses of a veterinarian, one Gene F. Giggleman. Giggleman is accused of unprofessional and/or dishonorable conduct following PETA's investigation of Global Exotics (USGE) a large exotic animal dealer were Giggleman was the attending veterinarian. Among other allegations, he is accused of crushing the heads of squirrels. Is this someone that you would want caring for your animals? Or even managing people who care for your animals? You can read the article about the PETA investigation here.
So how does one avoid veterinarians like this? This is where one of my most trusted barometers comes into play. My gut feeling. When you meet a veterinarian, you can tell who is truly passionate about animals and one who is simply going through the motions and doing it for the money. If you are a good judge of character, you can weed out the shaky vets (who tend to get weeded out as well).
What should you look for? Personal recommendations are always a good starting point. Then turn to Google and search for the vets name and look for complaints or issues with them or their practice. I would also recommend looking for an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) hospital. Around 15% of all animal hospitals are AAHA members and its for a good reason. They have very high standards (customer service, patient care, medicine has to be advanced) and it's voluntary. Which translates into a lot of work. And of course, there are many good hospitals out there that are not AAHA accredited.
Bottom line, as with everything. Do your homework.Get references. Find an AAHA hospital.
Keep your pets happy and healthy and Keep Wagging everyone!
Monique
3 comments:
thanks for your mention of "dr." giggleman and his abuses in this write-up... I am hoping that enough people will become informed of his cruel deeds and pass on the mesasge that this man should be stripped of his medical license, as well as shunned from the veterinary community... the goal is that any google search including his name will generate the information included in this post regarding his horrific acts against defenseless animals that depended on him for care. THANKS AGAIN!! from, karaleigh33@gmail.com
Dr. Gene Giggleman is one of the most amazing men I have ever met in my life. I have never seen be cruel to any animal nor human. Not only is he an amazing doctor, but he is extremely knowledgeable about many subjects from the human and animal anatomy to life lessons. This is a church going godly man who preaches nothing but love. The video does not show any of the allegations being performed and I will stand behind Dr. Giggleman 100%
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=930uREb5o4A&t=41s&ab_channel=PETA%28PeoplefortheEthicalTreatmentofAnimals%29
There's your video.
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