People in many countries? Try "states". The majority of vet clinics are not like yours. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful facility near by. A university is the closest I would have to that. Other than maybe a specialist which would not offer routine care/surgeries. I know you don't assume all vets are as nice. There are definitely top notch clinics out there with techs that have been schooled. There is not one anywhere near me that requires this of their techs. Given the number of emails I have received many of us do not have access to such a place for routine care and have shared in my experiences. Cheryl Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx wrote: In a message dated 8/25/2007 4:50:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cheryllclay@xxxxxxxxx writes: These are vet hospitals and they don't hold a candle to the standards we have in our own hospitals. Not to criticized the "industry" would be ignorant when it's painfully clear they aren't giving these animals the best care and are deceiving the owners. Many of these people tending to your pets have never owned a dog and just took the first job they saw in the paper. Talk about assuming...it's NOT painfully clear to me. I'm real glad I don't use/know the type of vets you've worked for and/or experienced. The vet hospitals I use are staffed with board certified diplomates, and they certainly DON'T hire someone taking the first job they saw in the newspaper. I've been in their ERs, ORs, and Recovery and they are all chock full of the best equipment money can buy manned by outstanding, caring and very talented staff. (And let me tell you, when I've REALLY needed them their talent and compassion have exceeded my wildest expectations and I appreciate them more than words can express.) In fact, it's almost embarrassing the technology and care offered our pets. People in many countries aren't so lucky! Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================