The Benefits of Choosing a Local Vet

When it comes to looking after your furry family members, finding a vet you can trust and who is readily available in times of need is essential.

Local vets are the epitome of community-based care, offering a familiar and reliable presence for your pet’s health needs. Not only do they build lasting relationships with their clients, but they also provide personalised attention that larger clinics often can’t match.

Choosing local care gives you peace of mind that your pets are in the very best of hands. Let’s explore why.

What is a Local Vet?

A local vet is a private practice that’s generally owned by a local individual or family. They differ from corporate veterinary practices, which are often owned by investors who may not even be local to the area.

As with any big business, making a profit is key to the running of a corporate veterinary practice. While all vets care about your pets, staff at corporate vet clinics are sometimes required to meet performance indicators, which can mean selling you products and services your pet doesn’t need to satisfy sales requirements. Larger corporate vets are often not run by vets but by CEOs who lack experience dealing with pet owners and pet care.

In contrast, private practice veterinarians focus on the unique needs of individual pets, offering personalised service. Because practice owners are typically more hands-on in their clinics and actively engaged in their local communities, they can often provide veterinary care at a more affordable cost.
When you visit a local vet, you are supporting a local business and investing in your local community.

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Vet

An independently owned veterinary clinic offers individualised care that’s tailored to your pet’s specific needs. Unlike a corporate vet which focuses on seeing as many patients as possible, private vets have a reputation for providing comprehensive care and more one-on-one attention. There are many other benefits to be had from supporting a local business, too.

Faster response in emergencies.

In an emergency, proximity to your vet clinic is critical. Having already established a connection with your vet through regular check-ups, you will know that you can trust their expertise to provide the best possible care.

You can build trust with your veterinarian.

Staff turnover at private vet clinics tends to be lower, so you have the opportunity to create a relationship with your vet, meaning they can get to know your pet properly. This knowledge of your pet’s health issues and temperament and your pet’s familiarity and comfort with your vet can improve treatment outcomes.

Supporting your local community.

Your local vet has committed to servicing their community, and they have a reputation within that community to uphold. Your loyalty in supporting a local business comes with many benefits, including keeping money within the community so that your vet can re-invest in services and staff.

Tailored wellness plans for pets.

A vet that knows your pet because they have built up a trusting relationship over time can provide you with understanding and compassionate care. When your vet knows your pet’s demeanour, they are better able to detect signs of stress and tailor treatment plans that best suit your animal’s individual needs.

Community Ties: How Local Vets Give Back

Rossmore Veterinary Hospital has been operating for nearly 40 years. During this time, our long-serving vets have been able to make a great impact on our local community by participating in community initiatives, volunteering our services and supporting local pet shelters. We’ve helped many unwanted pets stay comfortable in our animal holding facility and helped them find new homes with local families — something we are extremely proud of.

Why Local Vets Understand Your Pet Better

Local vets are usually pet owners too! From seasonal allergies to local parasites, local vets are familiar with common pet health concerns in the area because, as pet owners, they also must be on the lookout for these issues. They can also help you understand how to keep your pets safe outdoors, how to protect local wildlife and stay on top of trends in local disease management.

Because we’re pet owners too, we understand how frightening and stressful it can be to need help for your pet outside of regular clinic hours. Rossmore Veterinary Hospital has an after-hours emergency service and we are familiar with other local services that can help you in times of need.

How to Find the Right Local Vet for Your Pet

Convenience, accessibility, trust and reliability are key traits to look for in a local vet for your pet. To find a great local vet near you, start by asking family and friends for recommendations. You might also like to check online reviews to see what other pet owners have to say or check with local pet stores or services like dog groomers to ask for recommendations.

Visit A Local Vet Today

From building trust with a regular vet to supporting your community, there are plenty of advantages to choosing a local vet. While all veterinarians want to do their best for your pets, a local vet can offer personalised service, building a relationship not only with you but also with your pet.

At Rossmore Veterinary Hospital, our staff would love to get to know your pet and provide them with high-quality veterinary services that will keep them happy and healthy for many years to come. Call us on 02 9606 6984 to book an appointment today!