{"id":959,"date":"2021-01-21T23:07:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T23:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=959"},"modified":"2021-08-18T11:38:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T18:38:20","slug":"have-you-been-waiting-for-a-veterinary-appointment-youre-not-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/have-you-been-waiting-for-a-veterinary-appointment-youre-not-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Have You Been Waiting For a Veterinary Appointment? You\u2019re Not Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Auburn-CA-dog-waiting-for-vet-appointment.jpg\" alt=\"Dog waiting for vet appointment\" class=\"wp-image-958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Auburn-CA-dog-waiting-for-vet-appointment.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Auburn-CA-dog-waiting-for-vet-appointment-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide, Covid-19 has unquestionably altered modern life. While it may not last forever, the sizable shifts in how we conduct business will remain for at least the foreseeable future. What this means for pet owners is that their previously streamlined appointments might have a few roadblocks from time to time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Striking a balance between our established patient seeking routine wellness care and new ones with pressing needs isn\u2019t easy these days, and may result in owners waiting for a veterinary appointment longer than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Is Always Of the Essence<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safety precautions surrounding the pandemic have placed a strain on veterinary hospitals around the globe. As an essential business, we may be working with increased risks. Accordingly, we take more time to sanitize but we also take steps to reduce how many people are ever near or inside our building.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Shortage On Many Fronts<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been an increased demand for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/veterinary-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality veterinary care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since the pandemic began. With more pets being adopted each month since the first lockdown, there are simply more patients to tend to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This would generally be great news for us, but considering that many professionals have opted to stay home to care for other family members (young or aging), veterinary hospitals are experiencing a shortage of qualified staff members.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Our Toes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/staff\/our-veterinarians.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is committed to our staff, and work hard to create an enriching, engaging environment to work in. Our satisfaction finds its way into every appointment and is part of our success. And, because it can take many years for a veterinary professional to complete their training, finding the right people to join our team can take time. This could explain why you might be waiting for a veterinary appointment longer than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply and Demand<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With demand increasing and supply decreasing we\u2019ve tried our best to continue seeing and treating established and new clients alike. However, sometimes emergency illnesses or injuries take precedence over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/the-cats-meow-cat-health-and-preventive-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">routine wellness appointments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pet owners have been forced to travel long distances in order to get same-day appointments for their ailing or seriously injured pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody Likes the Backburner<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents are all but guaranteed when you share your life with a pet, and sometimes they must be seen immediately. Falls, bite wounds, broken bones, poisoning, and other veterinary emergencies can be life-threatening.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These types of problems have the potential to overwhelm veterinary ER\u2019s (and impact a pet owner\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/payment-options-for-pet-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial situation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to boot). Consequently, clients waiting for a veterinary appointment may face unexpected delays or rescheduling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting For a Veterinary Appointment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting for a veterinary appointment for too long can also lead an owner to change hospitals or overpay for a wellness visit at an urgent care center. As a result, we endeavor to keep our schedule running smoothly every day.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other essential businesses, we\u2019re doing everything we can to reduce the spread of Covid-19. 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