For the research, being conducted by David Mills MRCVS (pictured) and VetSurgeon.org Editor Arlo Guthrie, vets are being asked to complete an eight question survey which asks how things like money, trial by social media, insurance and fear of complaint affect the way they practise.
All answers will treated as strictly confidential and data processed anonymously.
However, those who are happy to share their names will be entered into a draw for three £50 Amazon vouchers.
David said: “All practising vets are aware of the recent noise about high vet fees and the CMA investigation as well as the various competing pressures when advising owners.
"For the first time in the profession, this study will allow vets to have their say on the considerations that owners may not see or be aware of.
"Please take 5 minutes (max) of your time to complete the survey and help us build a better evidence base than the current soup of anecdote and opinion"
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7979966/VetSurgeon-org-Factors-influencing-the-clinical-advice-given-by-vets-to-clients
Shortlink: https://bit.ly/clinicalinfluences
The survey closes on 15th December 2024
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Perhaps I would have prefered the French term 'moins cher' - which does not have the connotation of 'cheap and nasty' often associated with the English 'cheapest'. Then again, maybe I am just a 'grumpy old vet' who graduated before the days of in house analysers, easy access commercial labs, ultrasound scanners, referral centres in every town, etc etc. Those were the days we had to make a thorough clinical examination and develop clinical acumen - not just plug the patient into a machine and wait for a printout of the diagnosis :-D