Disrespectful Nurse Forces Woman To Fire Vet While Reddit Cheers Her On

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SamHaKosem
Jul 29, 2022 4:00 PM EDT

It's important that you like your doctors, obviously. You should be fond of the people that are going to be poking and prodding and keeping you healthy over the years. And, the same should go for your pets. Even if they don't like going to the vet, you need to make sure that you respect and trust their veterinarian to give them the proper care. Plus, if you're going to a vet clinic that gives you pause, imagine how scared your pet must feel. That's why we're so glad this woman turned around and walked out of the clinic after this awful front desk experience. 

Apparently, OP had an agreement with their vet before coming in for their cat's checkup. The cat has anxiety, and OP wanted to make sure that if she couldn't be in the room, that at least the cat would be in and out of the doctor's office quickly. But, when they got there, one of the nurses came out and told another nurse that everyone was on lunch. When OP asked when they'd be back, the nurse got snarky. Then, it got worse, and the nurse started trash talking OP within earshot, and the whole situation just snowballed from there. OP decided she wasn't going to put up with that kind of behavior, and so she turned around and walked out. But, she was left after the whole situation wondering if she'd been in the right or not. So, she turned to Reddit, and wouldn't you know it, they agreed with her wholeheartedly. Take a look down below and you'll be able to see the nitty gritty details of the situation!

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  • 01

    Wow, That Escalated Quickly

    Font - I (29F) pay $35/month for an insurance plan for my cat (2F). This includes a basic check up every 6 months. Her appointment was scheduled for today at 12pm. While I was waiting to check her in, it was me, one guy in front of me, and the girl at the front desk. A nurse came out from the back and told the girl at the front desk, "hey, just a heads up, everybody went on their lunch break, just so you know." My cat has anxiety, so when I booked her appointment, they assured me she'd be in & o
    via u/aita_banfield

    Seems like this nurse was just waiting to ruin somebody's day. Instead of flaunting to all of your customers that they're not going to be served, and their pets are going to be nervous and waiting, why not show some compassion and apologize for the delay? Then, the audacity to argue with a customer after they already had an agreement with the vet? What is going on here? 

  • 02

    Take That Stand

    Font - Well, this nurse gives me an up-down look, turns around and walks into the back. The door hadn't even swung shut yet and I could hear her trashing me to the other nurses. She's laughing saying "You guys, there's this crazy lady at the front with her cat-" and then the door swung closed. This is where I might be TA because I shut down and told the girl checking me in, I'm not letting my cat go back there, unless that person is NOT in the room, or if I can go back there with my cat. If she
    via u/aita_banfield

    We are so glad that OP decided to take a stand here. If she hadn't, not only would her cat have been waiting back there forever, but that awful nurse holding a grudge for no reason would have access to the animal, too. This whole situation is just grinding our gears, but we are so glad OP realizes that she needs to advocate for her cat. 

  • 03

    These People Are The Worst

    Font - I also said I wanted to make a complaint. I asked for a business card for a manager. The front desk girl gave me a card and I called the number... the front desk rang. She put it on hold and looked sheepish. I asked if this was the number for the manager, or for the store. She admitted it was for the store. At this point my cat is howling in her carrier. We'd driven all this way, and she was so shaken up, so, "sunken cost fallacy," I said I'd stay for the appt if I could come in the room
    via u/aita_banfield
  • 04

    Not A Karen At All

    Font - I didn't want to argue anymore, so I said I wanted to reschedule for a time I could be in the room. She booked me for next week. Afterwards, I called my mom, and she told me I definitely shouldn't go back, but I also shouldn't have threatened to make a complaint to the manager and be a Karen. So I'm planning to call back this week and cancel my appointment and my insurance, and take my business elsewhere. I think I was sticking up for my baby, but I could just be a crazy cat lady causing
    via u/aita_banfield
  • 05

    Bullies Will Be Bullies

    Font - Charlies Bad Day 2 days ago NTA. The nurse said that comment knowing you would still be able to hear her, so that's a very weird bullying tactic. Then the front desk nurse gave you the wrong number purposfully to stop your complaint. Then you found out you were justified in your concerns bc it would in fact be a long wait for your cat by themselves bc everyone was on lunch. Completely they're TA this situation. Also why they would have an appointment at 12pm when the whole staff go on lun
    via u/CharliesBadDay
  • 06

    Vet's Office Is Sus

    Font - Special-Attitude-242 2 days ago Pooperintendant [67] NTA. The vet's office sounds really suspicious. Find another place to take your kitty cat. 2.6k Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow aita_banfield OP. 2 days ago Thank you they work closely with PetSmart so I thought it would be better service, due to their reputation. Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow 914
    via u/Special-Attitude-242
  • 07

    Aww, This Is So Sweet

    Font - 00 Special-Attitude-242 2 days ago Pooperintendant [67] 20 How is your cat doing now? 37 Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow aita_banfield OP. 2 days ago Thank you so much for asking, she is happy as a clam! A little confused why we turned around, but I think she realizes she escaped getting poked and prodded. She was super snuggly and vocal when we came home, now she's laying in the sunshine taking a nice warm nap! Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow 185
    via u/Special-Attitude-242
  • 08

    What A Good Idea!

    Font - os Clueless Dinosaur 2 days ago Try to find a cat only clinic. That might help your nervous baby feel more calm Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow 24 aita_banfield OP. 2 days ago This hadn't even occurred to me... duh!! I'll definitely research to see if there are any in my area! Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow 21
    via u/CluelessDinosaur
  • 09

    The Sweet Baby In Question

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    via u/aita_banfield

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