Vet clinic with pet store?

[ticklechin]

My vet is opening another location and it is going to have a pet store, so what do you think, vet offices with pet stores? I am curious to what they will stock!

http://www.adobe-animal.com/our-practice/new-hospital-and-pet-store/

 

[Dreamlite]

I have seen vet offices with a supply store. Food, leashes, bowls, cages even but none that actually carried pets. I'm not sure how i would feel about that. Could be good if all the pets were seen before they were bought and deemed healthy.

 

[Stackie]

The clinic I work in now has a "pet boutique". We sell leashes/collars, food, clothing, shampoos, toys, and supplies for exotics (calcium supplements, basking lights, etc.) It's pretty fun. )

 

[becky12883]

Also, the Adobe Veterinary Markplace will be opening right next door to our new hospital! This will be a one of a kind pet store filled with products to keep your pets active and healthy.

I don't think it's a pet store, but a pet supply store. I think every vet's office I've ever been in has had at least a shelf of stuff they are selling. Usually it's whatever food they get paid to recommend.

 

[ticklechin]

Usually it's whatever food they get paid to recommend

That is what bothers me, are the product truly there for the best of the pets or is it profit driven.

 

[Dreamlite]

That really depends on the clinic. Previous places I have worked will sell anything that will make a profit. But thankfully the vet I work for now care more about the pets well being and will not carry any questionable items.

 

[jessica.medina]

My vet also has a couple shelves of food and pet supply products however my vet has never recommended any of them. Only suggests what to 'avoid' when purchasing other foods.