I have lived in Chuluota for over 30 years & consequently have become acquainted with numerous veterinary practices in the area. I have found the quality of medicine and ethics to vary significantly a... Read More
I have lived in Chuluota for over 30 years & consequently have become acquainted with numerous veterinary practices in the area. I have found the quality of medicine and ethics to vary significantly amongst them. With Dr David, I always experienced the peace of mind of knowing my animals are in capable hands and will receive excellent care. He has saved the life of my daughter's cat twice (it lived to a ripe age of 24 years), he delicately removed a tumor from our tiny Zebra finch (still alive today), he has even been opened minded enough to approve my use of an experimental drug, which saved the eye of a rescue kitten I was fostering. I have found he & his staff to be kind, supportive, compassionate when having to put my pet to sleep, open minded in considering alternative treatments, cost considerate, honest and ethical. If he feels a situation is beyond his level of expertise, he has no problem referring one onto a specialist. With my background in pharmaceutical sales, private medical practice, clinical research, plus a Masters level education involving animal research- I feel fortunate that I am often able to differentiate appropriate from inappropriate care. I have experienced other veterinary practices prescribe inappropriate medications -example an ear wash containing a steroid but no antibiotic for a bacterial ear infection in my Great Dane. When I lifted their prescribing label, & discovered the omission, I called them on it. I was left opened mouth with their excuse- they were out of the appropriate medication that day. Obviously I learned what their priorities were and it wasn't my pet's welfare. My neighbor (seeing a different vet in the area), just recently had a similar experience with his Labrador. The prescribed medication was supposed to be for a yeast infection- yet his dog's ear was not improving. I asked to see the container so I could examine the ingredients- and upon inspection, discovered it only contained an antibacterial component. I suggested he return it and ask for the appropriate medication, which should also contain an antimycotic. He did and the vet not only charged him for another visit, but the correct medication which should have been prescribed to begin with. Wow! Was this just sloppy medicine, a lack of integrity/ownership for an error, or a deliberate way of generating more revenue? All of the above? I have never had this issue to worry about with Dr David. If you are continually having to return to your vet and being sold a bunch of stuff- be wary. Although I do not consider Dr David cheap ... you truly get what you pay for. His integrity, quality of care and commitment to your animals welfare will always shine through. Read Less