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ladyspriteIt has come to my attention that some people honestly do not know how to interact best with their pets' veterinarian. I can understand that this is a professional relationship fraught with communication challenges, and one that modern life and education doesn't always prepare you for. And since it can still be an important skill to learn, in the interests of educating the populace, I'm going to take it upon myself to offer some pointers.
So, here we are. Ladysprite's Guide To Veterinary Etiquette, Round One:
1) It is NEVER appropriate to refer to your veterinarian as Little Red Riding Hood during the office call.
2) It is also never appropriate to mention that your dog is all worked up because he "REALLY likes redheads," especially not when accompanied by what I'm assuming is your best attempt at a suggestive leer.
3) If you insist on gripping your dog between your thighs, and when I explain that I need to try to put my hand in there start laughing and trying to crack crude jokes, do not be surprised if the muzzle keeping your pet's fangs from your wobbly bits just happens to slip off.
I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I'm just going to keep reminding myself of that, today......
So, here we are. Ladysprite's Guide To Veterinary Etiquette, Round One:
1) It is NEVER appropriate to refer to your veterinarian as Little Red Riding Hood during the office call.
2) It is also never appropriate to mention that your dog is all worked up because he "REALLY likes redheads," especially not when accompanied by what I'm assuming is your best attempt at a suggestive leer.
3) If you insist on gripping your dog between your thighs, and when I explain that I need to try to put my hand in there start laughing and trying to crack crude jokes, do not be surprised if the muzzle keeping your pet's fangs from your wobbly bits just happens to slip off.
I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I'm just going to keep reminding myself of that, today......
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Date: 2011-04-19 08:48 pm (UTC)The sad part is that I could see my fifty-something officemate saying those sorts of things. He does it in a way that come off to *me* as funny and more self-deprecating than anything else, but I have no idea how someone he's speaking to would take it.