When it comes to your pet's health, consistency can make all the difference. From puppyhood or kittenhood to senior years, having a trusted veterinary team that knows your pet’s full medical history provides peace of mind and better outcomes. But what if you're considering seeing more than one vet? Is that okay, or could it complicate things? This Sploot Vets guide tells you everything you need to know!
Why Continuity of Care Matters
Just like humans benefit from having a consistent family doctor, pets thrive when they receive ongoing care from the same veterinary clinic. Here’s why:
Comprehensive Medical History
Having a single vet clinic means that your pet’s records of vaccinations, diagnostics, medications, allergies, and past treatments are all in one place. This helps your vet make informed decisions faster.
Stronger Pet–Vet Relationship
Repeated visits to the same clinic help your pet feel more at ease, which helps reduce stress during pet wellness exams, dental checkups, sick visits, and urgent procedures.
Clearer Communication
As you build trust and familiarity with one veterinary team, they are able to understand your preferences and provide better support for your lifestyle and your pet’s unique needs.
Continuity Through All Life Stages
From preventive care to urgent vet visits or pet emergencies, continuity of care ensures that all details about your pet’s needs are considered. This also helps your dog or cat remain calmer during their vet visits, as they see familiar faces, sights, and sounds.
Is It Okay to Have Two Vets?
Having two veterinary clinics involved in your pet’s care might make sense in specific cases, such as the following:
- You move between locations seasonally
- You need to see an emergency vet or specialist occasionally.
- Your primary vet clinic does not offer urgent care or emergency vet services.
However, using multiple general practice vets without communication between them can cause challenges, such as:
- Gaps in your pet’s medical records
- Duplicate treatments or tests
- Medication conflicts
- Confusion about follow-ups and responsibilities
To avoid these issues, we encourage pet parents to find an all-in-one vet clinic, like Sploot Vets. Sploot provides primary care for dogs and cats—while also addressing more than 95% of urgent and emergency cases seen in vet ERs, for only a fraction of the cost.
How to Choose the Best All-in-One Veterinary Clinic
Looking for a clinic that can do it all? Here’s what to prioritize when choosing a veterinary care partner for your dog’s or cat’s long-term care:
All-in-One Convenience
Having everything in one place saves time and ensures seamless care for your pet, whether your dog or cat needs wellness exams, pet dental care, veterinary surgery, or urgent care.
Vet clinics that offer comprehensive care may be rare, but are worth seeking out. One example is Sploot Vets, with multiple locations in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Chicago.
Experienced Vets Delivering Top-Notch Care
Look for a team with diverse clinical expertise and a strong track record of treating pets through every life stage, from puppies and kittens to senior dogs and cats.
Fear Free Vet Care
A Fear Free certified vet care approach means your pet's emotional well-being is prioritized, making visits less stressful and more positive. Fear Free vets are great for all dogs and cats, and especially beneficial for young pets, senior pets, and pets with anxiety.
Tech-Powered Reachability
Choose a vet clinic that makes communication effortless, with features like online booking, chat support, and access to digital records. At Sploot, you’ll enjoy the convenience of the Sploot Vets app along with dedicated support from our Pet Parent Concierge. Need to reach us? We’re just a text or call away.
Sploot Vets: Your Go-To Vet for All-in-One, Top-Tier Care
Sploot Veterinary Care offers all-in-one vet care for dogs and cats. Whether you need primary care, urgent care, or emergency services, we’re here to provide top-tier, comprehensive care, 365 days a year.
Plus, with our Fear Free certified medical team, we will help you and your pet enjoy stress-free vet visits that you can look forward to.
Get unparalleled availability in our conveniently located vet clinics in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Chicago. Our modern veterinary clinics are open for extended hours, 365 days a year (including holidays!)
Easily schedule an appointment online or through the Sploot Vets app today!
