18/08/2026
Edit I’m sorry I’m unable to respond to all the comments on the original post , but I just want to explain why I’m not naming and shaming the veterinary practice or vet involved.
I completely understand everyone’s frustration and why people are saying I should name them. Believe me, I am just as upset and angry about what has happened. But publicly naming the practice or vet could potentially expose me to a defamation/libel complaint, and that is something I simply cannot afford to get involved in.
I also need to protect the receptionist who was honest with us. They have said they will contact us if any other animals come in under similar circumstances, so that hopefully we can help them too. I don’t want to jeopardise that and potentially lose the opportunity to help other animals.
Please be assured, I am absolutely taking this further and will be reporting the matter through the appropriate channels. I am not letting this go.
I hope people can understand why I need to be careful about what I say publicly. I am just as angry and upset as everyone else, but I need to do this the right way.
Following on from my last post it does sometimes feel as though being a vet is becoming less of a vocation and more about being academically clever enough to pass the exams, qualify, practise and ultimately make as much money as possible.
I’m certainly not saying this applies to all vets—far from it. I’m very fortunate that the vets I personally have dealings with have always been genuinely kind, compassionate people who put the animals first. That is something truly wonderful, especially when you consider how difficult and emotionally demanding their job can be.
But then you come across some of the stories on social media, and it’s genuinely concerning. There seem to be an increasing number of cases where you can’t help but question whether the animal’s welfare is really the priority, or whether money has become the driving force.
Being a good vet should surely be about so much more than being clever enough to pass exams. It should be about compassion, integrity, empathy and genuinely wanting to do what is best for the animal.
And sadly, this matters most in the cases involving those who have no voice and no choice. Animals cannot question a decision, ask for a second opinion, tell us when something feels wrong or advocate for themselves. They are completely dependent on the people around them to make the right decisions and to put their welfare before profit.
That responsibility should never be taken lightly.
Thankfully, there are still so many wonderful vets who truly embody compassion and put their patients first, and I will always be grateful for those who do. But when you hear story after story that makes you question whether financial gain has taken priority over animal welfare, it is difficult not to be concerned.
Our animals deserve better. They deserve people who will speak up for them, protect them and always put their welfare first. They have no voice, no choice—and that makes it our responsibility to be their voice. 🐾❤️
Today's awful situation will definitely be reported, im not sure if anything will come of it but ill try.
I won't name and shame for legal reasons and I also dont want the receptionist to get into trouble for being so honest with us and clearly upset themselves.
Id say this vets all about the money and qualification not the compassion or calling .
