You can play this however you want. Just don't wear the mask.
If it were me I'd take my dog to a place where I could expect better care. US universities are bottom of the barrel. Your dog will probably come back with a new gender identity and immune disorder.
Treat them to a good cut of meat and fenbendazole instead.
Yea, I did back in March. Walked in, no one said a word. About a half hour into the appointment while I was helping hold dog down (she has anxiety) for exam, a supervisor came in and handed me a blue paper mask and quoted "policy". I said I've been here for 45 minutes and no one seems concerned except you. She wouldn't leave the room until I put it on.
If you're dealing with a university and its veterinary school, then it's no surprise. My previous vet before moving wasn't associated with a school, but they also had a mask policy, and once I moved I found another one that didn't care.
There's nothing you can tell these people that will make them care or change their minds. I would just write an email that says until they change their policy to reflect actual scientific data, you and your family and friends will find another clinic for your pets.
I'd call to ask the receptionist if people actually care about it. If they say yes, just cancel. If they say no, just go and make them all look foolish.
If you're set on a written response, I'd go with "I expect the university and its animal clinic be leaders in the community, and in their specialty. How disappointing to realize that they have fallen so far behind both the science and the community that, instead of leading, they have become staunch holdouts of fear and insecurity. With actual scientists proving the case, even politicians and eventually even the CDC have all acknowledged that masks do no good and are likely harmful. Shed the fear and get with the program. Until you do, please cancel my appointment and remove me from all your mailing lists. Sincerely..."
I would point out the date on the notice is June 2021 and let them know even the CDC has admitted masks dont work. If they argue with you, tell them you want more informed people treating your pet and move on with your money and your dog.
I think you should show up to the appointment without a mask on. When you get told to put one on, say you're not the customer, your dog is, you just pay his bills because you love him. The letter says customers have to wear masks and you aren't a customer. If they want Doggo to mask up, they should talk to him.
I'd tell them respectfully if they aren't going to mask all of the animals in the facility then you and your dog don't feel safe and won't be keeping the appointment. But, I doubt lamebrains would grasp the satire.
You can't go in with the vet, with my vet in AZ, even with a mask. Two years I have not been able to go in. I am so done with this paranoid pansy ass bitch.
I am in this dilemma - have a vet that I really like but his office STILL requires masks and has plexiglass all over the place.
He has taken care of my pups over the years but I never realized he was a staunch libtard, something we have never discussed.
I've started looking around for a new vet - I'd like to give them a chance before I just up and leave but like OP, want to go about it the right way and haven't been able to come up with one.
How much of a chance do you need to give them? We're well past the time for that.
It I was you, I'd just find another vet and go there, and I wouldn't feel obligated to say a word to the original vet. Losing clients is likely nothing new to them, and they might not even care what you have to say.
University? Are you letting students treat your animals? At least a beauty school haircut will grow back out. My wife does animal rescue, they gave a vet school a chance with spays and neuters. What a nightmare. Site infections, on had cotton balls left in it, stitches failing. It was a disaster that lasted not even a week. I'm sure in Ohio you have a good, rural vet. Find one of those. And your cancelation letter should read like this. MASKS? FUCK OFF!
That's cool. Those are high dollar animals they are entrusting them with. It just sucks that politics, I mean masks, get in the way of you getting that same treatment for your own. Let us know what happens
Just going to throw out there that leaving a negative review on Google, Facebook, etc. makes a difference and getting the negative reviews removed is very unlikely. It’ll lower their star average for those who don’t read reviews, and it will warn sane people not to waste their time with businesses with crappy practices if they do read reviews.
Dont know if this works at a vet's office but here's what I did at my cardiologist's office:
I told them I cannot wear a mask as I'm being treated for congestive heart failure. I hyperventilate within minutes and will need O2. So call and get a Medic here with the O2 and I'll put the mask on.
Got some hem-hawing and I said: You ARE MY CARDIOLOGISTS, check my records.
Not only did they let it go (I guess more because they didnt want to lose $ if I walked out) but I never had a faster doctor office visit.
I'm sorry but masks have been proved to be useless. If your facility is not up to date on basic knowledge, how can I have faith in his care provided here?
Or go my route and wear an old WWII Soviet gas mask. They will force you to remove it in which case you can say it's the only mask that can stop this virus!
Policies are a red flag that someone without the balls to show up, do the work, and decide on the fly, has been running the show and making decisions... a symptom of the feminizing of our culture...
I had a vet visit a week ago. No mask policy and no one was wearing a mask except for the Dr. when he came into the exam room. After leaving it on for about 3 mins and no one else in the room, myself/daughter/nurse, having a mask on, he finally pulled it down below his chin. No one sane follows this idiocy.
Just say masking is a mental illness. You don't want someone with a mental illness treating your pets.
You can play this however you want. Just don't wear the mask.
If it were me I'd take my dog to a place where I could expect better care. US universities are bottom of the barrel. Your dog will probably come back with a new gender identity and immune disorder.
Treat them to a good cut of meat and fenbendazole instead.
Yea, I did back in March. Walked in, no one said a word. About a half hour into the appointment while I was helping hold dog down (she has anxiety) for exam, a supervisor came in and handed me a blue paper mask and quoted "policy". I said I've been here for 45 minutes and no one seems concerned except you. She wouldn't leave the room until I put it on.
She would have been in that room for a long time, I would have absolutely refused.
I don't want anti-science cultists treating my beloved pet.
If you're dealing with a university and its veterinary school, then it's no surprise. My previous vet before moving wasn't associated with a school, but they also had a mask policy, and once I moved I found another one that didn't care.
There's nothing you can tell these people that will make them care or change their minds. I would just write an email that says until they change their policy to reflect actual scientific data, you and your family and friends will find another clinic for your pets.
I'd call to ask the receptionist if people actually care about it. If they say yes, just cancel. If they say no, just go and make them all look foolish.
If you're set on a written response, I'd go with "I expect the university and its animal clinic be leaders in the community, and in their specialty. How disappointing to realize that they have fallen so far behind both the science and the community that, instead of leading, they have become staunch holdouts of fear and insecurity. With actual scientists proving the case, even politicians and eventually even the CDC have all acknowledged that masks do no good and are likely harmful. Shed the fear and get with the program. Until you do, please cancel my appointment and remove me from all your mailing lists. Sincerely..."
I would point out the date on the notice is June 2021 and let them know even the CDC has admitted masks dont work. If they argue with you, tell them you want more informed people treating your pet and move on with your money and your dog.
Bingo. Thanks! Just what looking for.
I think you should show up to the appointment without a mask on. When you get told to put one on, say you're not the customer, your dog is, you just pay his bills because you love him. The letter says customers have to wear masks and you aren't a customer. If they want Doggo to mask up, they should talk to him.
Be sympathetic. Tell them "Sadly, the Covid Scamdemic has left many targeted victims with permanent brain damage. Best of luck in the future."
Wexner Medical Center? That tells you everything you need to know, right there, fren.
As always, it's all about control.
I would show up to the appointment and walk in with no mask. Just ignore the letter.
It's easier to make them all look stupid in person.
There's always the chance they don't actually care about this nonsense, and they'll let you see the vet without the mask.
Did that back in March. About 45 mins into appointment the mask nazi supervisor showed up.
take your mask and shove it.......
Go woke, go broke. Seems pretty simple.
I'd tell them respectfully if they aren't going to mask all of the animals in the facility then you and your dog don't feel safe and won't be keeping the appointment. But, I doubt lamebrains would grasp the satire.
You can't go in with the vet, with my vet in AZ, even with a mask. Two years I have not been able to go in. I am so done with this paranoid pansy ass bitch.
They haven’t updated their policy since 2021?
Kinda what I was thinking!
Of course it’s OSU 🥴
Tell them the cdc doesn’t recommend masks anymore and give them a link to a supportive left leaning news article like this one:
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-indoor-masking-no-longer-necessary-us-rcna17686
I am in this dilemma - have a vet that I really like but his office STILL requires masks and has plexiglass all over the place.
He has taken care of my pups over the years but I never realized he was a staunch libtard, something we have never discussed.
I've started looking around for a new vet - I'd like to give them a chance before I just up and leave but like OP, want to go about it the right way and haven't been able to come up with one.
How much of a chance do you need to give them? We're well past the time for that.
It I was you, I'd just find another vet and go there, and I wouldn't feel obligated to say a word to the original vet. Losing clients is likely nothing new to them, and they might not even care what you have to say.
Good point there, and you are probably right - thanks for sharing that fren 👍
You're welcome.
You are WAY overthinking this one fren. Just fucking leave
🤣 I think you're right, thank you for this!
University? Are you letting students treat your animals? At least a beauty school haircut will grow back out. My wife does animal rescue, they gave a vet school a chance with spays and neuters. What a nightmare. Site infections, on had cotton balls left in it, stitches failing. It was a disaster that lasted not even a week. I'm sure in Ohio you have a good, rural vet. Find one of those. And your cancelation letter should read like this. MASKS? FUCK OFF!
That should do it
Yea, OSU Vet Med is the best in the state. Takes care of most police K-9's and horses.
That's cool. Those are high dollar animals they are entrusting them with. It just sucks that politics, I mean masks, get in the way of you getting that same treatment for your own. Let us know what happens
Just going to throw out there that leaving a negative review on Google, Facebook, etc. makes a difference and getting the negative reviews removed is very unlikely. It’ll lower their star average for those who don’t read reviews, and it will warn sane people not to waste their time with businesses with crappy practices if they do read reviews.
Dont know if this works at a vet's office but here's what I did at my cardiologist's office:
I told them I cannot wear a mask as I'm being treated for congestive heart failure. I hyperventilate within minutes and will need O2. So call and get a Medic here with the O2 and I'll put the mask on.
Got some hem-hawing and I said: You ARE MY CARDIOLOGISTS, check my records.
Not only did they let it go (I guess more because they didnt want to lose $ if I walked out) but I never had a faster doctor office visit.
I'm sorry but masks have been proved to be useless. If your facility is not up to date on basic knowledge, how can I have faith in his care provided here?
Thank you, that's what I am looking for.
My dog and I both know a mask doesn't do anything but restrict our breathing.
These are the people who dropped out of med school. Real doctors are even more stoopider.
Or go my route and wear an old WWII Soviet gas mask. They will force you to remove it in which case you can say it's the only mask that can stop this virus!
Vet: "Mask Required"
Me: "Aloha"
It is FUTILE...it is a CULT!
Veterinarians are largely a scam operation, too. Just so you know. Just a drug/surgery/stupidity extension of the medical fraud system.
Just cancel and be done with it. They are too dumb to do understand. They won’t understand even if they have to shut their business down.
The only thing that will happen if you do decide to piss into the wind is that you will get piss on you.
Keep it simple and move on.
They are asking you to wear a mask. Just call as ask if wearing a mask is a requirement or just a request.
Policies are a red flag that someone without the balls to show up, do the work, and decide on the fly, has been running the show and making decisions... a symptom of the feminizing of our culture...
If your dog has a critical appt then keep the appt and bite your lip. Vets are not seeing new patients and your pet could be without vet care.
"We thank you for your Patience, understanding and cooperation."
My patience has worn thin, I don't understand why you haven't figured out that masks don't work, and I will not be cooperating.
You could tell them that you won't be wearing a mask and put the ball in their court.
I had a vet visit a week ago. No mask policy and no one was wearing a mask except for the Dr. when he came into the exam room. After leaving it on for about 3 mins and no one else in the room, myself/daughter/nurse, having a mask on, he finally pulled it down below his chin. No one sane follows this idiocy.