Spotlight PETS | ADVICE The AKC offers tips on finding the right veterinarian for you Dr. Jerry Klein American Kennel Club Apr 12, 2025 Apr 12, 2025 Updated Jun 6, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A good veterinarian will become your partner in helping your pet enjoy a healthy life, so choosing the right one is an important consideration.kAm(96? 49@@D:?8 J@FC 72>:=JVD G6E6C:?2C:2?[ FD6 E96 D2>6 42C6 2?5 4C:E6C:2 E92E J@F H@F=5 :? D6=64E:?8 J@FC @H? A9JD:4:2? @C 56?E:DE]k^AmkAmr@?D:56C J@FC AC:@C:E:6D] %9:?< 23@FE H92E :D :>A@CE2?E E@ J@F H96? =@@<:?8 7@C 2 G6E6C:?2C:2?] $@>6 724E@CD :?4=F56 BF2=:EJ 42C6[ =@42E:@?[ 4=62?=:?6DD[ @77:46 9@FCD 2?5 4@DE^A2J>6?E] (92E C2?86 @7 >65:42= D6CG:46D 5@ E96J AC@G:56n s@ E96J AC@G:56 27E6C\9@FCD 42C6 @C 6>6C86?4J D6CG:46Dn s@ E96J @776C H6==?6DD A24<286Dn s@ E96J A6C7@C> E96:C @H? DFC86C:6Dnk^Am kAm%96D6 2C6 2== :>A@CE2?E 4@?D:56C2E:@?D :? 49@@D:?8 2 G6E6C:?2C:2?] *@FC 8@2= :D E@ 7:?5 E96 G6E6C:?2C:2? 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