My vet is gone!!!

lisgje · 05-19-2011, 06:32 PM

Called my vets office last night to update him on Chance's progress and was told he was no longer there. They won't tell me what happened or where he went. He was there for nearly 30 yrs and I just saw him less than two weeks ago. I am devastated. He saved Shane's life and Chance's. Always respected me and my research on IBD and was always open to suggestions on treatment. He went the extra mile for me with both dogs (and my cats when they had issues). Chance was finally comfortable and trusted him. This is heartbreaking for me. Asked for the owner to call me today and the receptionist said she would have him call, but he did not. How can I find him again? If he had retired, they surely would have said so. Since this was so sudden, guessing there must have been some underlying issues going on. Rochester Veterinary Associates bought out the practice from Dr. Pulver around 6 yrs or so ago and he stayed then, so surprised that he is suddenly gone and they won't discuss it. He has been my vet for nearly 15 yrs and I sat here crying last night. Can't believe I am so upset. Contacted my trainer and she said several of her clients are also very upset about this as well since they were clients of his too. No one can seem to find out what happened.

I am really heartbroken and upset that they did not contact me to let me know he was gone.

Rerun · 05-19-2011, 06:36 PM

Have you tried even basic research? Googling his name? Looking him up in the phone book? Calling information to see if he's listed with another practice?

Checking the obituaries? Seems like they'd say so if he passed, but could be that his family didn't want everyone to know for one reason or another.

Wolfiesmom · 05-19-2011, 06:40 PM

Maybe find his home phone and give him a call.

lisgje · 05-19-2011, 06:46 PM

Yes, I tried all of those things. I called the one William Maier in the phone book, but no response. Google only refers me back to Penfield Vet Hospital and they have not taken him off their website as a vet, nothing in the obits. Tried the American Veterinary Association to see if he registered somewhere else, but you have to be a member to find a member. Exhausted all internet searches I could think of.

GSDGunner · 05-19-2011, 07:00 PM

Have you tried calling other vet offices to see if he is employed there now?

If it just happened, chances are if you wait a few weeks and try googling him again, he might show up.

lisgje · 05-19-2011, 07:03 PM

Thanks, I will try calling other vets in a week or so. I really do not want to loose him! He is awesome. If he starts his own practice, how would I find him then? Internet?

dawnandjr · 05-19-2011, 07:15 PM

Rochester Criagslist- pets section - there are tons of people that check there. I bet someone would know something. Post requesting info.

GSDGunner · 05-19-2011, 07:19 PM

If he starts his own practice then he'll likely advertise. He's got to get the word out somehow.
When my vet left the practice, I saw her advertising in local papers that she had relocated to another office.
I'm sure you'll find him.

Remo · 05-19-2011, 07:23 PM

That is pretty rotten that they will not be upfront with you about what is going on and where he went.

Isn't there a friendly soul in the office that might help you out?

Jax's Mom · 05-19-2011, 07:36 PM

Try contacting the regulating body, they'll know for sure if he's still practicing and where.

05-19-2011, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
lisgje Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 750	My vet is gone!!! Called my vets office last night to update him on Chance's progress and was told he was no longer there. They won't tell me what happened or where he went. He was there for nearly 30 yrs and I just saw him less than two weeks ago. I am devastated. He saved Shane's life and Chance's. Always respected me and my research on IBD and was always open to suggestions on treatment. He went the extra mile for me with both dogs (and my cats when they had issues). Chance was finally comfortable and trusted him. This is heartbreaking for me. Asked for the owner to call me today and the receptionist said she would have him call, but he did not. How can I find him again? If he had retired, they surely would have said so. Since this was so sudden, guessing there must have been some underlying issues going on. Rochester Veterinary Associates bought out the practice from Dr. Pulver around 6 yrs or so ago and he stayed then, so surprised that he is suddenly gone and they won't discuss it. He has been my vet for nearly 15 yrs and I sat here crying last night. Can't believe I am so upset. Contacted my trainer and she said several of her clients are also very upset about this as well since they were clients of his too. No one can seem to find out what happened. I am really heartbroken and upset that they did not contact me to let me know he was gone.

05-19-2011, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,809	Maybe find his home phone and give him a call. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

05-19-2011, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSDGunner Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Near Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 2,194	Have you tried calling other vet offices to see if he is employed there now? If it just happened, chances are if you wait a few weeks and try googling him again, he might show up. __________________ Linda & Gunner 9/14/08 "Do not make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans or they will treat you like dogs." - Martha Scott http://www.youtube.com/GSDGunner

05-19-2011, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
dawnandjr Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Macedon, NY Posts: 1,054	Rochester Criagslist- pets section - there are tons of people that check there. I bet someone would know something. Post requesting info. __________________ Dawn Brogan German Shepherd Yoko von der Burg Austerlitz pedigree information http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...html?id=713938

05-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
GSDGunner Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Near Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 2,194	If he starts his own practice then he'll likely advertise. He's got to get the word out somehow. When my vet left the practice, I saw her advertising in local papers that she had relocated to another office. I'm sure you'll find him. __________________ Linda & Gunner 9/14/08 "Do not make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans or they will treat you like dogs." - Martha Scott http://www.youtube.com/GSDGunner

05-19-2011, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Have you tried even basic research? Googling his name? Looking him up in the phone book? Calling information to see if he's listed with another practice? Checking the obituaries? Seems like they'd say so if he passed, but could be that his family didn't want everyone to know for one reason or another.

05-19-2011, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
lisgje Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 750	Yes, I tried all of those things. I called the one William Maier in the phone book, but no response. Google only refers me back to Penfield Vet Hospital and they have not taken him off their website as a vet, nothing in the obits. Tried the American Veterinary Association to see if he registered somewhere else, but you have to be a member to find a member. Exhausted all internet searches I could think of.

05-19-2011, 07:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
lisgje Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 750	Thanks, I will try calling other vets in a week or so. I really do not want to loose him! He is awesome. If he starts his own practice, how would I find him then? Internet?

05-19-2011, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Remo Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,396	That is pretty rotten that they will not be upfront with you about what is going on and where he went. Isn't there a friendly soul in the office that might help you out? __________________ Yours in GSDs and rescue, Lea Good Dogs for Good Homes Virginia German Shepherd Rescue www.shepherdrescue.org

05-19-2011, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jax's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,227	Try contacting the regulating body, they'll know for sure if he's still practicing and where.

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