Tim & Tanya Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Bloody auto correct on phones.. Glad u knew wat i was on about JJ.. Actually I was confused as buggery.... took me a while to realize what you meant and find it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Has everyone who uses the Woolasten Vet clinic heard that Sue and Craig have left? I was surprised to say the least and I will miss them for sure, they have been great with my lot especially Craig with Cooper, he let me stay with him for procedures that you normally wouldn't as he knew what he was like, I think Cooper even doesn't mind the vets now. :laugh: Craig also did all the testing for my girls for Delta. I rang the vets yesterday and they said they are happy to continue doing it. I don't think they have full replacements yet as the receptionist told me they have locums but will be getting some more permanent vets soon. How's everyone coping with the hot snap? I'm at work today and yesterday and it certainly is NOT pleasant out there in the big green shed!,! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Has everyone who uses the Woolasten Vet clinic heard that Sue and Craig have left? I was surprised to say the least and I will miss them for sure, they have been great with my lot especially Craig with Cooper, he let me stay with him for procedures that you normally wouldn't as he knew what he was like, I think Cooper even doesn't mind the vets now. :laugh: Craig also did all the testing for my girls for Delta. I rang the vets yesterday and they said they are happy to continue doing it. I don't think they have full replacements yet as the receptionist told me they have locums but will be getting some more permanent vets soon. How's everyone coping with the hot snap? I'm at work today and yesterday and it certainly is NOT pleasant out there in the big green shed!,! Yes I heard recently. There was a thread in OT about Vets "merging" etc and I made mention of this clinic there so I'll cut and paste it. I must say that I am not very surprised to hear they are leaving.... While I'd not seen Sue for a little while, Craig seemed unhappy with the recent changes in the practice and had let a few things slip to me, which made me think he is "shopping around for options".... ....A little different, but my Vet Clinic recently merged with a number of local regional clinics in the area. At first I didn't notice much change.... new name, new signage etc but the same service. I had always developed a really good relationship with the Vets there and always saw one of about three. They all knew me well, they knew all my animals both furry and scaly, and I trusted them and they knew that, which meant they were free to do whatever was needed at any time. I ran an account with them for many years, even though their policy stated 'no accounts'. I was happy. Lately however, it seems that every-time I go there I seem to get a different Vet... one of many. It's as if they shuffle them around the various clinics, or maybe just have high staff turn-over now? I don't know. I feel like a new client every-time I go there... never know who's behind the counter and they don't know me. It's a little sad, as I have been a loyal client.... I've done a lot for them as they have for me. Tonight I have heard that my two favorite Veterinarians, a Husband & Wife duo, have resigned and are leaving the practice to 'pursue other interests'...... I don't think they've been so happy since the merger, to be honest. With them leaving, I see no real reason to continue on, as it is like starting over. I might try another clinic.... at least all the Vets in the other clinics know me to some extent.... it's a fairly small town. So it goes to show that it is most definitely the people that make the practice.... the 'merger' didn't matter one bit. The changing of staff mattered lots. ... Are others going to stick around or move elsewhere??? There is another Vet here in town who are particularly good with reptiles (as the Vets own a few themselves!) but I've been concerned about other things I've heard from people who go there with their dogs etc, so not sure what to do. Craig & Sue were the better Vets at the practice and I'm sorry to see them leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 For now I will continue on and see how we go, the service I get at the vets is important to me and I don't like to be treated like an idiot as some vets make you feel. Also i really dislike it when you go into a clinic and get a vet that doesn't know their stuff and I feel like I know more than They do, what the hell am I paying for?! I will definatley miss Sue and Craig as they have been our vet now for a lot of years, Craig was our vet for many years and put our Old boy to sleep and he was there from the beginning of all 4 of my lot now. He knows how I am about my animals and on seeing their picture in the paper one time he told me I was tragic with my dogs, :laugh: but he meant it a nice joking kind of way! I have been reasonably lucky with my lot, I don't really go to the vets a lot, the odd grass seed, Cooper and his "bloody" wee and a dislocated toe have been most of what we have been for over the last couple of years and of course yearly checkups and vaccinations, and more recently our delta visits. I hope I can get a vet I like and can keep using I the future, no looking forward to taking Cooper next time, will have to try and get a female vet and he might be ok, even though he is over his "whatever it was" stage he still doesn't like the vet clinic so best to make it as positive as can be for him. Not sure which other vets your referring to JJ but my auntie recently had her little dog (silky x) into the vets to get checked she was carrying her leg and they wanted $300 to X-ray and said if it was cruciate ligament that the op would be $1500 she took Bella home and then went and got a second opinion and the second vet told her right away it was cruciate, no X-ray needed and said the cost would be between $600 -$700 how's that for a big difference! If I do decide down the track to change it will be to Lava street, we used to go there years ago when we lived in Kerr Street but we changed when we shifted, don't ask me why I have no idea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Just had a thought, do you think Craig and Sue might open up another practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am going to start going to Lava Street. James is quite experienced with Reptiles and we have been working together quite closely. They are bringing me all their 'business' and I am giving them all mine from Repti-Life. I must say, I have been very satisfied to date. Barb... No, they are not starting their own practice I can assure you of that. Will PM you later... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Ok look forward to your PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 "Happy Australia Day" local DOLers! What's everyone up to? It's been awfully quiet in here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Happy Australia day to Everyone from us too! I haven't been up to to much, trying to keep cool on the hot days, bit hard at work, I had a fairly good run last year and didn't have to work on most of the hot days but this year haven't been so lucky, I have worked every single one of them, Geez I am a sook but by god I hate the hot weather! So glad to get home to my air con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Love the Auspoodles. Cute pics. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks, such little posers. CJ is missing, he wasn't in a very patriotic mood. :laugh: we had just come back from the park and they all needed a brush because they had so many burs in their coats. Cooper decided he wasn't participating in any brushing activity so he plonked himself in the back yard and stayed there till he thought I'd forgotten about him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley James Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great pics :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Looking gorgeous as usual :) Only just realized that tomorrow is a public holiday LOL seem to not notice these things now we live out of town :laugh:! Pity as I had lots I was going to do in town tomorrow of course LOL Murphys law !!! OH was going to be working but is now having the day off so some more landscaping is in order for us :thumbsup: I can already feel my muscles aching LOL Hope everyone is well and is planning on doing something nice for tomorrow or relaxing at least ;) Except JJ as I see that your open tomorrow :D Off to bed for me Cheers Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Not likely I'd get a day off on a public holiday, unless it's Xmas day or good Friday, and that's only because the shop is shut. on the upside I only have to work till 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim & Tanya Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Nice pics TLC, I always look foward to checking out your pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Our Crocodile Tank arrived on a truck today!!! Lots to do now... We have to silicone PVC pipes into each corner to house the heaters and filter pipes, otherwise Crocodiles tend to 'destroy' them. We've been warned that ANYTHING inside the tank will be promptly crushed so we are going to great lengths to protect all the expensive components!! :laugh: Once that's all done we can fill it up and have it running for a couple of weeks before 'Snap' arrives. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Wow that sounds super exciting! I bet the kids are wrapped at having such a unique pet?! Did anyone else notice that the grooming shop in town had shut down, the one need garden tyre power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Wow that sounds super exciting! I bet the kids are wrapped at having such a unique pet?! Did anyone else notice that the grooming shop in town had shut down, the one need garden tyre power? Yeah you'd think so, but the kids are just like "Meh" about it.... no big deal! :laugh: Pooch Paradise (formerly my Doggy Heaven) has been closed for quite a while. I don't know why it closed, it always seemed busy enough. There is a Thai Grocers in there now, which had originally planned to lease the old Pronto Deli site, in Norfolk Plaza. They were about to sign a 3 year lease for it when the Pooch Paradise site became available. As it is right next door to their existing business (Thai Massage) they took the lease very quickly! So, after Pronto Deli moved to the new site on Raglan Pde, there have been a number of interested parties looking at the old Pronto store, one of which was a real Italian chap who wanted to open an "authentic" Pizzeria, as he reckons "all Pizza's in Warrnambool are rubbish!". That was quite a while ago now and I haven't heard any more from him.... Edited June 13, 2012 by jerojath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Well J you certainly are in the know! All very interesting. Poor old petstock, definatley not a place I wanna shop, but with a change of ownership I think I'd change my mind! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 As someone who has a choice of Colac or Warrnambool Petstock, Colac will get my $$ every time. IMHO Warrnambool Petstock finally lost the plot when they decided they wanted to play in the aquarium market and got rid of half their other stock. I would've thought cats, dogs & horses would've been the main market in Warrnambool, and with a very good aquarium and equine supplies store - why the hell wouldn't you focus on cats and dogs like every other Petstock store? Especially since the other cat/dog store is next to useless? I find the Colac staff friendly, helpful and the range over there is far better than Warrnambool has ever had. He can't be that bad. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) As someone who has a choice of Colac or Warrnambool Petstock, Colac will get my $$ every time. IMHO Warrnambool Petstock finally lost the plot when they decided they wanted to play in the aquarium market and got rid of half their other stock. I would've thought cats, dogs & horses would've been the main market in Warrnambool, and with a very good aquarium and equine supplies store - why the hell wouldn't you focus on cats and dogs like every other Petstock store? Especially since the other cat/dog store is next to useless? I find the Colac staff friendly, helpful and the range over there is far better than Warrnambool has ever had. He can't be that bad. <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> I agree completely, Jess. After my Brother opened Aqua Life Aquarium, Pet Stock suddenly revamped the store and seemed to be concentrating mainly on the Fish & Aquarium stuff. That's all fine, except that they dropped a lot of good products in their place. I used to get a bit of reptile stuff there, but these days they have bugger-all (which doesn't bother me now!! <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> ) I do pop in to the Colac Pet Stock on my way through and reckon they're alright. I dunno if I've ever met the manager before, but the people I've dealt with have been pretty good. Not a bad range of reptile stuff there either, for a country town store! *Edited coz I'm stupid. Edited June 13, 2012 by jerojath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now