As most clients know at this point, I have recently purchased Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital from Dr. Oglesby. I was looking at a number of hospitals when I started to look for a hospital to become an owner of. There are so many reasons I chose to go with Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital and many of those reasons are so very apparent with the challenges that have occurred since buying a practice.
When you're looking at where you might want to set up your own future, you have to look at more than the business itself. You're going to make your life here. Being a small business owner is not just a short commitment, it's a lifestyle, as many others in our community know and understand. I have been here for not quite a year, but it was clear from the start that this community is one that I could make my home in.
The clients that come here are as varied as the pets themselves. Every person feels differently about their animals, whether they are cats, dogs, farm animals, or their companion horses. What makes veterinary medicine challenging, but also very interesting is learning to practice the best medicine possible keeping the goals of our clients in mind. Some of our favorite clients come in and have limited funds and some are lucky enough to not have to worry about how much things cost. It doesn't change how much they love their pet and it doesn't change that we offer the best medicine to everyone. We always try to work with everyone as best as every one can to find the best medicine for their furry family member. The thing about this community that I have found is that most everyone is honest and forthright about their goals with their pets.
The clients are the reason we are able to help animals. Sometimes people come in and thank us for the work we've done, but without the owners that are trying their best, we would help a grand total of zero animals. I am happy to be a part of a community that helps make make my job easier.
Robert and Janette Oglesby also have been so helpful in doing all they can to build up a practice that supports a community. They have done so much to help me in starting this new adventure from being a veterinarian to managing a practice. Dr. Oglesby has been a loved veterinarian here in this community and many clients are sad to see him cut back his hours. If it wasn't for their work, Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital would not have been able to serve the clients it does today. (For those that love to see Dr. Oglesby, he is still available every Monday!!)
The last and one of the biggest reasons I chose Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital are Hunter, Sirena, Michelle, and Ashley. If you have not met the staff, you're missing out. Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital, hands down, had the most caring staff you'd ever meet. As a veterinarian, we always get to see how the animals are treated behind the scenes. We get to see everything. This crew, from day one, cared about the comfort of the animals, and spending time with them to be sure they felt comfortable in the hospital; whether for boarding, surgery, or a sickness stay. The little things always count for so much.
I'm not saying that these four (or myself!) never have bad days. We all get short sometimes or have trying days sometimes. However, I find that even when other things in life are bothering these four, they do whatever they can to treat the clients and patients with the utmost respect. I have not even been here a year, and I have seen so many tears shed for lost pets that have been coming here a long time. I have seen true excitement in the staff's eyes when a pet they care about so much is coming in. I also have seen them face some tough times or yes, sometimes some trying pets with respect. This meant so much to me in my decision of where I wanted to spend my life.
Thank you all for making Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital the place it is today. I look forward to serving you all as time goes on!
Mindy S Wesely
When you're looking at where you might want to set up your own future, you have to look at more than the business itself. You're going to make your life here. Being a small business owner is not just a short commitment, it's a lifestyle, as many others in our community know and understand. I have been here for not quite a year, but it was clear from the start that this community is one that I could make my home in.
The clients that come here are as varied as the pets themselves. Every person feels differently about their animals, whether they are cats, dogs, farm animals, or their companion horses. What makes veterinary medicine challenging, but also very interesting is learning to practice the best medicine possible keeping the goals of our clients in mind. Some of our favorite clients come in and have limited funds and some are lucky enough to not have to worry about how much things cost. It doesn't change how much they love their pet and it doesn't change that we offer the best medicine to everyone. We always try to work with everyone as best as every one can to find the best medicine for their furry family member. The thing about this community that I have found is that most everyone is honest and forthright about their goals with their pets.
The clients are the reason we are able to help animals. Sometimes people come in and thank us for the work we've done, but without the owners that are trying their best, we would help a grand total of zero animals. I am happy to be a part of a community that helps make make my job easier.
Robert and Janette Oglesby also have been so helpful in doing all they can to build up a practice that supports a community. They have done so much to help me in starting this new adventure from being a veterinarian to managing a practice. Dr. Oglesby has been a loved veterinarian here in this community and many clients are sad to see him cut back his hours. If it wasn't for their work, Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital would not have been able to serve the clients it does today. (For those that love to see Dr. Oglesby, he is still available every Monday!!)
The last and one of the biggest reasons I chose Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital are Hunter, Sirena, Michelle, and Ashley. If you have not met the staff, you're missing out. Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital, hands down, had the most caring staff you'd ever meet. As a veterinarian, we always get to see how the animals are treated behind the scenes. We get to see everything. This crew, from day one, cared about the comfort of the animals, and spending time with them to be sure they felt comfortable in the hospital; whether for boarding, surgery, or a sickness stay. The little things always count for so much.
I'm not saying that these four (or myself!) never have bad days. We all get short sometimes or have trying days sometimes. However, I find that even when other things in life are bothering these four, they do whatever they can to treat the clients and patients with the utmost respect. I have not even been here a year, and I have seen so many tears shed for lost pets that have been coming here a long time. I have seen true excitement in the staff's eyes when a pet they care about so much is coming in. I also have seen them face some tough times or yes, sometimes some trying pets with respect. This meant so much to me in my decision of where I wanted to spend my life.
Thank you all for making Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital the place it is today. I look forward to serving you all as time goes on!
Mindy S Wesely
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