Tipping at the vet's office

[skhill]

Is it done? My dog is a bastard to the folks at the vet's office; he has to be muzzled to be examined, and he's getting really good at making it hard to get the muzzle on. I've been bringing home-made baked goods whenever I bring him in; that feels like an appropriate apology/tip, but what do y'all think?

These days my elderly Pokey's having to visit the vet more and more often; he's got arthritis, a barely functioning thyroid, unexplained seizures, and yesterday the vet confirmed that his kidneys are not working well at all. But he's still enjoying his life, and still hassling cats and squirrels...

[Biciclista]

I never heard of tipping my veterinarian's office, but gifts of flowers, fruit or chocolate are never turned down. :-)
Once we went blueberry picking and gave our veterinarian a bucketful. He loved them.

[badger]

yeah, I've never heard of tipping, either. I'd imagine gifts, especially consumables, are appreciated!

[PamNY]

Tipping is not something I've done or heard of, but all the gifts mentioned sound wonderful. Also, a note of appreciation might be well-received.

[Tri Girl]

I agree with the others. I wouldn't tip. The vet is making enough money on all your visits. I think the baked goods/consumables are probably very welcome and are a great way to show your appreciation.

[pinsonp2]

Our dog was hit by a car and the vet and staff stayed a lot of extra hours for her (that was 6 yesrs ago and she is doing great). We provided a basket of home grown tomatoes with a note of thanks for the extra effort.

P2

[Dogmama]

I think your gifts of homemade treats is terrific! Great idea!

[TsPoet]

Is it done? My dog is a bastard to the folks at the vet's office; he has to be muzzled to be examined, and he's getting really good at making it hard to get the muzzle on. I've been bringing home-made baked goods whenever I bring him in; that feels like an appropriate apology/tip, but what do y'all think?
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Never heard of tipping, but I like your thinking. I've got one like that, too, next time I'm going to bring something in for the vet and vet tech.