Our cat gave birth to four kittens, and due to an unforeseen circumstance, we had to seek veterinary assistance at this clinic. We were attended to by Locum Vet Nomfundo Ndlwana, and unfortunately, our encounter left us deeply dissatisfied with the level of professionalism and care provided.
Nomfundo Ndlwana's demeanor during our visit was unprofessional. She did not offer advice, and her dismissive attitude only heightened our anxiety. Moreover, her handling of the required C-section procedure lacked the empathy one would expect from a professional in the field.
We requested information on the expected duration of the procedure due to family commitments, especially concerning the care of the kittens. Unfortunately, our queries were met with sarcastic remarks and a lack of consideration for our concerns. This unprofessional behavior further intensified our distress.
Subsequently, we expressed our grievances to the receptionist, who provided advice and assistance. However, our dissatisfaction persisted, prompting us to share our experience through a review. In response, we received an email from Manager Luke Frewin, acknowledging the issues and assuring us that the locum vet would not be working with their clinic again. He also offered £200 to remove the review.
While we appreciate Mr. Frewin's efforts to address the situation, additional concerns arose. The lack of clear communication regarding the neutering procedure and its impact on the mother cat's ability to feed her kittens left us deeply troubled.
Furthermore, the manager's promise to discuss our concerns during an appointment did not materialize, and the subsequent email, while apologizing for the oversight, did not fully address the emotional and practical challenges we are facing.
Our cat's neutering, which was not an emergency, has now deprived the kittens of their mother's milk. This unexpected and distressing situation has taken a toll on our family, causing considerable stress and sleepless nights.
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