my vet saved my dogs life at one time and when i saw him in town one time it just didnt seem right to call him by his name mr..... as he really is my hero
what do you say to him
thanks for your answers
xxx vici
2007-09-23 01:13:46 · 34 answers · asked by vici 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
In the UK a vet is NOT called doctor (unless he or she has a doctorate), it's Mr or Mrs etc. What you've got on here are a lot of Americanisms, where they do call a vet doctor.
Strangely, in the UK medical doctors study for years to get the title doctor, then those going on to be surgeons study for even more years to lose the title and be called Mr/Mrs/Miss!
Your vet will be delighted if you just call him Mr and express your appreciation for what he did.
2007-09-23 21:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet is a doctor as much as any MD, but I'm going to call them by their first name, just like I would call any other kind of doctor by their first name. If they don't like it, then I will take my business elsewhere. I've also found that the really gifted and talented ones actually prefer to be treated as a human, it's the lazy, wanna bee's that insist on being called Dr.
2007-09-23 01:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in this case he's a doctor. Whenever in doubt you can always use "sir" or "maam". It's a real sign of respect. And if you're not sure and call someone "doctor" who shouldn't be addressed as doctor, they won't be offended by it, trust me LOL When I put on my uniform and lab coat my 3 year old son calls me doctor (and then turns and runs the other way) and I think "Yeah I wish..." Go for the flattery!
2007-09-23 02:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by Spazz 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A vet is in fact a Doctor.
It takes more schooling to become a Vet or a Pharmacist then it does to become a Medical Doctor
2007-09-23 01:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by Don M 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Vets go to school for as long as a human doctor... they are a doctor for animals so I would say yes you would call them Dr
2007-09-23 02:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by budda_fly_princess 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Address him anyway you like as long it is not derogatory. Most Vets are service providers and take your money for doing so. You are their customer. The guy in MacDonalds feeds you but you don't get hung up on what to call him.
2007-09-23 01:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A vet IS a doctor. It's actually harder to become an animal doctor than a people doctor. It's harder to get into veterinary medical schools.
2007-09-23 01:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
vets are considered as doctors.
So, out of respect of his/her position earning so hard to become a vet, then call them as society call them by their title: Doctor!
Although , to me (if i am the vet), it does not matter as long as people is loving unto one another in giving a due respect and care without hypocrisy and partiality, which means to be always sincere and honest in all things you do!
2007-09-23 01:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by Ephesians 2:8 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless the vet is also a friend you address them as "Doctor"
2007-09-23 05:02:40 · answer #9 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As has already been stated, vets *are* doctors. The amount of work they put into their education and training is comparable, if not more difficult, than medical school.
2007-09-23 02:31:25 · answer #10 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋