A Trip to the Vet

Let’s jump out of bed and into the car for an imaginary trip with your pet to the veterinarian.

Please answer the following questions:

  1. Today is the day you have to take your pet to the veterinarian. You wake up to see that he/she is already staring at you. Looking into those eyes, you think __________________ and you are feeling __________________.
  2. What are the things you need to do before getting into the car with your pet? Is there a carrier involved? Are you worried about car sickness? What are you feeling as you prepare to leave your home?
  3. On your way to the vet, you hear your pet _________________ and this makes you feel ___________________. Additionally, you are thinking ___________________.
  4. You get an impression the moment you walk into the veterinary office. What are the things that immediately contribute to how you feel?
  5. The check in process makes you feel _______________ because _______________.
  6. While you wait for your appointment, your pet looks/sounds ___________________.  This makes you feel___________.
  7. Now it is time to go in for your appointment. You know this because _________________. Now you feel __________________.
  8. During the examination, they take your pet ‘to the back’ and leave you waiting in the room alone. What are you feeling and thinking?
  9. When they return your pet, he/she seems __________________ and you think ____________________.
  10. At the desk, the CSR tells you that today’s bill is $575.00. What are your thoughts?