it's honestly such a relief to feel heard. and that i can ask her things without feeling like i'm being ridiculous or overreacting.

Added bonus if she's not too proud to say "I don't know" from time to time. We've had a couple referrals over the years for things my vet has freely admitted they could try to treat, but we'd be better served by more expertise: collapsed trachea and guinea pig concerns, in particular.