He didn't like animals. By that, I don't mean the fussing and baby talk. You get that from the receptionist and the techs. It's what they're paid to do. Gentleness and respect is more like it, and though you may not see it clearly in a vet with compassion, you certainly will know its absence in a vet who has none.
Professionalism is something else again.
Objectivity is perhaps its largest aspect, the ability of a vet to set aside a cat's misery and my voluble anxiety for long enough to explore, with clear sight, the cause and extent of a problem. She examined Tersh, asked several questions of us, considered for half a moment, then left the exam room and returned with a small bottle. She has hyperthyroidism. Tapazole, twice a day. We'll do a blood test to confirm it, but I'm sure that's it.