You got to realize this brouhaha is not about J. Random Redneck but a veterinarian.
Sounds like that vet just got a F grade in “dealing with pet owners.” J. Random’s beer buddies might not care, but the vet’s customers will.
Hmm. The vet will probably find herself a new job in Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, or etc. where “vermin” is defined as anything with four legs or two that doesn’t belong on your land.