Lisette-
My vet (for whom I also used to work) does in fact wash her hands
thoroughly with surgical scrub before seeing each patient, and the exam
tables get wiped down with disinfectant solution then sprayed and allowed
to dry between each patient.  Because the sink is not in the exam rooms
the patient's owners do not see her washing her hands, and the tables are
done in between as well.  Even her ex-husband, with whom she used to be in
practice, used these techniques, and I do NOT consider him the greatest vet
in the world.  I can't speak for all vets, but there are at least 2 vets in
the world who use proper disinfecting technique (tongue firmly in cheek).
You asked.
 
Jamie
[Posted in FML issue 3233]