I should have been a veterinarian..

[Treasure Chest]

You guys seem to be getting ripped off. My dogs shots are about $150 a year, and I adopted him for $110 which included his first round of shots and neutering.

I've been lucky enough to find a vet that makes his money off of his large animal hospital. We've been going to him for years, as have most of his clients, so he keeps his prices low, and relies on repeat business and client referrals. I've probably sent 20 new patients to him in the last few years, but even with the addition of his new surgical center and hiring 2 more vets on, he still has his services priced to where the average family can afford to have pets.

The bulldog is going in for eye surgery when she gets off antibiotics. He's charging $75 for the surgical cost of both eyes, anesthesia, and having someone sit with her until she fully wakes up.

[mustangguy289]

No. My normal vet wants $350. I've called several places, none less than that (other than the SPCA). Last place I called quoted me $900.

Where are you taking this dog? Our vet in Midlothian does it for about $100. What kind of dog?

[bcoop]

Where are you taking this dog? Our vet in Midlothian does it for about $100. What kind of dog?

It's my dog's normal vet, right up the street. The one who's done all the shots, etc. Boxer mix.

[GVazquez]

http://www.hsnt.org/spay_neuter.php

[Rreemo]

Earlier in life I spent 6 years as a Veterinary Technician....trust me, that business is like any other....you get what you pay for. You wouldn't believe some of the barbaric shit I saw from those "low cost" clinics. No thanks.

[Barbie]

Sam's all pets by UTA fixed my cat and dog for pretty cheap. That was about 4 yrs ago but I think it was less than $100 but they are boys and that's alot less work.

[Sean88gt]

Both can be done quickly and effectively with a coat hanger and some bleach.

*edit*
Be sure and use a metal coat hanger, the plastic kind can get messy.

I posed the question to someone today wondering if the number of abortions has fallen with the abundance of plastic hangers.