I consider my vet to be a bargin. Cooper got his teeth cleaned, anesthesia, blood work up, x-rays, antibiotics for around $350. Vet's have to have extensive training, building, property tax, utilities, insurance, staff, medical equipment and inventory. Lots of overhead. My vet has met me at all hours, once to sew up Lassie's dog snout that she split open from a fence. Another time on a holiday. The quality of my Collies care is very important to me. I'm extremely grateful to have a such a great veteran who has a genuine care for my Collies.
My people doctor charged me over $200. for less then 10 min to tell me it was probably alergies.