many years ago I worked for a collection agency. Some of our clients were veterinary offices. At that time I would say the average bill was under $500 from people who didn't pay for the services they had received.
I was so shocked people would do this after receiving care for what I consider a family member. People like that are what caused the incident the other night for your baby. Supplies, time, rent, etc are not free, I get that, but in a perfect world this would be a non issue, which we don't live in. Employees must do what employers demand or they are out of a job. It's such a shame our beloved must suffer.
My husband also made the statement that vet offices see these little ones and see dollar signs$$$$$$$$$$$$$.