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09-06-2005, 01:10 PM | #31 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pearland, TX
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| That's why it pays to have a good relationship with your vet. Our vet had just opened her practice when I got Tyson & Conan (15 years ago). Despite having 3 or 4 vets within blocks of our home, I will drive to her office (about 20 minutes away) because she would do anything for my dogs, and not worry about asking for payment up front. When Conan died, it was at her office (he was a puppy mill dog with congenital heart problems) she cut open his chest and hand massaged his heart to try to get it started again. I know that the Lord allowed it to happen that way because a) He knew that I would not be able to handle coming home and finding Conan dead and b) I know that my vet went above and beyond duty trying to save him and all that could be done to save him was done. Despite all of her efforts and time and medicine, she did not charge me for anything related to the office visit. All she asked me to pay for (and days later mind you) was $99.00 to cover his cremation and the urn for me to keep my boy at home and that was what the cremation place was charging her. I've called her in the middle of the night with questions and she has sent out broadcast faxes trying to help me find Coty. She has also agreed, if it comes a time when one of my dogs needs to be put down, she will come to my home and do it in a loving environment so that we would never have to face doing it in her office. That's the kind of relationship I want to have with my vet. Just not some "show me the money" type who really has no interest in me or my pet. Just my 2 cents worth.
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09-06-2005, 01:37 PM | #32 | |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC
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What an awful experience you had. I'm glad you ended up with healthy puppies after everything you went through. I couldn't agree more. No everyone has an endless supply of money and it really should be based on the person's financial resources as to either payment in full or payments. I know of one vet close to me that once you are an established patient, they will let you make 2 payments. A friend of mine goes there and she has had to a couple of times post date a check for 2 weeks. I'm not sure if they still do it that way or not. I hope that all vets are not just in it for the money. Sorry to keep rambling.
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09-06-2005, 01:39 PM | #33 | |
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But the vet that turned this woman down was an emergency vet. She said that it wasn't her fault.. that the people who owned the clinic had certain rules or something. I think that if people don't have the money to pay for certain things right then and its an emergency (not a family vet) they could atleast give our family vets a call and see how good our credit is with them, and if its good they could work out a payment plan with people.
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09-06-2005, 02:46 PM | #34 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005
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| This is ridiculous. My son in law is a physician and he told me recently about a lady who had been in the hospital one year because she had no place to go and no money. Can you imagine staying in patient a whole year? Our tax dollars at work so why can't a defenseless puppy get care on a monthly payment basis? |
08-06-2008, 07:54 PM | #35 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida
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| If its an emergency Vet Hospital ,they will turn anyone away who doesnt have the money to pay before the dog gets treated. Over here the vets tell you that the consult checkup is $average of $100. Then they will tell you what they need done and a price if you cant pay at least $100 to be seen then they will NOT see you. It's not like a hospital for humans that they cant turn you away for not having the money. When I took Lola for an emergency C-section ,I saw the front desk receptionist turn away a couple who couldnot afford $700 upfront. I felt terrible for them. The girl was totally honest with them and explained that it's a private hospital and that was their policy.The girl also said that she doesnt agree with it .But they dont have anyone working there that does collections when so many pet owners dont make payments. My vet does not take payment plans but..... she LOVES animals first and she has lowered an estimate,given a discount and if its a matter of life and death she would NOT turn one of her patients away . I would not be able to work in a place where I had to see the desperation of pet owners,people crying because they cant afford it and leave with a dying pet in their arms. I could not do it! The only thing that has saved me is having Care Credit. It's a credit card for vets,dentists etc..My vet doesnt accept it but if I really need it ,the emergency vet accepts it. I've been begging our vet to become a Care Credit member but her office says that its a big hassle Genie |
08-06-2008, 07:59 PM | #36 |
Donating YT 11K Club Member | That's so sad and selfish. I think there should be payment plans or something worked out, if the pet needs the treatment right away.
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08-06-2008, 08:01 PM | #37 | |
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__________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3 | |
08-06-2008, 08:22 PM | #38 |
Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma
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| What a horrible situation! My vet lets you pay out or even post date checks. They are wonderful! I had Ace there many times in the beginning and I am pretty sure he wasn't charging me for half of what he did. It is a sad situation that a vet could let a dog leave that is need. I am a nurse and we are expected to provide care, human Dr.'s have an oath, don't vets? If so-this would definately go against that and I would think that would be enough for them to be reprimanded. Turning away sick furbabies.............................That is ridiculous-JMO.........
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08-06-2008, 08:25 PM | #39 |
I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE
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| Someone was making a sticky somewhere about care credit. Maybe in site/suggestions?
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08-06-2008, 08:40 PM | #40 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | emergency vets are outrageous. the regular vet would probably do a payment plan.. but the er vets are the worst. they charge double on holidays.. and my 2 were poisoned on thanksgiving i left after 4 hours and 500.00 to treat one. with iv fluids.they wanted them overnight for another 500.00 thank god they survived.. no thanks to the er. they ate some poisonous berries i think.. they now stay home for all holidays
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08-06-2008, 10:08 PM | #41 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| I think it is standard practice with emergency vets to require payment at the time of service. As awful as that sounds, you wouldn't believe the number of people who stiff vets for their bills after an emergency, especially if the pet doesn't survive. My sister worked at a vet office for years. It is really easy to run up a huge bill quickly in an emergency situation. People aren't thinking clearly and want the vet to do everything possible even when they don't have the money. Emergency clinics wouldn't be able to operate if they worked on the honor system. Your regular vet will often work with you to set up a payment plan because they have a relationship with you. They also will go over expected costs for treatment beforehand if the bill is expected to be large. It's so important to have a plan for an emergency veterinary situation. A special account that is set aside for emergencies only is the best. Some people keep a credit card for just such an emergency. |
08-06-2008, 11:44 PM | #42 |
..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA
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| ... the poor Dog ..... I can't believe it ....
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08-07-2008, 07:11 AM | #43 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| You guys, you really have to understand the other side of things. I know to you it just looks like the vets are "out to make money," but you have no idea of the HUGE overhead these practices carry. Do you know how much an ultrasound machine costs? overnight vet techs salary? On-call physicians? Blood analysis machines? Most of these emergency clinics are highly updated and offer the best technology. These things come at amazingly outrageous costs and have to be covered. I know it seems heartless to you, but have you ever thought of the other side? What happens if they see 100 patients in a weekend, and out of these 100 patients, they each only paid $50. Um, sorry but that's not even enough to cover a few vet techs. I know it seems personal to you, but it's not. It's called necessity. And if they let you make payments, they must let everyone make payments. It's just not going to happen. The other thing you are not thinking about is the dishonesty of people. People will call in with a huge emergency, but then bitch about the price and say they can't afford it. Well when they pull up in their Jag you have to wonder.... Also, there are probably as many if not more people who just aren't going to pay. I am sorry but how, as a veterinarian, are you supposed to be able to weed through the bad ones? Please think about these things before you start complaining about these clinics- they are there to save lives and do so daily. It is just common fact that an emergency clinic will not treat for free, and I am sorry but they shouldn't have to. Also, everyone keeps saying these vets went into veterinary practice for the wrong reason- to make money. Um, I am sorry but the last time I checked people have to make a living. Why should a doctor who has attended 8+ years of school have to subsidize their salary because irresponsible people have pets that they cannot afford? Please have an emergency savings account for your pet. That way you will never be turned away from saving your baby if something should happen. I am sure I have offended several, and I am sorry, but I am just looking at things from the "other side." I am done now...
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08-07-2008, 07:22 AM | #44 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Most vets don't even run these emergency clinics; the vets just work there and don't make the rules. I for one am glad these 24 hour clinics exist, and lots of people wouldn't pay, if they weren't made to, and the clinic would have to close. Its already happened with a number if human hospitals. When someone purchases a dog it comes with a responsibility of taking care of that pet, and a plan must be in order for emergencies. YorkieShadow posted a some information about Care Credit and a link, on this thread, post 1: Care Credit
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08-07-2008, 08:31 AM | #45 | |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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It really is our responsibility to be prepared financially for veterinary emergencies, not the other way around. | |
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