Vet bill!!!!!

[Ellie May]

I'm actually surprised to see that people believe only one exam fee should be charged for two dogs. Double the fet's time to examine, double time to type upnrecords, double time for tech to run around getting things ready, double time for assustants to restrain, double time to think about what is going on, etc. They should charge for both. That said, my vet doesn't always charge for exams and when she does it is often billed as Minor.

[barneysmommmy]

It sounds high to me. Barney was neutered and had his dew claws removed last week. Total cost was $105.

[tinav]

Hi all...

Just to up date you on the latest re my bill. I have just sent the (for lack of a better word) Vet a letter telling him I want the money back he charged for the unnecessary vaccines, etc.

Thanks again for all your help and comments...will update soon.
Tina

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I'm actually surprised to see that people believe only one exam fee should be charged for two dogs. Double the fet's time to examine, double time to type upnrecords, double time for tech to run around getting things ready, double time for assustants to restrain, double time to think about what is going on, etc. They should charge for both. That said, my vet doesn't always charge for exams and when she does it is often billed as Minor.

I agree. When I bring 2 in at a time, our vet will charge a discounted office visit fee for one of them, but they do still charge. And in my opinion, they should - it's still an entirely different appointment. Sure, it saves them *some* time with both of them there, but it doesn't save them enough to warrant a free office visit, imo.

[auntielaurie]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I think you are mixing up people, tinav looks to be a female and I don't see any rude post from her.

I understand the word "rape" is a strong word but I can understand her use in this case. It is what she feels.

I see nothing wrong with the posters use of the word "rape"
I too felt like the emergency vet we used a few months ago tried to "rape'' us. Telling us she needed to do test on my pregnant female that needed a C-section. The test were an ultra sound, x rays, blood work among others. She estimated the bill at $2400. We had $1000. put away for an emergency. When I told her we didn't have that much money she said to use care credit. Well they turned us down for $1000, credit. We have not used credit for 15 years. So I told her all I wanted was the C-section. What do you know it was $1000...just what I told her we had in the bank. This was an emergency vet on a Sunday night. Our regular vet. only charges $500. for a C-section. We live in a tiny little town but the emergency vet is in a big city.

[tinav]

Originally Posted by auntielaurie

I see nothing wrong with the posters use of the word "rape"
I too felt like the emergency vet we used a few months ago tried to "rape'' us. Telling us she needed to do test on my pregnant female that needed a C-section. The test were an ultra sound, x rays, blood work among others. She estimated the bill at $2400. We had $1000. put away for an emergency. When I told her we didn't have that much money she said to use care credit. Well they turned us down for $1000, credit. We have not used credit for 15 years. So I told her all I wanted was the C-section. What do you know it was $1000...just what I told her we had in the bank. This was an emergency vet on a Sunday night. Our regular vet. only charges $500. for a C-section. We live in a tiny little town but the emergency vet is in a big city.

Lol....that was discussed a few weeks ago and the author of the critical post said she thought it was a different person who had inappropriate comments in another thread....the back and forth was really funny.

But yes we all feel that same way bout some of these bills..they do take advantage of us esp. during emotional times. What is not emotional about our babies

Tina