Vet clinics today seem to be getting just like the doctors' offices for humans. They are all these huge practices, with multiple doctors and they charge an exorbitant amount of money for routine things. The one vet I adored actually left the VCA clinic he was at because he was so fed up with the increase of prices and what they said the vets had to do or what not to do. He ended up moving about 1 1/2hrs away from me, which won't work with my guys unfortunately, but he was great while I had him. The vet I had way back in the beginning of the 90's was this old guy, Dr. F. Murray Iobst. He was so neat. He was in his 80's (started practicing in 1942), and basically had hours on Mondays and Tuesdays by the time I found him in the 90's. He practiced alone, and had one or two vet techs with him. He charged $25.00 for a spay or neuter. He never charged for meds... gave them free. He did it for the animals. He loved them, and they all loved him. He passed away a few years ago, but I will never forget him.

I do love the vet office I go to now. It's a small place with only 2 regular vets, and one is great with ferals, and the other has a wonderful manner with the special needs and senior cats (he's also very handsome, lol). They are very reasonable in their prices, and my cats are treated well. I definitely believe in the small mom and pop places rather than the huge centers where it's all for profit.