Quote Originally Posted by luckies4me
As much as people don't want to believe this, 90% of vets are in it for the money, not to help the animals. It's horrible.

Most people that I know NEED to make money. Most people I know would prefer to make more money than less money. How does that make it 'horrible'? Frankly, with the cost of any advanced degree, how do you see vets, in particular, doing it for the money? My male cat, Dakota, just spent two whole nights, and three days, at the clinic. His bill? $389. Two weeks ago, he had major, life altering surgery, and was in the clinic for 5 days, with supportive care. His bill? $2000. Not exactly a ton of money, considering he was on oxygen, had surgery with a specialist and a support person, not to mention the nursing care he received pre and post op. I have known more than my fair share of vets, sadly. Not a single one of the ones I know were living the life of the rich and famous. I have lived in 3 states over the course of my 42 years, and frankly, don't see your claim that they are doing it for the money.

Even if they WERE doing it for the money, how is that wrong? Big secret- I work for the money! I want MORE money. I went to law school knowing I stood to make more money as a lawyer than I would as a claims adjuster (my former position). Why is that wrong? I have bills, vet bills included, just like everyone else.

You seem to run into some totally "unique" situations.