Vet refuses to do Spay AND Extractions

[*LabLoverKEB*]

That's absolutely ridiculous and they is NO reason why these two very common procedures cannot be performed at the same time.... HappyLabs said it, they will get more money out of you if you do indeed do these two procedures separately. Doing it separately would require your dog to be anesthetized twice, a spay typically takes 30 minutes, and the extractions of the two retained deciduous teeth would take about 10 minutes, if that. For each procedure, that's drugs they will charge you for, an IV catheter and fluids, monitoring of your dog while she's anesthetized, the time the actual procedures take, take home medications, an E-collar, etc. And quite honestly, that's irresponsible of that Dr. to want to put your dog under twice.

If I were you, I'd take my dog elsewhere! Keep us updated, please!

[Maggiemae89]

I agree with everybody else... obviously. I am a veterinary Technician student and although I am not completely done with school I know this is ridiculous. And THE biggest problem would be putting your dog under anesthesia more than once...It sounds to me that Banfield wants squeeze you dry.
I saw your post and good call on going somewhere else. I will never work for a "chain" vet office, even though I am going into large animal where there isn't as many corporate vets.
BUT for fun I am going to ask my professor (a veterinarian for 50 years) what he thinks about the Banfield vet saying this! I will let you know what he says! And make sure you get those baby teeth out soon before they get infected!
Maggie

[SWHouston]

YES, I will keep you posted, have a new Vet I'm scheduling appts with Monday.
I'll let you know what happens. Thanks to all of you for your comments.

Have a good Day !
S.W.