Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 12/28/2007

Question
they arent skin and ear questions. my first question is why do vets charge so much for all there services? ive always wondered to that. hope u can answer this question for me thanks

Answer
Put in simple terms, it costs 80 cents out of every dollar charged to run a veterinary hospital. A vet spends 8-10 years in college and vet school and has acquired significant knowledge and skill that should be compensated for.  Vets really don't make nearly as much as other doctors do.