- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Is there a bigger scam than veterinarians?
Posted on 3/24/16 at 6:33 am to More beer please
Posted on 3/24/16 at 6:33 am to More beer please
quote:
Well this is not even remotely true
Very true. All it takes is one bite.
OP, my daughter is a Vet. That is what she wanted out of life from a very early age. She could of did anything else if she wanted. A very smart cookie.
I tried to talk her into another field, but I always told her and my son, find something that you will be happy with doing that for the rest of your life.
8 extra years of school and 200K later, she is a Vet. I know for a fact that when she treats a animal, she always tells the person what is what and what is best for treatments. Yes, drug companies do try to push Vets to sell there products, just like a regular doctor are too! But, I know she doesn't do that unless the animal needs it.
Oh, she does donates time each month for free spading, nurturing.
Oh, she loves to hunt too!
She is not a crazy animal person. 
So, not all Vets are a scam, just like people doctors are not scams. Sure, there are some in it for the money, but that is like everything else.
2
Posted on 3/24/16 at 6:36 am to BCMCubs
quote:
Big reason i dont have any pets
I am my second Lab. My first one lived 11 years this one is 8. The first Lab was a great hunting dog and went every where with me. When he passed I didn't want another dog not because I don't like dogs but family talked me into it so now I am divorced and have the second Lab. I can promise when he passes I will not own another not because I don't like dogs but because I am tired of worrying what am I going to do with them when I want to go somewhere. So I understand this position.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 7:03 am to LeonPhelps
quote:
At nearly 14 years old, if there is something obviously wrong with my dog, I'm just going to put her down rather than pay for my vet's kids to go to college.
Bravo
This post was edited on 3/24/16 at 7:03 am
Posted on 3/24/16 at 7:28 am to LeonPhelps
quote:
LeonPhelps
Are you the Zodiac?
Posted on 3/24/16 at 7:35 am to LeonPhelps
I am allergic to dogs and cats and am almost glad I am. Talk about a waste of $ on an animal.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 7:52 am to tigger42day
quote:
And when you contact them about the bill, they threaten a malpractice lawsuit which means you either forget the charges or deal with the BS associated with fighting a malpractice complaint.
What are the damages in LA for pet malpractice? In FL you can only recover the FMV of the dog which is usually like $500. Essentially there is no recourse against a Vet for malpractice.
This post was edited on 3/24/16 at 7:53 am
Posted on 3/24/16 at 8:03 am to LeonPhelps
quote:
At nearly 14 years old, if there is something obviously wrong with my dog, I'm just going to put her down rather than pay for my vet's kids to go
And this is where you are different than most people. Most do not put a dollar value on a pet as it is part of the family. I would most certainly draw the line at some point but I do everything I can to keep mine healthy. We pay a very small amount of pet health insurance every month. I think it's like $17. But we get almost all the money back in his meds, his shots, and a percentage of any other medical procedure aside from neutering him.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 8:06 am to boosiebadazz
quote:
You're a strange cat. I'd be curious to follow you around for a day to see how your real-life relationships play out.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 8:07 am to Sevendust912
Animals dont need vets like you think they do. After puppy shots, they shouldn't need a vet until later in their life and even then they wont need them often.
If you had a dog that wanted nothing more than to be by your side and do whatever you asked of it, you would understand.
The more time spent with a dog, the more loyal and obedient it will be. Its almost an extension of yourself with much better senses. Ever since I owned my first dog, I always admired that bond. Its not much different than a child except that they learn faster. Dogs arent human and I dont treat mine like they are. They need guidance and when they want nothing more than to please their master its a real joy.
If you had a dog that wanted nothing more than to be by your side and do whatever you asked of it, you would understand.
The more time spent with a dog, the more loyal and obedient it will be. Its almost an extension of yourself with much better senses. Ever since I owned my first dog, I always admired that bond. Its not much different than a child except that they learn faster. Dogs arent human and I dont treat mine like they are. They need guidance and when they want nothing more than to please their master its a real joy.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 8:19 am to Gris Gris
The puppy I rescued from a home at 4 months old already had heartworms. You have to remember the cost of school to become a vet. So the cost also needs to be able to offset vet school costs also. Vets make good money in comparison to the average person, but it's not what you would think. 60-80k on average.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 8:24 am to LSUtiger89
quote:
Vets make good money in comparison to the average person
Not really
quote:
but it's not what you would think. 60-80k on average.
The avg starting salary is 45k. Large animal vets tend to make more like Equine, simply because of the industry.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 8:27 am to LSUtiger89
quote:
Vets make good money in comparison to the average person, but it's not what you would think. 60-80k on average.
The average person doesn't go to college for 7 or 8 years and have a doctorate. I don't see what relevance your comparison has.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 9:01 am to MikeBRLA
I love my dogs and value their lives over many of you worthless pieces of shite. Yes, i'd save my dogs in a fire over a random stranger.
dogs > people
dogs > people
Posted on 3/24/16 at 11:56 am to tigerpimpbot
Can't answer for LA law. I left private practice and now only do work with large animals and my company handles malpractice insurance so I'm out of the loop on current laws. Even with the FMV of the animal, it's not the damages you might face, it's the time, hassle and dealing with lawyers, all of which you do not get compensated for which make the "threaten to sue" a viable practice for skipping on your bill.
This post was edited on 3/24/16 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 3/24/16 at 12:12 pm to LeonPhelps
Unless you have a Border Collie, you can get ivermectin cheaply and it works perfectly. Won't control fleas.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 3/24/16 at 12:33 pm to BCMCubs
quote:
That's cool. I just watched my step mom growing up spend a fortune on a 2 year old dog with hip/heart conditions, and a cat that literally had nine lives. No way I would ever do that
I always thought the same thing before I got my puppy. I would do stupid things to keep her around if need be
My cat is living on borrowed time when the fiancee rescued him. He's cool but I won't be heart broken
Posted on 3/24/16 at 12:40 pm to MikeBRLA
quote:
The average person doesn't go to college for 7 or 8 years and have a doctorate.
If you must use "doctorate" to refer to a medical degree, use "professional doctorate" so as not to imply a PhD.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 12:53 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
quote:
If you must use "doctorate" to refer to a medical degree, use "professional doctorate" so as not to imply a PhD.
Doctorate is generic and encompasses any doctoral degree (MD, DVM, PhD, etc). I’ll continue correctly using the term. Carry on.
Posted on 3/24/16 at 12:58 pm to MikeBRLA
quote:
Doctorate is generic and encompasses any doctoral degree (MD, DVM, PhD, etc). I’ll continue correctly using the term. Carry on.
So would you describe a residency as "post-doctoral training"? Are residents post-docs?
Posted on 3/24/16 at 1:05 pm to More beer please
quote:
Large animal vets tend to make more like Equine, simply because of the industry.
wrong. Small animal vets (practice owners) anyway make more money than large animal vets. Equine isn't near what its made out to be. The income to time worked ratio is way out of balance. Food animal pracitce is even worse.
Page 8 of 9
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News