It’s not vets that are the problem. It’s private companies buying up small business vetrinarians and then raising prices at all of their clinics. This is made even easier by the fact that said company also owns all of the drug companies as well.

My state has a massive vet shortage because of this exact situation. A company came in and bought up all of the small vet clinics in town, those amazing vets left because they weren’t getting paid enough.

Now we not only have less clinics to choose from, and the ones we can choose from seem like different clinics but are actually the same business, but we also have no interest in professionals living and working here because they wouldn’t make enough.

Please stop blaming vets for something that is clearly the fault of greedy corporate billionaires.

Seriously, what is the point of pet insurance, when no vet accepts it?

I am of the opinion that Medicare for All should include pets. No living creature should have to pay for healthcare.

Nothing wrong with pet insurance being a option. Here many people get it because a random 500€ bill in the wrong month can really fuck you up. Unfortunately older dogs aren't eligible.

Question is, why are vets increasing their prices? Is there just not enough competition? Insurance alone can't be the answer.