What is reasonable

Hello everyone, just a question for you. What should I consider to be a reasonble amount to pay for veterinary care? I know that country wide the costs vary considerably, and even here in York the costs vary. Fortunately we haven't been to the vets with gus for a number of years, and yes he is insured, but the mere cost of going in and asking the vet a question is astronomical, and I was on the lookout for a vet with cheaper consultation fees. I know the argument you gets what you pay for, but when I speak to people I just get the feeling that some time people are being riped off and althogh the standard of care being given is OK the cost outways the advantages I guess that vets feel they have a captive audience! Sorry to go on but we ae getting a puppy soon and I just want to be sure that I am getting the right care for the right price.

We pay around £9-£11 just for the consultation fee.Any examination,treatment etc is extra

I pay £12 to walk through the door then whatever else is needed on top of that (it cost £60 when I got the vet out of bed at 1am on Christmas morning to treat a case of cystitis ). It was £60 well spent I thought for peace of mind

our basic fee is £25 a time then drugs etc on top it goes down the more times you go back with the same thing.

11pounds consultation then drugs etc on top, very cheap vets round these parts

If you suspect that you are being ripped off, then you probably are, but a good vet in whom you have confidence is worth his/her weight in gold. We have complete and utter trust in our vet and, even though he is expensive, would never consider going elsewhere. When the account is a bit painful I look at the overheads, etc. and generally find the charges quite reasonable. (We pay AU$36 for a consulation + any meds, treatment, etc., on top)

At my vets, you pay £12 ish for consultation fee, then any meds/treatment on top. Meds/treatment aren't that expensive either.
Also, if you have to go for a follow up, they don't ususally charge

I pay about £20 just to walk through the door.........

At my old vets I paid £25 for walking thru the door......and to be honest was not impressed with the vet(s).but they had lovely new buildings and new theatre for ops.......we changed £12 at new vet and they are in an old victorian bulding but the difference in care is 100%!! the only problem is....the new vet is an older man and he tells me he will be retiring in a few yers eeekkk!

Hevvur our vets is one of the cheapest in the country!!people travel 30 miles or so to bring there pets here, cos of its good reputation and cheap prices, so we are lucky really