I was unable to get a same-day appointment from the vet of my choice when I knew my 18-year old little girl cat's time had come. Their office gave me the number of this clinic and I was told I could drop in. It was my only day off in weeks and no others were in sight so it had to be done. The vet examined her and when I turned down the offer of blood tests and a cardiologist he agreed to euthanize her. He took her away for a first shot and returned her to allow me time to say goodbye. I left the exam room for the counter where my bill was presented. It was for $470. I questioned the amount, having been quoted less than $200 by my clinic of choice. I was told that only the "doctor" could amend the bill and did I wish to speak to him? I did. After ten minutes or so I was directed into an exam room, where I found my cat alert and the "doctor" next to her with a hypodermic needle in his hand. I am absolutely convinced that this was my punishment for questioning the charge - which incidentally included $100 for a five-minute exam ($9600 per eight hour day) and $80 to insert a catheter. He told me, when I raised the quote I had received, that he worked multiple clinics and his charge was pretty standard, and that what I was quoted was clearly only a part of what I would have been charged. I don't wish to invite a law suit so I'll leave the story here.