I'm getting tired of their approach of taking your animal in the back and then sending their assistant with an estimate of different approaches in which to care for your animals illness. The most expensive of approach includes a bunch of tests that may or may not be necessary but usually include a hefty price tag. When you ask the assistant details about the various tests they usually can't explain them and don't know the difference. The second course of treatment without as many tests is a little less expensive.
If I was a veterinarian I would know which approach to take instead of having an assistant that is not sure about the differences between the courses of treatment ask me which one I would like to take.
I brought my chocolate Labrador in with an ear infection, the first estimate was $419 the second estimate was $230 when I ask can I just get the antibiotics and ear wash that I've always used before with my other dogs she said oh yes we can do that that'll be $96 including the exam.
I feel like I'm at the car dealership service counter and they are trying to tag on as many services and maintenance procedures as possible to increase the bottom line.