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What is the normal charge for a VET VISIT2007-11-25 2:52:46

Farm vets obviously have to base their rates on the distance your place is from their office. But, even in your situation, it's really a billing preference on the part of the vet.

Ask your vet for an explanation of charges and how much to expect before the second shot. Write down how much and who you talked to. It is standard for a vet to do a "new patient" exam, and worth it in the long run. If your pet is deathly sick and it's Sunday night and there is no emergency clinic in town, you definitely want to be someone's regular client.

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Those were normal charges. Call your vet and see if you will be charged an office visit for the rest of the shots. Most vets don't charge for office visits for shots once you've been there. If that vet does, check out low cost shot clinics in your area. Really the best thing to do is ask your vet's office staff. Congrats on your new puppy and good luck with it all;^)

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That price sounds right. You should expect to pay nothing or a reduced rate for the follow-up visits. Vets know puppies have to come in several times in the first year. They aren't trying to milk you for money. I only pay something like $20 or $25 for the follow-up visits, which is about a third of the normal office visit price. You're in a lower cost area than I and it sounds like your vet is very fair, so I wouldn't expect to pay much more than the cost of the shots on your follow-up visits.

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Yes, it varies from vet to vet but most vets charge an "exam" or "office visit" fee every time you go in. The costs of shots or medications gets added on to that base fee. The costs you mentioned seem reasonable. You have to understand that vets need to make a living, too, and are charging for their time, expertise, and it costs money to pay for the building they are in and keep equipment up to date, hire staff, etc. Remember the old axiom that "you get what you pay for" is often true. The cheapest vet around might not always be the best one. If you would like to save some money, most shelters and humane societies have clinics that are open to the public and charge somewhat less. My local humane society charges a $30 yearly membership fee and with that membership you can take your dog in for $25 office visits and medications/vaccines are discounted.

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