| The majority of low cost spay and neuter events | | | | practice. |
| are put on by local shelters in order to give some | | | | The "new" veterinarians that make up a sizeable |
| relief to pet owners that are struggling, especially | | | | portion of those vets that dedicate their time to |
| during these dire economic times. Those that do | | | | offer much needed low cost services are |
| not necessarily need this cost effective service | | | | inexperienced. You pay less not only because of |
| are taking advantage of these low cost spay and | | | | government grants and sponsors for such |
| neuter clinics as well. I do not see a problem with | | | | programs, but because these veterinary |
| this practice because all pet owners are allowed | | | | professionals are looking to practice. As terrible as |
| to participate; however, I want people to know | | | | it sounds, volunteering for a shelter run clinic |
| that you get exactly what you pay for, and here | | | | event is a perfect way for veterinarians to gain |
| is why. | | | | experience. |
| When you go to your regular veterinary general | | | | The veterinarians that practice here to offer the |
| practitioner, it is usually because you trust them, | | | | low cost procedures are immmune from any kind |
| know they care about you and your pet, and you | | | | of malpractice or legal repercussions due to the |
| value their experience. This is not to say that the | | | | anonymity of their services. In private practice I |
| veterinarians that volunteer their time for low | | | | have assisted in surgeries on a regular basis to |
| cost spay clinics are not compassionate or | | | | fully remove the ovaries when the veterinarian at |
| trustworthy; rather, it is the assertion that many | | | | the low cost clinic failed to do so the first time. |
| of the veterinarians that volunteer for these | | | | This is a common occurrence by veterinary |
| events are recent veterinary school graduates. | | | | standards. |
| If you go to your regular vet, the prices may be | | | | Do not get me wrong, these low cost services |
| higher, but I must remind you that you are paying | | | | are vital for pet care for many communities, but |
| for their experience. The large majority of private | | | | you may want to think twice about saving a buck |
| practice veterinarians that have opened their own | | | | or two if you can afford it. Sometimes, it is your |
| clinics have been practicing for years. They had to | | | | pet that may pay the price, especially if it has to |
| learn the ropes, and strove to become as skillful | | | | undergo corrective surgery months down the line. |
| as possible before they opened their own | | | | |