Instead of blaming the vet, look to the overall economy. It has been broken for years and keeps getting worse. Until the reforms that are being made are fully in force, you are going to suffer. The government can't keep "printing money", taxing, spending and over-regulating forever. We are in "stagflation". I have been warning the rescue community for years what was obviously going to happen. I read the economic news and I am usually correct in predicting the general economic trends.
I see people post negative reviews on Google about prices. I knew this was happening earlier than the average pet owner since active rescue groups noticed the abominable price increases happening over the past 4 years. Since owners only see their vet once a year, it comes across as sticker shock and price gouging.
I know that you might be one of those who are scared about your finances. It is no fun to wake up in the middle of the night and wonder how you are going to make it at the end of the month. You are just going to have to dig in and make it happen.
Your vet isn't the problem.
Just be glad it isn't a repeat of the Great Recession, starting in 2007. Back then, it got to the point where I had more cancellations per week than new students. The shelters were overflowing with surrendered dogs, and so many dogs were put down it was a horror. People will blame you (or abandon you) for not doing better. My advice: do what you have to do. Don't spend money on useless things or to keep peace in the home. If people leave you, then they do. Whining and blaming others won't pay your bills.
Your veterinarian is also most likely struggling to keep the lights on. They don't control the prices of tests, drugs, electricity, wages, lease payments, insurance rates and such.
Also... there are always people who make a lot of money when things get bad. Find out what they are doing, there are always opportunities in the darkest of times.
Plan accordingly.
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