EP30 - The Truth About Vet Costs: What Vets Wishes Pet Owners Knew

Text me your question or inquiry here! Hey friends! This week on the pod, I’m sitting down with my good friend Dr. Tannetje Crocker for a really important conversation about something every pet owner wonders at some point — why is vet care so expensive? We’re breaking down everything from why you shouldn’t bring emergencies to your general practice vet, to what makes ER and specialty practices cost more, to how we as veterinarians think about “value” when it comes to your pet’s care. We even touch on the hard stuff — like financial euthanasia decisions — and how you can plan ahead for your dog’s breed, set realistic expectations, and protect yourself with pet insurance. Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email drmollysayspod@gmail.com! Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928 TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9d YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradc TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Dr. Molly Intro 0:31 Questions with Crocker Intro 1:36 About Dr. Crocker 3:48 Influencer Story 7:10 Dr. Crocker’s response 9:53 Why you shouldn't bring an emergency to your GP Vet 13:28 Dr. Molly’s Take 15:38 The cost reality of Veterinary medicine 25:24 Why an ER specialty practice costs more than GP 31:31 Perception on value 40:53 Having to make a financial euthanasia decision 48:22 Planning for your dog’s breed 51:33 Encouraging Pet Insurance 59:18 Final Thoughts/Outro