#I've already gotten into some trouble for providing care without payment

[orcinus-veterinarius]

It's important to me that folks understand that it is deeply distressing to us as veterinary professionals to have to decline care due to pet owners' financial constraints. We're talking nightmares, panic attacks, break down sobbing in front of the entire ICU distressed.

We hate it, and we do everything we can to make it work for people and their pets. We are stuck in a broken system just like you are. Unfortunately, there is only so much that can be done for free before we stop being able to pay our staff, upkeep our machines, and purchase supplies.

Vets do not "only care about money," and if we did, we would be in a different field. We are not rich. I have 6 figures in debt from vet school and currently make less than I would working full time at McDonald's. Verbally abusing vet staff does not help anyone or anything, least of all your pet.