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| Understanding Veterinary Fees |
| We are frequently asked as a profession
to explain the breakdown of costs associated with providing veterinary
services. The objective of this pamphlet is to present this data
in an understandable form to the public. All data was obtained by
recent surveys undertaken by an external organization in conjunction
with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. |
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| Small Animal Practice |
Distribution of each dollar of fee
cost by percentage |
Wages |
44.40% |
Net Income |
12.50% |
| Drugs & Supplies |
23.00% |
| Rent |
6.30% |
| Hospital Equipment |
7.00% |
| Office Expenses |
6.80% |
| Data from AB.VMA survey
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Veterinarians in pet care are being asked by owners to provide increasingly
sophisticated care for dogs, cats and other household pets. Indeed
the range of diagnostic and therapeutic services that are available
today are comparable in many ways to those available to people through
the Health Care system.
Compared to human health care, the cost efficiency of provision
of veterinary care is excellent. We as a profession will strive
to continue to provide the best value possible for an increasing
array of services. |
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| Mixed and Large Animal |
Distribution of each dollar of fee
cost by percentage |
Wages |
35.70% |
Net Income |
6.60% |
| Drugs & Supplies |
44.70% |
| Rent |
3.20% |
| Hospital Equipment |
5.30% |
| Office Expenses |
4.50% |
| Data from AB.VMA survey
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In the case of farm animal care and prevention programs, it is
difficult to draw direct comparisons with human health care systems,
as for small animal care. However for almost all farm producers
the proportion of the overall budget spent on veterinary costs is
very small. Allied to this, it has been demonstrated in several
studies that appropriate expenditure on veterinary care in the farm
budget results in enhanced overall profitability.
(See references 1&2 below)
Mixed and Large Animal veterinarians strive to partner with farmers
and producers to enhance the efficiency of operations, contributing
great value to agricultural businesses.
References: 1. OMAFRA Farm Management Analysis. 2. SVMA Study Dr.
Curt Hagele |
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| Alberta Veterinary Medical Association |
The veterinary profession in Alberta has continued to evolve
to better meet the needs of both farm animal producers and companion
animal owners. Standards of care are stringently monitored and veterinarians
are better trained and equipped than ever before. Studies over a
number of years have illustrated clearly that veterinarians continue
to provide an excellent value to cost ratio for their services.
Any questions on the costs of provision of veterinary services
should in the first instance be directed to your own veterinarian.
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