Well, that gets at what’s happening here. Paying $1100 regularly, to the point that it’s subscribing to that recurring service or not owning a dog, is way too t

Well, that gets at what’s happening here. Paying $1100 regularly, to the point that it’s subscribing to that recurring service or not owning a dog, is way too tempting. There is a new captive market of pet owners who, through breed selection, diet, and/or aesthetic priorities have a much costlier relationship with their vet. An industry that used to struggle to bring in pet owners outside of emergencies has a lot more to offer equity than a younger doctor could afford. Because those trends (capital and changing relationships with pets) are hot, a practice owner is not going to give someone time to earn their ownership of the practice.