In Class Work Week 10 

Part 2

            It was time for another veterinarian appointment for my dog. I had to switch vet clinics after my last vet started charging me more than usual. My new vet seemed nice and cheerful. I was assured that everything would go smoothly. They were going to clip Bentley’s nails and clean his teeth. The receptionist, not so cheerful, handed me as post-it that listed the information I asked for. Appointment fee: $330 to $345. Pick up time: 4:30.

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            I stood at the lobby desk as I waited for my dog to be released. The receptionist was still not cheerful. She could probably tell I was livid. I was not notified before they started the procedure. My dog now had twelve less teeth than what he woke up with that morning. A vet tech stood beside me insisting they had to do it. The receptionist handed me my bill with a row highlighted in red. New appointment fee: $459.

            “Would you like to plan your next appointment for Bentley now?” The receptionist asked.

            Hell no.