A vet that has a nicer office than I do a house has to pass the costs on to his customers. I rather pay for the service I am being provided instead of my costs being more than doubled to cover amenities rather than salaries, experience, education and equipment. Its just the way they have chosen to run their particular setup. Much like a huge car dealership that has a bazillion salesman, a gigantic building and lights on all night, those prices have to be paid by someone and unfortunately its added on to the cost of the cars.