Out of that veterinary bill you are asked to pay has to come: salaries for the veterinarians, veterinary
technicians, office manager, office staff,
kennel crew; building mortgage / rent and maintenance (including utility bills); equipment purchases from cotton swabs and syringes to the
newest ultrasounds, respirators, autoclaves, etc. (and some of the equipment can cost tens of thousands of dollars); initial purchase of any supplies sold to clients; cleaning materials, insurance, etc..