nyc: I worked in the industry in the 80's and they just over bill everyone and charge the crap out of people. The medications cost nothing and they would charge $30-$60 for pennies worth of it.They are like auto body shops. Please does anyone know an honest DVM in NYC?|||In NY... you can't|||As far as the cost of medication goes, I had a similar complaint at one time. I was paying significantly more for antibiotics through my vet than I would have for the same antibiotic at a pharmacy. My solution? I asked for a written prescription and had it filled in the pharmacy. It is legal and safe to do this. If your vet will not write a prescription (for meds that are not exclusive to animal use) then switch vets. As far as honest vets in NYC go, check with your neighbors and friends for recommendations or try using the ASPCA (I believe they have an animal hospital with a sliding fee scale)|||Of course there are honest vets in NYC...You do have to keep in mind, that cost of living is higher, rent is higher, everything is higher. I mean, if your a NY'er, than you know this. As for medications, then get a prescription from the vet and order them from Drs. Fosters & Smith or 1-800-PetMeds. For me, I'm more concerned with the vet wanting to do unnecessary vaccinations, not wanting to give me a script to get the meds at the best price I can, have a good beside manner and being a good vet.