Brisbane (Australia) woman pays $500 to save her $12 goldfish

[MHMoro]

The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Australia)

I think I am going to leave my work here at the NIH and start a fish veterinary practice in Australia......

1 Australian Dollar equals 0.75 US Dollar


Manuel

 

[CSnyder00]

I plan on getting into aquatic ved med, actually. I'm in school right now working towards that goal. Not that far-fetched. Lots of people would pay to have others treat or do surgery on their fish. Same as a dog or cat in some cases.

 

[MHMoro]

I plan on getting into aquatic ved med, actually. I'm in school right now working towards that goal. Not that far-fetched. Lots of people would pay to have others treat or do surgery on their fish. Same as a dog or cat in some cases.

As you know, cost of the (veterinary) procedures, as well as the animal/pet cost is a key factor for the majority of owners in deciding the treatment to follow. Several Koi owners pay for expensive procedures/treatments due to their unique value. Although there is a niche for aquatic veterinarians most of the emphasis should be directed to preventive measures.

 

[Reed]

I could have saved her $499.90

 

[CSnyder00]

While I agree preventative measures (avoiding sickness and injury) are the way to go, accidents happen. It's also common for fish farms and aquariums to get diseases from time to time, which is where I can help. I will ultimately do small animal vet med, too.