A free puppy!?!?!?

[TINAJ]

First of all, let me congratulate you on your new family member!! I would also like to second winedopes description of a typical veterinary pay scale. We put in a lot of time and in general are paid the least of all medical professionals, but the rewards are endless. I wouldn't want to do anything else. That little dog was sure lucky to find you (vascular ring anomalies are rare, and 2 at once is extremely rare). There is a special place in heaven for people like you. Oh, and by the way, it is usually the "free" pet that racks up the highest bills. Good luck with her recovery.