
On the one hand, you do get a remarkable level of service - they weigh your cat or dog, measure it, look at its teeth and bottom. On the other hand, you have to pay through the nose for such treatment, and must tolerate them reminding you how important it is to get your pet insured.
Loosely related to that, here is a gallery of veterinary training mannequins. On the one hand it's good that they exist... on the other hand you might feel a bit funny while looking at them.