Federal firefighters usually work a 72-hour work week, compared to a 42- to 56-hour work week for municipal firefighters. This is true whether for federal wildland firefighter and federal structural firefighter. For these reasons the federal jobs tend to be stepping-stone opportunities for many.
1 The cost of an ultrasound depends on the veterinarian, the extent of the procedure, and whether it is done in a veterinary office or an animal hospital. 2  A feline cardiac ultrasound cost varies from $100 to $500. 3  Some pet owners opt to have pet insurance.
The specialized vet establishments and tonier practices will often price it out as an abdominal ultrasoundâfor $250-$500, depending on your luck. The price differential in these cases often has more to do with the price of the equipment utilized. For pregnancy exams providing the most basic information, a minimally functional ultrasound machine is acceptable. These run anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for used equipment. At a high-end hospital, this equipment can cost as much as $200,000.