exam fees from 591 practices
How much does a vet visit cost?
A vet visit costs a median of $75 at the practices that publish their exam fee, and most charge $65 to $88. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a median of $45. Tests, vaccines and treatment are added to it.
Updated October 15, 2026 from 664 exam fees that 591 practices posted on their own websites. Low-cost clinics are counted on their own.
- Vet visit (exam)$45 vs $75
- Rabies vaccine$20 vs $38
- DHPP vaccine$25 vs $40
A visit, and what is added to it
- Vet visit (exam)591 practices · 119 low-cost clinics$75$65 to $88
- Urgent or emergency exam26 practices$125$100 to $183
- Core vaccine, one shot526 practices · 277 low-cost clinics$38$30 to $48
- Dental cleaning213 practices · 26 low-cost clinics$466$400 to $589
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Vet visit cost by state
The median exam fee at practices in each state where at least 5 publish one, as the state's price page shows it. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics are shown apart, from their lowest published fee.
| State | Exam median | Practices | Low-cost from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65 | practices: 14 | $20 |
| Arizona | $81 | practices: 18 | $20 |
| Arkansas | $69 | practices: 8 | $20 |
| California | $85 | practices: 62 | $35 |
| Colorado | $79 | practices: 29 | |
| Connecticut | $88 | practices: 14 | |
| Florida | $73 | practices: 48 | $20 |
| Georgia | $70 | practices: 30 | $35 |
| Illinois | $83 | practices: 19 | $30 |
| Indiana | $70 | practices: 12 | $20 |
| Iowa | $60 | practices: 16 | $30 |
| Kansas | $64 | practices: 10 | |
| Kentucky | $73 | practices: 12 | $20 |
| Louisiana | $71 | practices: 10 | $49 |
| Maryland | $85 | practices: 15 | $30 |
| Massachusetts | $92 | practices: 14 | |
| Michigan | $68 | practices: 15 | $37 |
| Minnesota | $83 | practices: 18 | $65 |
| Missouri | $75 | practices: 20 | |
| Nebraska | $67 | practices: 5 | $25 |
| New Jersey | $92 | practices: 19 | |
| New York | $85 | practices: 18 | $25 |
| North Carolina | $74 | practices: 26 | $30 |
| Ohio | $70 | practices: 21 | $25 |
| Oklahoma | $68 | practices: 13 | $30 |
| Oregon | $84 | practices: 21 | $80 |
| Pennsylvania | $75 | practices: 13 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $68 | practices: 14 | $30 |
| Tennessee | $68 | practices: 18 | $20 |
| Texas | $74 | practices: 55 | $20 |
| Utah | $74 | practices: 10 | $25 |
| Virginia | $75 | practices: 30 | $35 |
| Washington | $88 | practices: 31 | |
| Wisconsin | $87 | practices: 12 | $25 |
Vet visit cost by city
The median exam fee in each metro area where at least 3 practices publish one. An area is the practices nearest a large city, so it can cross a state line. Each links to its section of the state's price page.
same visit, different prices
Why vet visit prices differ
Where you live
State medians run from $60 in Iowa to $92 in Massachusetts.
Who runs the clinic
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a median of $45, against $75 at a practice.
How soon you need to be seen
At the 9 practices that publish both, an urgent or emergency exam costs a median of $53 more than their regular one.
What happens at the visit
The exam fee is the floor of the bill, and vaccines, tests and medicines are added to it.
Find a vet for a checkup, by city
Practices whose own websites describe routine and wellness care, in the cities where at least 3 do.
- San Diego, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Lafayette, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Long Beach, CA
- Mandeville, LA
- San Jose, CA
- San Marcos, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Phoenix, AZ
- Slidell, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Carlsbad, CA
- Chula Vista, CA
- Covington, LA
- Oceanside, CA
- Cincinnati, OH
- Encinitas, CA
- La Mesa, CA
Vet prices in every state we hold them for
Every service practices and low-cost clinics publish, state by state, on the US vet prices page and the state pages below.
What to ask when you call
- “What is the exam fee, and is it different for a new patient?”
- “What else is likely to be added at this visit, and roughly what will it cost?”
- “Do you charge more for a same-day or urgent appointment?”
- “Can I have an estimate before anything beyond the exam is done?”
where it costs less
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics
Humane society, shelter and nonprofit clinics publish exam fees from $20, a median of $45 across 119 clinics. Many are appointment-only and some set limits on who can book, so ask what they need from you. The low-cost clinics page lists them by state.
Pet insurance generally covers what happens after a policy starts.
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Ask the practice to split it first. If it can't, you can apply to pay over time.
PawsRx may be paid when you apply. Approval and terms are the lender's, we never see your application, and we don't choose one for you.
Common questions
How much does a vet visit cost?
At the 591 veterinary practices that publish it, a vet visit costs a median of $75, and $65 to $88 at most of them (October 2026). That is the exam fee before any tests, vaccines or treatment. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list a median of $45.
How much does a vet visit cost for a dog or a cat?
The same at almost every practice: of the 591 practices that publish an exam fee, only 4 publish one that names one animal. The median is $75 (October 2026).
How much is a vet visit without insurance?
The exam fee is a median of $75 at practices that publish it, and $65 to $88 at most of them. An accident and illness policy usually does not pay for a routine checkup, so most people pay this fee themselves either way.
How much does a vet visit cost in my state?
In the 34 states where at least 5 practices publish an exam fee, the median runs from $60 in Iowa to $92 in Massachusetts. In the three states with the most published fees it is $85 in California, $74 in Texas and $73 in Florida (October 2026).
How much more does an emergency visit cost than a regular one?
An urgent or emergency exam costs a median of $125 at the 26 practices that publish one, before any tests or treatment, against $75 for a regular visit.
Where can I find a cheap vet visit?
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics, humane societies and shelter clinics publish exam fees at a median of $45, from $20. Many are appointment-only and some set limits on who can book. PawsRx lists them by state.
PawsRx is a platform, not a clinic. Prices are set by independent practices and change, so ask the practice to confirm the price for your pet before the appointment. Nothing here is veterinary advice.