real prices, from real practices
How much does a vet visit cost?
A vet visit costs a median of $75 at the 578 veterinary practices that publish the price, and $65 to $87 at the middle half of them. That is the exam fee alone, before any tests, treatment or insurance, and almost every practice publishes one fee for dogs and cats. Each practice sets its own prices and tells you yours when you book or call.
| Service | Median | Typical range | Low-cost clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet visit (exam)578 practices | $75 | $65–$87 | $45143 clinics |
| Core vaccineper shot · 545 practices | $36 | $30–$45 | $20285 clinics |
| Spay or neuter229 practices | $325 | $220–$510 | $145303 clinics |
| Dental cleaning217 practices | $457 | $395–$559 | $25022 clinics |
| Microchip184 practices | $53 | $42–$68 | $27250 clinics |
Medians across 1,174 practices, from 4,670 prices they published, updated . Each practice counts once, at the middle of its own prices for the service. The typical range is the middle half of practices, and a core vaccine is one shot of rabies, DHPP or FVRCP. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics are counted on their own and never mixed into a practice median. These are published prices, not a quote for your pet.
Spay or neuter by animal, at practices: a cat neuter $214, a cat spay $335, a dog neuter $378 and a dog spay $450. Spay and neuter cost, by size and state
Of 400 practices chosen at random from our directory, 8% publish any price at all and 2.5% say what a consultation costs.
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Vet visit prices by state
The median exam fee in each state, from the practices there that publish one. Each state links to its own page of prices.
| State | Vet visit median | Practices |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65 | 13 |
| Arizona | $81 | 20 |
| Arkansas | $69 | 8 |
| California | $83 | 57 |
| Colorado | $79 | 28 |
| Connecticut | $88 | 12 |
| Florida | $73 | 46 |
| Georgia | $69 | 35 |
| Illinois | $83 | 20 |
| Indiana | $72 | 14 |
| Iowa | $65 | 13 |
| Kansas | $64 | 9 |
| Kentucky | $72 | 13 |
| Louisiana | $76 | 11 |
| Maryland | $85 | 16 |
| Massachusetts | $92 | 14 |
| Michigan | $75 | 15 |
| Minnesota | $83 | 19 |
| Missouri | $74 | 22 |
| Nebraska | $67 | 5 |
| Nevada | $71 | 8 |
| New Hampshire | $92 | 8 |
| New Jersey | $90 | 18 |
| New York | $88 | 18 |
| North Carolina | $74 | 25 |
| Ohio | $72 | 23 |
| Oklahoma | $68 | 13 |
| Oregon | $82 | 22 |
| Pennsylvania | $75 | 12 |
| South Carolina | $67 | 14 |
| Tennessee | $68 | 17 |
| Texas | $74 | 53 |
| Utah | $74 | 10 |
| Virginia | $75 | 29 |
| Washington | $88 | 27 |
| Wisconsin | $82 | 11 |
Every service at a glance
- Vet visit578 practices · per visit$75$65–$87
- Vaccination620 practices · per vaccine$37$31–$44
- Spay or neuter229 practices · per surgery$325$220–$510
- Dental cleaning217 practices · per cleaning$457$395–$559
- Urgent or emergency exam211 practices · fee before treatment$125$100–$160
- Microchip184 practices · one-off$53$42–$68
- Euthanasia in a clinic46 practices · per visit$150$91–$225
- Boarding41 practices · per night$35$27–$51
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How much does a vet visit cost?
A vet visit costs a median of $75 across the 578 practices that publish the price, and $65 to $87 at the middle half of them.
The fee for the appointment itself, before anything is done. Tests and treatment are added to it.
- Median
- $75
- Middle half of practices
- $65–$87
- Seen from
- $20–$310
“then there is a $20 dollar exam fee”
West Mobile Animal ClinicNewnan, GA“Office call: $56”
“General Exam = $66”
“Comprehensive Physical Exam $72”
“Office visit $78.95”
Banfield Pet Hospital - Colorado Springs EColorado Springs, CO“Wellness exam $85”
“Preventative Care / Medical Exam $92.00”
“Initial consultation and exam $310”
How much do pet vaccinations cost?
A vaccination costs a median of $37 across the 620 practices that publish the price, and $31 to $44 at the middle half of them.
Priced per vaccine, and added to the exam fee.
- Median
- $37
- Middle half of practices
- $31–$44
- Seen from
- $10–$181
“Rabies 1 Year Vaccine - $10.00”
“Rabies $25”
“Service Rabies Price $29.59 Type Preventive Care”
“RABIES VACCINE RABIES VACCINE $34”
“Rabies Vaccine 1-Year $38”
“Vaccines: $42”
Bliss Animal HospitalLake Forest, CA“DAPP $48.00”
Banfield Pet Hospital - Dublin EastDublin, CA“$100 – 1st Da2pp & Deworming”
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a dog or cat?
A spay or neuter costs a median of $325 across the 229 practices that publish the price, and $220 to $510 at the middle half of them.
Priced by species and often by weight, so the range inside one practice can be as wide as the range between practices.
- Median
- $325
- Middle half of practices
- $220–$510
- Seen from
- $50–$1,500
“Cat Neuter: $50”
“Feline Spay: $145”
“Neuter, Cat..............................Stand alone $214.10”
“Dog Spay 3-20lbs $275”
“Dog Spay Up to 50#s……. $375”
“Neuter: $480”
“Canine Spay - $670-800”
“Spay surgery (dog) $1,350”
Chewy Vet Care RedmondRedmond, WA
How much does a dog or cat dental cleaning cost?
A dental cleaning costs a median of $457 across the 217 practices that publish the price, and $395 to $559 at the middle half of them.
Done under anesthesia, and the bill can be higher if extractions are found on the day.
- Median
- $457
- Middle half of practices
- $395–$559
- Seen from
- $125–$1,300
“Dental Cleaning: $125”
“Teeth Cleaning $354”
“Low Cost Dental price: $402”
“Professional dental cleaning $440.95”
Banfield Pet Hospital - Whitehall (alw)Whitehall, PA, and 31 other locations with the same prices“Professional dental cleaning $482.95”
Banfield Pet Hospital - ChantillyChantilly, VA, and 15 other locations with the same prices“Dental Prophylaxis $532”
“Dental Cleaning (no extractions) | $700”
“Comprehensive dental cleaning $1,200”
Chewy Vet Care RedmondRedmond, WA
How much does an urgent care or emergency vet exam cost?
An urgent care or emergency exam costs a median of $125 across the 211 practices that publish the price, and $100 to $160 at the middle half of them. At the 21 practices among them that are emergency hospitals, the median is $170.
The fee to be seen the same day or as an emergency, before any treatment. It counts a general practice's urgent care exam and an emergency hospital's exam fee alike.
- Median
- $125
- Middle half of practices
- $100–$160
- Seen from
- $50–$500
“New client urgent care: $50 exam fee”
“Our urgent care exam fee is $89”
Family Companion Animal Care CenterMentor, OH“Emergency Exam | $102”
“Emergency visits start with a doctor exam of $ 119”
“Urgent Care Exam $134”
“Urgent Care Exam $152”
Celebrie Veterinary HospitalKingsville, MD“Office Visit – Urgent Care Sick visits for new clients/patients | $175.00”
“There will be an emergency fee of $500 for this service, not including treatment.”
How much does it cost to microchip a pet?
A microchip costs a median of $53 across the 184 practices that publish the price, and $42 to $68 at the middle half of them.
A one-off price.
- Median
- $53
- Middle half of practices
- $42–$68
- Seen from
- $15–$151
“MICROCHIPPING: $20”
“Microchip ($35)”
“Microchip Your Pet For $45”
“Microchip implantation , plus registration. Costs $50”
“Microchip ID Implant & Registration Microchips help reunite lost pets with owners. The tiny chip is injected under your pet’s skin using a needle. No sedation or anesthesia is needed. $58”
“Microchip & Registration: $65”
“Microchipping Only | $75.50 | $75.50 |”
“Microchip: $151.00”
How much does it cost to put a dog to sleep?
Euthanasia in a clinic costs a median of $150 across the 46 practices that publish the price, and $91 to $225 at the middle half of them. At home, where the vet comes to you, the median is $400 across 105 practices.
A price worth knowing before the day it is needed.
- Median
- $150
- Middle half of practices
- $91–$225
- Seen from
- $50–$450
“Euthanasia - $50.00”
“Euthanasia $ 78.55”
“Euthanasia: $95”
“Euthanasia : $118”
“In-Office Euthanasia $165”
“Euthanasia - Dog (HPH) $188”
Highland Pet HospitalBloomington, IL“Euthanasia Pricing $300.00 - In-office Visit”
“Euthanasia only | $450”
Rover Veterinary CareJupiter, FL
How much does it cost to board a pet at a vet?
A night of boarding costs a median of $35 across the 41 practices that publish the price, and $27 to $51 at the middle half of them.
Priced per night, and often by size.
- Median
- $35
- Middle half of practices
- $27–$51
- Seen from
- $14–$105
“Boarding cat per night: $14”
“Indoor kennel boarding for small dogs: $24/night”
“Boarding/Night - $30”
“Small Dog Kennel - $31 per night”
“Dog Boarding - $38 per night/per dog”
“Overnight Dog Boarding – $49.00/night*”
“Boarding Run Small (3' by 6'): $63.00”
“Suite C: $105”
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straight answers
Common questions
What is the median vet exam fee at US practices?
A vet visit costs a median of $75 at the 578 veterinary practices that publish the price on their own websites, and $65 to $87 at the middle half of them. That is the exam fee alone, before any tests or treatment, and almost every practice publishes one fee for dogs and cats. At low-cost and nonprofit clinics the median is $45, across 143 clinics. Each practice sets its own price, and it varies by practice and by the type of visit, so the practice tells you what yours will cost when you book or call.
How much do pet vaccinations cost?
A core vaccine, meaning one shot of rabies or of the distemper combination (DHPP for a dog, FVRCP for a cat), costs a median of $36 at the 545 veterinary practices that publish one on their own websites, and $30 to $45 at the middle half of them. A rabies shot alone has a median of $35. At low-cost and nonprofit clinics the median is $20, across 285 clinics. Counting every vaccine practices publish, non-core shots such as bordetella included, the median is $37 across 620 veterinary practices, $31 to $44 at the middle half of them. Vaccines are usually priced per shot and added to the exam fee.
How much does it cost to spay or neuter a dog or cat?
At the practices that publish the price, neutering a cat costs a median of $214, spaying a cat $335, neutering a dog $378 and spaying a dog $450. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics list $85, $115, $185 and $212 for the same four. Some practices price a dog's surgery by weight, so ask for the price for your dog's weight.
How much does a dog or cat dental cleaning cost?
A dental cleaning costs a median of $457 at the 217 veterinary practices that publish the price on their own websites, and $395 to $559 at the middle half of them. Practices do it under anesthesia, and the bill can be higher than the published price if extractions are found on the day.
How much does it cost to microchip a pet?
A microchip costs a median of $53 at the 184 veterinary practices that publish the price on their own websites, and $42 to $68 at the middle half of them. At low-cost and nonprofit clinics the median is $27, across 250 clinics. It is a one-off price.
Where do these prices come from?
From the practices themselves: 4,670 prices that 1,174 veterinary practices published on their own websites, each shown with the sentence it appeared in, updated November 12, 2026. Nothing is estimated or taken from a survey. The figures are medians and ranges across practices, each practice counted once at the middle of its own prices for the service, not a quote for your pet. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics are counted on their own and never mixed into a practice median, and a chain's locations that publish the same price list count once.
the fine print
How these figures were gathered
Each one was read off a veterinary practice’s own website and is shown with the sentence it appeared in. Nothing is estimated, surveyed or averaged from a third party. A practice that publishes no price is simply absent, and a service appears here only once 5 practices publish it. Each practice counts once in a median, at the middle of its own prices for the service, however many it lists, and a chain’s locations that publish the same price list count once. Euthanasia is the price in a clinic, with the price of a visit at home given beside it, and the urgent care or emergency exam counts a general practice’s same-day exam and an emergency hospital’s exam fee alike.
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics, humane society and shelter clinics among them, are counted on their own and never mixed into a practice median. They often serve people on lower incomes or limit who can book, and folding them in would make an ordinary practice look expensive. A core vaccine here is one shot of rabies or of the distemper combination (DHPP for a dog, FVRCP for a cat), priced on its own.
Many of the prices we read are not on this page. A figure only appears under a heading when the practice’s own sentence names that service: an e-collar on a spay menu, a waste-disposal fee beside a consultation, a titer test on a vaccination list and a nightly holiday surcharge are all real published prices, and none of them answers the question above it. Promotions and first-visit discounts are out for the same reason, because an offer is not what a thing costs. A published price is a starting point, so ask the practice to confirm the price for your animal before the appointment.
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