Vet prices in California
| Item | Median | Range (p25 to p75) | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness exam Exam |
$75 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 43% of sources |
$48.50 ~ $85 | 62 |
| Office visit / sick exam Exam |
$70 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 59% of sources |
$50 ~ $83.75 | 18 |
| Recheck exam Exam |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Emergency / urgent care exam Exam |
$115 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 17% of sources |
$95 ~ $135 | 19 |
| Emergency exam Exam |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Rabies vaccine Medication |
$20 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 62% of sources |
$20 ~ $28.88 | 14 |
| DHPP / DAPP vaccine Medication |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Bordetella vaccine Medication |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Leptospirosis vaccine Medication |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Lyme vaccine Medication |
$40 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 80% of sources |
$30 ~ $44.19 | 15 |
| Canine influenza vaccine Medication |
$45 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 52% of sources |
$32 ~ $57.50 | 23 |
| FVRCP vaccine (cats) Medication |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| FeLV vaccine Medication |
$30 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 63% of sources |
$20 ~ $41.50 | 44 |
| Heartworm test Lab |
$30 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 90% of sources |
$20 ~ $41 | 43 |
| Fecal test Lab |
$28.42 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 92% of sources |
$20.83 ~ $42 | 16 |
| FeLV/FIV test Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| CBC (complete blood count) Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Chemistry panel Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| CBC + chemistry panel Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Pre-anesthetic bloodwork Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Senior wellness panel Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Urinalysis Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Thyroid (T4) test Lab |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| X-ray (radiographs) Imaging |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Dental X-rays Imaging |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Ultrasound Imaging |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Dental cleaning (prophylaxis) Surgery / procedure |
$675 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 21% of sources |
$428.95 ~ $770 | 27 |
| Tooth extraction Surgery / procedure |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Spay (dog) Surgery / procedure |
$365 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 71% of sources |
$300 ~ $450 | 21 |
| Neuter (dog) Surgery / procedure |
$340 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 77% of sources |
$276.25 ~ $431.25 | 20 |
| Spay (cat) Surgery / procedure |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Neuter (cat) Surgery / procedure |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Spay / neuter Surgery / procedure |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| TPLO (cruciate surgery) Surgery / procedure |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Mass / lump removal Surgery / procedure |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| General anesthesia Anesthesia |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Sedation Anesthesia |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| IV catheter Hospitalization |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| IV fluids Hospitalization |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Hospitalization (per night) Hospitalization |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Heartworm prevention (per dose) Medication |
$37.50 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 100% of sources |
$15 ~ $65 | 56 |
| Flea/tick prevention (per dose) Medication |
$20 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 96% of sources |
$18.20 ~ $25 | 11 |
| Deworming Medication |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Allergy injection (Cytopoint) Medication |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Microchip Other |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Nail trim Other |
$22.50 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 54% of sources |
$15 ~ $31 | 46 |
| Anal gland expression Other |
$38 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 38% of sources |
$26 ~ $44.50 | 25 |
| Ear cleaning Other |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Euthanasia Other |
Hidden: fewer than 10 samples | ||
| Cremation Other |
$160 list prices; nonprofit or low-cost clinics 100% of sources |
$95 ~ $202.50 | 16 |
Contributed aggregates with fewer than 10 samples are hidden.
Source: anonymized bills contributed by users, grouped by state (and ZIP3 where available), 10 common procedures. A comparison is shown only with 10 or more bills (n ≥ 10); sample size and update date are shown next to each figure.
Based on public surveys; actual charges vary with what each clinic bundles, the animal's weight and condition. Treatment decisions belong to your veterinarian.
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