Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Austin price index 1.02×Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).
| Procedure | Typical range | Real bills | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine care | |||
| Vet Exam Fee | $65–$130 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $130–$260 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $130–$260 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $85–$155 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $345–$825 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $95–$260 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $130–$345 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $305–$605 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $130–$390 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $43–$85 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $260–$780 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $520–$2,080 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $345–$780 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $130–$345 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $175–$435 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $215–$695 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $215–$780 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,040–$2,600 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $150–$390 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $130–$305 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $305–$1,040 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $435–$1,300 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $780–$3,555 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,385–$3,035 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $1,735–$4,335 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,560–$4,335 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $2,600–$8,670 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Austin highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Austin run about $39–$80 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $65–$130. Emergency exams start around $130.
Austin sits at 1.02× the United States average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $3,555. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.