Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Denver price index 1.08×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 | |||
| Exotic Wellness Exam | $85–$165 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $160–$320 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $140–$320 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $160–$415 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $110–$320 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | $37–$85 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $55–$110 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | $185–$550 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | $110–$320 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | $140–$365 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | $275–$645 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | $160–$430 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | $430–$870 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | $550–$1,650 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | $320–$2,205 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | $825–$2,295 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | $825–$2,020 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Denver highlighted.
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For a young small pet, plans in Denver run about $41–$85 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $85–$165. Emergency exams start around $160.
Denver sits at 1.08× the United States average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $2,205. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.