Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in USD · Recall feed checked daily
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Small pet vet costs in San Antonio

Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

$390typical annual routine care
$195emergency exam, mid-point
$1,795worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Small pet in San AntonioSan Antonio price index 0.88×
Price table

What vets charge in San Antonio

Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).

ProcedureTypical rangeReal billsInsurance
Routine care
Exotic Wellness Exam$65–$135none yetroutine
Emergency Exam$130–$260none yetroutine
Bloodwork Panel$110–$260none yetcovered
X-rays$130–$335none yetcovered
Euthanasia & Aftercare$90–$260none yetroutine
Nail & Incisor Trim (awake)$30–$65none yetroutine
Microchip$45–$90none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Respiratory Infection$150–$450none yetcovered
Mites & Parasites$90–$260none yetcovered
Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs)$110–$300none yetcovered
Surgery
Rabbit Spay (female)$225–$525none yetroutine
Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male)$130–$350none yetroutine
Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia)$350–$710none yetcovered
Abscess Surgery$450–$1,345none yetcovered
Emergency & major
GI Stasis$260–$1,795none yetcovered
Uterine Tumour Surgery$675–$1,870none yetcovered
Bladder Stones$675–$1,645none yetcovered

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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: gi stasis ($1,795) and uterine tumour surgery ($1,870).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in San Antonio?

For a young small pet, plans in San Antonio run about $34–$70 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.

Trupanion

Big surgeries and lifelong conditions

90% reimbursement, no payout caps, pays many US clinics directly at checkout.

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Lemonade Pet

Budget plans for young dogs

App-first, low base premiums, optional wellness add-ons for vaccines and dental.

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Embrace

Broad coverage incl. dental

Covers exam fees and dental illness, with a diminishing deductible each claim-free year.

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Disclosure: some links are referral links. They never change your price. We list insurers we would consider ourselves, not whoever pays most.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does a vet visit cost in San Antonio?

A standard exam runs $65–$135. Emergency exams start around $130.

Is San Antonio expensive for vet care?

San Antonio sits at 0.88× the United States average, at or below most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in San Antonio?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $1,795. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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