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

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

$620typical annual routine care
$310emergency exam, mid-point
$2,855worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Small pet in San FranciscoSan Francisco price index 1.40×
Price table

What vets charge in San Francisco

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$105–$215none yetroutine
Emergency Exam$210–$415none yetroutine
Bloodwork Panel$180–$415none yetcovered
X-rays$210–$535none yetcovered
Euthanasia & Aftercare$145–$415none yetroutine
Nail & Incisor Trim (awake)$48–$105none yetroutine
Microchip$70–$145none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Respiratory Infection$240–$715none yetcovered
Mites & Parasites$145–$415none yetcovered
Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs)$180–$475none yetcovered
Surgery
Rabbit Spay (female)$355–$835none yetroutine
Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male)$210–$560none yetroutine
Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia)$560–$1,130none yetcovered
Abscess Surgery$715–$2,140none yetcovered
Emergency & major
GI Stasis$415–$2,855none yetcovered
Uterine Tumour Surgery$1,070–$2,975none yetcovered
Bladder Stones$1,070–$2,620none yetcovered

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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: gi stasis ($2,855) and uterine tumour surgery ($2,975).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in San Francisco?

For a young small pet, plans in San Francisco run about $54–$115 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 Francisco?

A standard exam runs $105–$215. Emergency exams start around $210.

Is San Francisco expensive for vet care?

San Francisco sits at 1.40× the United States average, above most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in San Francisco?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $2,855. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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