Typical 2026 prices for 24 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 (after hours) | $130–$305 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | $215–$390 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | $80–$175 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | $435–$955 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $345–$695 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | $565–$1,125 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | $215–$605 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | $43–$80 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $1,300–$3,035 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | $130–$305 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | $175–$435 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | $345–$695 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | $130–$305 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | $175–$390 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | $260–$780 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | $175–$605 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | $2,170–$5,200 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | $3,900–$6,935 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | $4,335–$8,670 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | $520–$1,735 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $2,600–$6,070 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | $4,335–$13,005 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | $1,735–$3,470 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Austin highlighted.
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For a young dog, 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 $6,935. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.