A standard wellness or sick-visit consultation with a veterinarian. Usually charged on top of any tests or treatment.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | $90–$180 | |
| New York NY | $85–$170 | |
| San Jose CA | $85–$165 | |
| Los Angeles CA | $80–$160 | |
| Boston MA | $80–$160 | |
| Washington, DC DC | $80–$160 | |
| San Diego CA | $75–$155 | |
| Seattle WA | $75–$155 | |
| Chicago IL | $70–$140 | |
| Miami FL | $70–$140 | |
| Portland OR | $70–$140 | |
| Denver CO | $70–$140 | |
| Philadelphia PA | $65–$135 | |
| Austin TX | $65–$130 | |
| Minneapolis MN | $65–$130 | |
| Atlanta GA | $65–$130 | |
| Las Vegas NV | $60–$125 | |
| Dallas TX | $60–$125 | |
| Houston TX | $60–$120 | |
| Phoenix AZ | $60–$120 | |
| Nashville TN | $60–$120 | |
| Charlotte NC | $59–$120 | |
| Detroit MI | $57–$115 | |
| Columbus OH | $57–$115 | |
| San Antonio TX | $56–$110 |
Nationally $65–$130 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.
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