Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
San Antonio price index 0.88×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 | $56–$110 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | $110–$260 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | $185–$335 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | $65–$150 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | $375–$825 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $300–$600 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | $485–$970 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | $185–$525 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | $37–$65 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $1,120–$2,620 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | $110–$260 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | $150–$375 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | $300–$600 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | $110–$260 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | $150–$335 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | $225–$675 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | $150–$525 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | $1,870–$4,490 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | $3,365–$5,985 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | $3,740–$7,480 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | $450–$1,495 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $2,245–$5,235 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | $3,740–$11,220 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | $1,495–$2,990 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. San Antonio highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in San Antonio run about $34–$70 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $56–$110. Emergency exams start around $110.
San Antonio sits at 0.88× the United States average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $5,985. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.