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

Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in USD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

$1,605typical annual routine care
$300emergency exam, mid-point
$9,520worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Dog 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
Vet Exam Fee$90–$180none yetroutine
Emergency Exam (after hours)$180–$415none yetcovered
Puppy Vaccine Series$300–$535none yetroutine
Annual Booster Vaccines$105–$240none yetroutine
Spay (female)$595–$1,310none yetroutine
Neuter (male)$475–$950none yetroutine
Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia)$775–$1,545none yetcovered
Euthanasia + Cremation$300–$835none yetcovered
Microchip$59–$105none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Dental Cleaning with Extractions$1,785–$4,165none yetcovered
Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry)$180–$415none yetcovered
X-rays (2 views)$240–$595none yetcovered
Abdominal Ultrasound$475–$950none yetcovered
Ear Infection Treatment$180–$415none yetcovered
Urinary Tract Infection$240–$535none yetcovered
Skin Allergy Workup$355–$1,070none yetcovered
Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit$240–$835none yetcovered
Surgery
Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object)$2,975–$7,140none yetcovered
ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO)$5,355–$9,520none yetcovered
Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery$5,950–$11,900none yetcovered
Lump / Mass Removal$715–$2,380none yetcovered
Fracture Repair$3,570–$8,330none yetcovered
Emergency & major
Cancer Treatment (chemo course)$5,950–$17,850none yetcovered
Diabetes (first year)$2,380–$4,760none yetcovered

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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: emergency surgery for a swallowed object ($7,140) and bloat surgery ($11,900).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in San Francisco?

For a young dog, 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 $90–$180. Emergency exams start around $180.

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 $9,520. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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