Pricing at West Coast Animal Hospital in San Diego for exams, vaccines, lab tests, X-rays, dental care, spay and neuter, surgery and long-term illness. Our prices are posted here so you can plan ahead. Open a category to see what each service costs.
Pricing updated November 2026
How our pricing works
- Exact prices are shown for exams, vaccines, tests and nail trims.
- Price ranges are shown for dental care, spay and neuter, surgery and long-term illness. Your pet’s price will most likely fall between the two numbers. For example, knee surgery for a 70 lb dog is $5,050 to $5,600.
- Why a range? Every pet is different. Size, age and other health problems can change what your pet needs.
- Before we start, one of our vets examines your pet and gives you a written estimate.
Exams & Visits
- Exam / consultationA full checkup with one of our vets.$85.00
- Extended examA longer visit for more complex problems.$149.00
- Recheck examA follow-up visit for the same problem.$65.00
- Technician visitA quick visit with a vet tech, like a shot or weight check.$21.71
Vaccines
Dogs
- Puppy vaccinesPrice per visit during the puppy series.$34 to $42
- Rabies$34.32
- Distemper and parvo combo (DA2PP)$34.10
- Kennel cough (Bordetella)$37.40
- Leptospirosis (Lepto)$38.74
- Dog flu (Canine influenza)$41.80
Cats
- Kitten vaccinesPrice per visit during the kitten series.$32 to $76
- Rabies (PureVax)Traditional rabies vaccines may contain adjuvants that can cause inflammation and are associated with rare injection-site cancers in cats. PUREVAX is adjuvant-free, reducing this potential risk.$82.27
- Feline distemper combo (FVRCP)$31.90
- Feline leukemia (FeLV)$42.43
Tests & Scans
Lab tests
- Stool test for parasites (Fecal test)Checks for worms and other parasites.$70.98
- Heartworm and tick disease test$100.00
- Feline leukemia and FIV test (cats only)$112.00
X-rays
Dogs 25 to 50 lb: call us for a price.
- X-rays, 3 views (Radiographs)
- Cats and dogs under 25 lb$383 to $470
- Dogs 50 to 100 lb$417 to $524
- Dogs over 100 lb$440 to $546
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Radiographs
- Radiologist review routine
- Sedation if needed
Not included
- Medications if needed
- Recheck Rads
Scans by a visiting specialist
- Ultrasound$599 to $777
What’s included
Included
- Ultrasound
- Sedation if needed
Not included
- Medications if needed
- Follow up or further recommended diagnostics
- Heart ultrasound (Echocardiogram)$817
What’s included
Included
- Echocardiogram
- Doctor consult with findings/recommendations
Not included
- Medications if needed
- Recheck echos
Nail Trims & Simple Care
- Nail trim
- Dogs under 50 lb$30.94
- Dogs 50 lb and over$44.46
- Cats$20.54
- Anal gland expressionEmpties the scent glands near the tail when they get too full.
- Dogs under 50 lb$46.18
- Dogs 50 lb and over$56.47
Dental Care
Every dental is done under anesthesia with X-rays of every tooth. The grade shows how much gum disease your pet has. Your vet sets the grade at the exam.
- Grade 1
- Tartar and red gums. No bone loss.
- Grade 2
- Early gum disease with a little bone loss.
- Grade 3
- Moderate gum disease. Some teeth may need to come out.
- Grade 4
- Severe gum disease. Several teeth often need to come out.
Dogs
- Cleaning for young dogs with healthy gums
- Under 50 lbStarts at $967
- 50 lb and overStarts at $1,256
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Injectable medications
- One laser therapy session
- Dental, grade 1
- Under 50 lb$900 to $1,500
- 50 lb and over$958 to $1,953
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Extractions
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
- Dental, grade 2
- Under 50 lb$1,230 to $2,470
- 50 lb and over$1,150 to $2,541
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Local anesthesia
- Extractions
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
- Dental, grade 3
- Under 50 lb$1,400 to $2,000
- 50 lb and over$1,818 to $3,021
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Local anesthesia
- Extractions
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
- Dental, grade 4
- Under 50 lb$1,935 to $2,970
- 50 lb and over$1,979 to $3,355
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Local anesthesia
- Extractions
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
Cats
- Dental, grade 1 or 2$1,155 to $1,940
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Local anesthesia
- Extractions
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
- Dental, grade 3 or 4$1,900 to $2,785
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Local anesthesia
- Extractions
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
- Severe mouth inflammation (Stomatitis)Most or all teeth are removed.$2,805 to $3,710
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Hospitalization
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Full mouth radiographs
- Scale and polish
- Local anesthesia
- Extractions (typically half mouth to full mouth)
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
- One laser therapy session
- Post extraction rechecks
Spay & Neuter
Prices cover the whole visit: tests before, anesthesia, the surgery, medicine and the cone. Open “What’s included” for the full list.
Dogs
For a dog over 100 lb, call us for a price.
- SpayFor female dogs. A pet in heat or pregnant is at the higher end of the range.
- Under 25 lb$711 to $1,052
- 25 to 50 lb$758 to $1,100
- 50 to 75 lb$830 to $1,122
- 75 to 100 lb$921 to $1,276
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Spay
- One time laser treatment
- E-collar
- Medications to go home
- In heat/pregnant fee is included in high end
- NeuterFor male dogs.
- Under 25 lb$617 to $752
- 25 to 50 lb$658 to $843
- 50 to 75 lb$690 to $875
- 75 to 100 lb$726 to $926
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Neuter
- One time laser treatment
- E-collar
- Medications to go home
Cats
- SpayFor female cats of any size. A pet in heat or pregnant is at the higher end of the range.$556 to $897
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Spay
- One time laser treatment
- E-collar
- Medications to go home
- In heat/pregnant fee is included in high end
- NeuterFor male cats of any size. The price includes bloodwork before surgery, which is $200 of the total.$591.21
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Anesthesia
- Neuter
- One time laser treatment
- E-collar
- Medications to go home
Surgery & Procedures
Prices cover the whole visit: tests before, anesthesia, the procedure, medicine and follow-up. Open “What’s included” under each one for the full list.
Knee surgery for dogs
Done at our hospital by a visiting board-certified surgeon. Prices are for one knee.
- Torn knee ligament (TPLO)The dog version of a torn ACL.
- Dogs under 90 lb$5,050 to $5,600
- Dogs 90 to 130 lb$5,150 to $5,650
- Dogs over 130 lb$5,350 to $5,850
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Implant
- Bandage
- Pre/post-op radiographs
- Pain meds
- One recheck
- 8 week follow up radiographs
- Post-op medications to go home
- E-collar
Not included
- Second leg
- Complications (including additional exams beyond recheck at 2 weeks)
- Physical therapy
- Additional sedatives if needed
- Kneecap that slips out of place (MPL, or luxating patella)Dogs of any size.$4,330 to $4,710
What’s included
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Implant
- Bandage
- Pre/post-op radiographs
- Pain meds
- One recheck
- 8 week follow up radiographs
- Post-op medications to go home
- E-collar
Not included
- Second knee
- Complications (including additional exams beyond recheck at 2 weeks)
- Physical therapy
- Additional sedatives if needed
Lump removal
Prices are for one lump. For more than one lump, a lump inside the body, or a dog over 100 lb, call us.
- Small lump removal with sedationNo general anesthesia.$350 to $630
What’s included
Included
- Sedation
- Procedure
- Meds
- Histopathology to lab
- E-collar
- Lump removal, simpleGeneral anesthesia.
- Pets under 50 lb$1,885 to $2,000
- Dogs 50 to 75 lb$1,982 to $2,081
- Dogs 75 to 100 lb$2,032 to $2,133
- Lump removal, mediumGeneral anesthesia.
- Pets under 50 lb$1,950 to $2,050
- Dogs 50 to 75 lb$2,045 to $2,146
- Dogs 75 to 100 lb$2,101 to $2,201
- Lump removal, complexGeneral anesthesia.
- Pets under 50 lb$2,050 to $2,300
- Dogs 50 to 75 lb$2,160 to $2,383
- Dogs 75 to 100 lb$2,116 to $2,338
What’s included with general anesthesia
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Anesthesia
- IV catheter/fluids
- Procedure
- Injectable pain meds/antibiotics/anti-nausea
- Histopathology to lab
- E-collar
- Single laser therapy session
- Post-op medications to go home
Swallowed objects
For a dog over 100 lb, call us for a price.
- Removal with a scope (Endoscopy)A camera goes down the throat. No cut is needed.
- Pets under 50 lb$2,720 to $3,200
- Dogs 50 to 75 lb$2,852 to $3,338
- Dogs 75 to 100 lb$2,738 to $3,224
What’s included
Included
- Anesthesia
- IV catheter/fluids
- Injectable medications
- Procedure
- Medications to go home
- Stomach surgery (Gastrotomy)
- Pets under 50 lb$2,830 to $2,950
- Dogs 50 to 75 lb$2,992 to $3,092
- Dogs 75 to 100 lb$2,877 to $2,977
- Intestine surgery (Enterotomy)
- Pets under 50 lb$3,230 to $3,350
- Dogs 50 to 75 lb$3,389 to $3,489
- Dogs 75 to 100 lb$3,276 to $3,376
What’s included in stomach or intestine surgery
Included
- Pre-op exam and bloodwork
- Additional labs (PCV, electrolytes, lactate)
- Anesthesia
- IV catheter/fluids
- Procedure
- Injectable pain meds/antibiotics/anti-nausea
- Histopathology to lab
- E-collar
- Post-op medications to go home
Bladder problems
- Bladder stone surgery (Cystotomy)Pets under 50 lb.$2,950 to $3,060
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Bloodwork/urine culture
- Bladder stone analysis
- Anesthesia
- IV catheter/fluids
- Radiographs
- Injectable medications
- Procedure
- Medications to go home
- E-collar
- Blocked cat (Urinary blockage)A cat who strains but can’t pee needs care the same day. Call us right away.Starts at $2,500
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Bloodwork/urinalysis/urine culture
- IV catheter/fluids
- Anesthesia
- Urinary catheter placement
- Radiographs
- Injectable medications
- Medications to go home
Not included
- Additional days of hospitalization
Long-Term Illness
These prices cover diagnosis and the start of treatment. Ongoing medicine and checkups cost extra. We will go over those costs with you.
- DiabetesDogs and cats.$450 to $625
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Initial labwork
- Glucose curve
- Fructosamine
- Urine ketone check
Not included
- Insulin
- Prescription diet
- Follow up blood-glucose curves
- Hospitalization (if applicable)
- Thyroid diseaseDogs and cats.$500 to $750
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Initial labwork
- T4/Free T4 test
- Initial month of medications to go home
Not included
- Follow up labwork
- Lifelong medications
- Prescription diet
- Kidney diseaseDogs and cats.$1,700 to $1,900
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Labwork/recheck panel
- Hospitalization (24-48hrs)
- IV catheter/fluids
- Blood pressure
- Injectable medications
- SQ fluids to go home
- Meds to go home
Not included
- Follow up labwork
- Lifelong medications
- Prescription diet
- Additional bags of SQ fluids
- Heart diseaseDogs and cats.$1,400 to $1,600
What’s included
Included
- Exam
- Chest x-rays
- Echocardiogram
- Initial month of medications to go home
Not included
- Recheck echos
- Lifelong medications ($50-$300/month)
- Recheck exams
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