Surgery

How much does dog hip surgery cost?

$2,500–$5,500 (estimate)

VetReceipt estimates dog hip surgery at $2,500–$5,500.

Last updated: October 2026 · US prices · 3 sources · see sources

The breakdown

Typical US prices
ItemTypical US price
Dog Hip Surgery: typical owner bill$2,500–$5,500 (estimate) [1]
Dog TPLO Surgery: typical owner bill (5 bills)$3,700–$4,350 [2]
Surgery invoices, median$1,284 (typical $578–$3,229) [3]

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Common questions

How much does dog hip surgery cost?

$2,500–$5,500 (estimate). VetReceipt estimates dog hip surgery at $2,500–$5,500.

What affects how much dog hip surgery cost?

It depends on: type of hip surgery; specialist surgeon; rehab.

What is the typical price for: Dog Hip Surgery: typical owner bill?

$2,500–$5,500 (estimate).

What is the typical price for: Dog TPLO Surgery: typical owner bill (5 bills)?

$3,700–$4,350.

What is the typical price for: Surgery invoices, median?

$1,284 (typical $578–$3,229).

Sources (3) — tap to show
  1. VetReceipt – Dog Hip Surgery Cost (owner bills, 2026)
  2. VetReceipt – Dog TPLO Surgery Cost (owner bills, 2026)
  3. VetReceipt – Vet care cost by category (2026)

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