Vet costs in Colorado (2026)
Pick your metro area to see local vet prices, or check the statewide numbers below. Every number links to its source.
Last updated: October 2026
Colorado cities
Boulder
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 105.2
See Boulder costsCOColorado Springs
Exam fee median $82 · cost index 100.7
See Colorado Springs costsCODenver
Exam fee median $81 · cost index 105.8
See Denver costsCOFort Collins
Exam fee median $74 · cost index 101.1
See Fort Collins costsCO · EstimateGrand Junction
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 95.5
See Grand Junction costsCO · EstimateGreeley
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 100.2
See Greeley costsCO · EstimatePueblo
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 91.8
See Pueblo costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $79 (29 practices, most $74–$85) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $45 (23 practices, most $35–$56) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $449 (18 practices, most $441–$705) [1] | $466 |
| Spay or neuter | $475 (12 practices, most $250–$690) [1] | $340 |
| Microchip | $52 (5 practices, most $40–$54) [1] | $52 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Colorado?
Across Colorado, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $79 (PawsRx, 29 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Colorado cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 7 Colorado metro areas: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Pueblo.