Vet costs in Connecticut (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
Quick answerVet prices in 5 Connecticut metro areas: exam, vaccine, dental cleaning, spay/neuter and emergency costs, with sources.
Connecticut cities
CT · Estimate
Bridgeport–Stamford
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 106.9
See Bridgeport–Stamford costsCTHartford
Exam fee median $90 · cost index 102.7
See Hartford costsCT · EstimateNew Haven
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 104.6
See New Haven costsCT · EstimateNorwich
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 100.4
See Norwich costsCT · EstimateWaterbury–Shelton
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 99.8
See Waterbury–Shelton costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $88 (14 practices, most $85–$90) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $42 (16 practices, most $37–$55) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $474 (6 practices, most $468–$481) [1] | $466 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Connecticut?
Across Connecticut, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $88 (PawsRx, 14 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Connecticut cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 5 Connecticut metro areas: Bridgeport–Stamford, Hartford, New Haven, Norwich, Waterbury–Shelton.