Vet costs in Missouri (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
Missouri cities
Cape Girardeau
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 86.1
See Cape Girardeau costsMO · EstimateColumbia
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 89.4
See Columbia costsMO · EstimateJefferson City
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 88.0
See Jefferson City costsMO · EstimateJoplin
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 85.7
See Joplin costsMOKansas City
Exam fee median $67 · cost index 92.5
See Kansas City costsMOSpringfield
Exam fee median $75 · cost index 88.6
See Springfield costsMO · EstimateSt. Joseph
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 86.4
See St. Joseph costsMOSt. Louis
Exam fee median $76 · cost index 95.1
See St. Louis costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $75 (20 practices, most $67–$82) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $39 (19 practices, most $33–$46) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $425 (9 practices, most $409–$433) [1] | $466 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Missouri?
Across Missouri, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $75 (PawsRx, 20 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Missouri cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 8 Missouri metro areas: Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, St. Joseph, St. Louis.