Vet costs in New Jersey (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 3 New Jersey metro areas: exam, vaccine, dental cleaning, spay/neuter and emergency costs, with sources.
New Jersey cities
NJ · Estimate
Atlantic City–Hammonton
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 98.9
See Atlantic City–Hammonton costsNJTrenton–Princeton
Exam fee median $89 · cost index 103.2
See Trenton–Princeton costsNJ · EstimateVineland
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 96.0
See Vineland costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $92 (19 practices, most $89–$99) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $52 (9 practices, most $44–$68) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $474 (13 practices, most $466–$483) [1] | $466 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in New Jersey?
Across New Jersey, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $92 (PawsRx, 19 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which New Jersey cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 3 New Jersey metro areas: Atlantic City–Hammonton, Trenton–Princeton, Vineland.