Vet costs in Ohio (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
Ohio cities
Akron
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 93.4
See Akron costsOH · EstimateCanton–Massillon
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 89.4
See Canton–Massillon costsOHCincinnati
Exam fee median $67 · cost index 95.4
See Cincinnati costsOHCleveland
Exam fee median $74 · cost index 93.9
See Cleveland costsOHColumbus
Exam fee median $66 · cost index 95.5
See Columbus costsOHDayton
Exam fee median $70 · cost index 92.7
See Dayton costsOH · EstimateLima
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 89.7
See Lima costsOH · EstimateMansfield
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 88.9
See Mansfield costsOH · EstimateSandusky
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 89.3
See Sandusky costsOH · EstimateSpringfield
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 90.5
See Springfield costsOHToledo
Exam fee median $73 · cost index 91.5
See Toledo costsOH · EstimateYoungstown–Warren
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 87.4
See Youngstown–Warren costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $70 (21 practices, most $62–$75) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $34 (21 practices, most $30–$40) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $409 (10 practices, most $405–$425) [1] | $466 |
| Spay or neuter | $200 (5 practices, most $165–$270) [1] | $340 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Ohio?
Across Ohio, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $70 (PawsRx, 21 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Ohio cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 12 Ohio metro areas: Akron, Canton–Massillon, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Mansfield, Sandusky, Springfield, Toledo, Youngstown–Warren.