Vet costs in San Antonio, TX (2026)
What vet care costs around San Antonio, based on prices 6 local practices publish on their own websites. The typical exam fee here is $74, lower than the US median of $75.
Last updated: October 2026 · 4 sources · see sources
| Item | San Antonio area median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $74 (5 practices) [1] | $75 (591 practices) [2] |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $33 (3 practices) [1] | $38 (608 practices) [2] |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $417 (TX statewide, 32 practices; too few San Antonio listings) [1] | $466 (213 practices) [2] |
| Spay or neuter | $383 (TX statewide, 23 practices; too few San Antonio listings) [1] | $340 (190 practices) [2] |
| Microchip | $37 (TX statewide, 8 practices; too few San Antonio listings) [1] | $52 (120 practices) [2] |
| Emergency exam fee (before treatment) | ~$118 estimate: $125 × 94.7/100 [2][3] | $125 (26 practices) [2] |
| Typical total emergency bill | ~$765 estimate: $808 × 94.7/100 [4][3] | $808 median of 400+ owner invoices [4] |
How to read this: rows marked “estimate” are national medians multiplied by the area's BEA regional price parity (100 = US average). That index measures overall consumer prices, not vet prices, so treat estimates as a rough guide.
Local medians are the middle of prices published by practices within roughly 15–40 miles of San Antonio (PawsRx's “area”), counting each practice once; low-cost and nonprofit clinics are excluded. A median from only 3–5 practices can swing a lot.
Examples of published prices in the San Antonio area
A sample of prices that practices near San Antonio list on their own websites, as collected by PawsRx [1]. Prices change, so always confirm with the clinic. Listing here is not an endorsement.
- Banfield Pet Hospital - New Braunfels (New Braunfels, TX): Office visit $67.95; Rabies $27.05; Feline Distemper FVRCP $31.98
- Ace Veterinary Clinic (San Antonio, TX): Wellness Exam $23
- Banfield Pet Hospital - San Antonio (De Zavala) (San Antonio, TX): Office Visit $73.95; Professional Dental Cleaning $416.95
- Banfield Pet Hospital - San Antonio The Rim (San Antonio, TX): Office visit $73.95
- Banfield Pet Hospital - Windcrest (San Antonio, TX): Office visit $73.95; Rabies $28.06; Feline Distemper FVRCP $33.17
- Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital (San Antonio, TX): Rabies* $37; Distemper & parvo (5-in-1) $44; Lyme $49
Low-cost and nonprofit options
PawsRx keeps these separate from the practice medians above because they often have eligibility limits [1].
- Hill Country Animal League (Boerne, TX): Exam $20; Dog Wellness Services: Microchip $20
- Healthy Pet (San Antonio, TX): Rabies Vaccine $19; Microchip $48
- San Antonio Humane Society (San Antonio, TX): Male Dogs (Neuter) | 2-20 pounds: , 21-40 pounds: , 41-60 pounds: , 61 $98; Female Dogs (Spay) | 2-20 pounds: , 21-40 pounds: , 41-60 pounds: , 61 $104; Male Dogs (Neuter) | 2-20 pounds: , 21-40 pounds: , 41-60 pounds: , 61 $127
- San Antonio Wellness Spay and Neuter Clinic (San Antonio, TX): Feline Neuter $130; Feline Spay $164; Rabies 1 year $20
Cost of living in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis puts the area's 2024 regional price parity at 94.7, meaning overall prices are about 5.3% below the national average [3]. Example math for the emergency estimate: $808 × 94.7 ÷ 100 = $765.
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Common questions
How much is a vet visit in San Antonio?
Practices in the San Antonio area that publish an exam fee have a median of $74 (PawsRx, 5 practices). Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Is vet care more expensive in San Antonio?
Overall prices in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area are 5.3% below the US average (BEA 2024 regional price parity of 94.7). That index covers all consumer spending, not vet care specifically, so we only use it for clearly labeled estimates.
How much is an emergency vet visit in San Antonio?
No local emergency price data is published, so we estimate: the US median emergency invoice of $808 (VetReceipt) × 94.7/100 ≈ $765. Real bills vary widely with what treatment is needed.