Vet costs in San Jose, CA (2026)
What vet care costs around San Jose, based on prices 11 local practices publish on their own websites. The typical exam fee here is $100, higher than the US median of $75.
Last updated: October 2026 · 4 sources · see sources
| Item | San Jose area median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $100 (4 practices) [1] | $75 (591 practices) [2] |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $53 (5 practices) [1] | $38 (608 practices) [2] |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $588 (6 practices) [1] | $466 (213 practices) [2] |
| Spay or neuter | $510 (5 practices) [1] | $340 (190 practices) [2] |
| Microchip | $55 (CA statewide, 13 practices; too few San Jose listings) [1] | $52 (120 practices) [2] |
| Emergency exam fee (before treatment) | ~$138 estimate: $125 × 110.4/100 [2][3] | $125 (26 practices) [2] |
| Typical total emergency bill | ~$892 estimate: $808 × 110.4/100 [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 Jose (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 Jose area
A sample of prices that practices near San Jose 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 - Campbell (Campbell, CA): Professional dental cleaning $579.95
- Banfield Pet Hospital - Fremont (Fremont, CA): Professional dental cleaning $548.95
- TriCity Veterinary Hospital (Fremont, CA): Rabies (1 or 3 Year) $16.99; FVRCP $17.95; Bordetella $17.99
- Warm Springs Pet Hospital (Fremont, CA): Routine Exam $105; Cat Neuter $380; Cat Spay $420
- Animal Medical Clinic (Milpitas, CA): Feline Neuter $425; Canine Neuter $500; Canine Spay $520
- Calaveras Veterinary Clinic (Milpitas, CA): Cat Neuter $350; Feline Spay $425; Canine Neuter <30lbs $450
- Tama Veterinary Hospital (Milpitas, CA): Rabies Vaccine 1 year $60
- Peaceful Pathways In-home Pet Hospice And Euthanasia (Palo Alto, CA): In-Home Euthanasia Pricing $495
Low-cost and nonprofit options
PawsRx keeps these separate from the practice medians above because they often have eligibility limits [1].
- Humane Society Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA): Exam $60
Cost of living in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis puts the area's 2024 regional price parity at 110.4, meaning overall prices are about 10.4% above the national average [3]. Example math for the emergency estimate: $808 × 110.4 ÷ 100 = $892.
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Common questions
How much is a vet visit in San Jose?
Practices in the San Jose area that publish an exam fee have a median of $100 (PawsRx, 4 practices). Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Is vet care more expensive in San Jose?
Overall prices in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area are 10.4% above the US average (BEA 2024 regional price parity of 110.4). 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 Jose?
No local emergency price data is published, so we estimate: the US median emergency invoice of $808 (VetReceipt) × 110.4/100 ≈ $892. Real bills vary widely with what treatment is needed.