Vet costs in Seattle, WA (2026)
What vet care costs around Seattle, based on prices 28 local practices publish on their own websites. The typical exam fee here is $93, higher than the US median of $75.
Updated October 15, 2026 · 4 sources · see sources
| Item | Seattle area median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $93 (16 practices) [1] | $75 (591 practices) [2] |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $38 (16 practices) [1] | $38 (608 practices) [2] |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $501 (12 practices) [1] | $466 (213 practices) [2] |
| Spay or neuter | $1,080 (3 practices) [1] | $340 (190 practices) [2] |
| Microchip | $62 (5 practices) [1] | $52 (120 practices) [2] |
| Emergency exam fee (before treatment) | ~$139 estimate: $125 × 111.1/100 [2][3] | $125 (26 practices) [2] |
| Typical total emergency bill | ~$898 estimate: $808 × 111.1/100 [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 Seattle (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 Seattle area
A sample of prices that practices near Seattle 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 - Bellevue (Bellevue, WA): Professional dental cleaning $491.95
- Banfield Pet Hospital - Bothell Veterinarians - Bothell, WA (Bothell, WA): Office visit $93.95; Rabies $31.70; Feline Distemper FVRCP $37.47
- Banfield Pet Hospital – Bothell (Bothell, WA): Office visit $93.95; Professional dental cleaning $500.95
- Canyon Park Veterinary Hospital (Bothell, WA): Microchipping $65
- Highline Veterinary Hospital (Burien, WA): Compassionate Euthanasia $175
- Banfield Pet Hospital - Des Moines (Des Moines, WA): Professional dental cleaning $473.95
- Banfield Pet Hospital - Des Moines Veterinarians - Des Moines, WA (Des Moines, WA): Office visit $86.95; Rabies $30.57; Feline Distemper FVRCP $36.13
- Kestrel Veterinary Hospital (Edmonds, WA): Office Visit Examination $75; Feline Neuter $480; Feline Spay $600
Low-cost and nonprofit options
PawsRx keeps these separate from the practice medians above because they often have eligibility limits [1].
- Seattle Humane (Bellevue, WA): Feline Spay/Neuter $125; Canine Spay (0-24.9 lbs) $170; Canine Spay (25-49.9 lbs) $195
- Vetco Vaccination Clinic (Covington, WA): Rabies Vaccination $41; Distemper & parvo (5-in-1) $48; Lyme $51
- Seattle Animal Shelter (Seattle, WA): FVRCP vaccine $15; Microchip implantation $30
- Homeward Pet Adoption Center (Woodinville, WA): Neuter $75; Cat spay $100; Dog spay or neuter (3-40pounds) $150
Cost of living in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis puts the area's 2024 regional price parity at 111.1, meaning overall prices are about 11.1% above the national average [3]. Example math for the emergency estimate: $808 × 111.1 ÷ 100 = $898.
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Seattle?
Practices in the Seattle area that publish an exam fee have a median of $93 (PawsRx, 16 practices). Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Is vet care more expensive in Seattle?
Overall prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area are 11.1% above the US average (BEA 2024 regional price parity of 111.1). 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 Seattle?
No local emergency price data is published, so we estimate: the US median emergency invoice of $808 (VetReceipt) × 111.1/100 ≈ $898. Real bills vary widely with what treatment is needed.