Tennessee

Vet costs in Tennessee (2026)

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Last updated: October 2026

Quick answerVet prices in 10 Tennessee metro areas: exam, vaccine, dental cleaning, spay/neuter and emergency costs, with sources.

Tennessee cities

Statewide published vet prices

Tennessee statewide medians vs. US
ItemTennessee medianUS median
Vet exam / office visit (fee only)$68 (18 practices, most $62–$72) [1]$75
Core vaccine, per shot$32 (20 practices, most $27–$38) [1]$38
Dental cleaning (base price)$395 (11 practices, most $388–$407) [1]$466

Common questions

How much is a vet visit in Tennessee?

Across Tennessee, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $68 (PawsRx, 18 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.

Which Tennessee cities does PetPriceBook cover?

We have vet cost pages for 10 Tennessee metro areas: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport–Bristol, Knoxville, Memphis, Morristown, Nashville.

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  1. PawsRx – Vet costs in Tennessee: published practice prices (Oct 2026)
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