Vet costs in Virginia (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
Virginia cities
Blacksburg
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 92.7
See Blacksburg costsVA · EstimateCharlottesville
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 99.1
See Charlottesville costsVA · EstimateHarrisonburg
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 94.9
See Harrisonburg costsVA · EstimateLynchburg
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 89.4
See Lynchburg costsVARichmond
Exam fee median $75 · cost index 97.9
See Richmond costsVA · EstimateRoanoke
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 93.6
See Roanoke costsVA · EstimateStaunton–Stuarts Draft
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 91.1
See Staunton–Stuarts Draft costsVAVirginia Beach–Norfolk
Exam fee median $75 · cost index 97.9
See Virginia Beach–Norfolk costsVA · EstimateWinchester
Estimate from national data + BEA price index · cost index 96.5
See Winchester costsStatewide published vet prices
| Item | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Vet exam / office visit (fee only) | $75 (30 practices, most $72–$90) [1] | $75 |
| Core vaccine, per shot | $34 (31 practices, most $30–$40) [1] | $38 |
| Dental cleaning (base price) | $433 (16 practices, most $423–$483) [1] | $466 |
Common questions
How much is a vet visit in Virginia?
Across Virginia, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $75 (PawsRx, 30 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.
Which Virginia cities does PetPriceBook cover?
We have vet cost pages for 9 Virginia metro areas: Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Staunton–Stuarts Draft, Virginia Beach–Norfolk, Winchester.