Washington

Vet costs in Washington (2026)

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Last updated: October 2026

Quick answerVet prices in 11 Washington metro areas: exam, vaccine, dental cleaning, spay/neuter and emergency costs, with sources.

Washington cities

Statewide published vet prices

Washington statewide medians vs. US
ItemWashington medianUS median
Vet exam / office visit (fee only)$88 (31 practices, most $79–$93) [1]$75
Core vaccine, per shot$40 (30 practices, most $35–$45) [1]$38
Dental cleaning (base price)$487 (23 practices, most $459–$550) [1]$466
Spay or neuter$733 (6 practices, most $516–$1,005) [1]$340
Microchip$64 (6 practices, most $42–$79) [1]$52

Common questions

How much is a vet visit in Washington?

Across Washington, practices that publish an exam fee have a median of $88 (PawsRx, 31 practices), compared with a US median of $75. Tests, vaccines and treatment are extra.

Which Washington cities does PetPriceBook cover?

We have vet cost pages for 11 Washington metro areas: Bellingham, Bremerton, Kennewick–Richland, Longview–Kelso, Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Walla Walla, Wenatchee–East Wenatchee, Yakima.

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