Why We Publish Our Veterinary Prices

You’re not imagining it: pet care has become more expensive, and the uncertainty around “what it’s going to cost this time” only adds to the stress. That stress doesn’t stop with you; pets pick up on our emotions, which means financial worry can carry over into the exam room.

That’s why we publish our veterinary prices openly as a guide to help you prepare. This page gives you a baseline of what to expect for common visits and procedures, along with what’s included and why. Every appointment is still customized to your pet in real time, so final costs may vary. Sharing this information is also part of our Fear Free approach: when you feel calm and prepared, your pet feels it too.

This page covers answers to the pricing questions we hear most, with real-life examples that show how services come together in a typical visit. Then, for those who want every detail, you’ll find our full itemized list in the Detailed Price List at the bottom of the page. We share this because we believe good medicine and good communication go hand in hand. When you understand what goes into your pet’s care, you can feel confident that every decision is grounded in safety, compassion, and respect for both you and your animal.

Trusted by families across Summerville, Cane Bay, Nexton, and Carnes, our team is proud to deliver care that puts both pets and people at ease.

Exams & Wellness

A hands-on exam is how we gather an enormous amount of information about your pet’s health. Our doctors check eyes, ears, teeth, and gums; listen to the heart and lungs; feel the abdomen and joints; and note any lumps, bumps, or areas of tenderness. Even subtle things, like the way your pet walks into the room or the smell of their breath, can point us toward important answers.

Just as important, it’s also the time when we listen to you. Every concern, question, or “something just feels off” matters, and it all becomes part of the plan we create together.

Service Price Description
Preventive Care Exam $70 Annual wellness visit to check your pet from nose to tail, update vaccines, and answer questions.
Sick Exam $70 For pets who aren’t feeling well. Helps us identify the cause and guide treatment.
Day Admit Exam $82 Allows your pet to stay with us while we run tests or monitor them throughout the day.
Progress/Recheck Exam $22 Simple services like vaccine boosters, injectable heartworm/flea/tick prevention, sample collection
Urgent Care Exam $118 For problems that can’t wait, such as ear infections or vomiting.
Emergency Exam $153 Immediate care for serious or life-threatening issues.
Virtual Consultation $51 Video visit with a doctor for quick questions or follow-ups.

Wellness & Preventive Diagnostics

These tests help us catch problems before your pet shows symptoms, when treatment is most effective and least expensive.

Test Price Why It Matters
Dogs
Accuplex (heartworm/tick-borne disease) $66 Screens for potentially fatal heartworm and tick diseases
Junior Early Detection Screen $198 Complete blood work panel for younger pets (CBC, Chemistry, Accuplex, Fecal Parasite Screen)
Senior Early Detection Screen $293 Comprehensive panel for older pets (Junior screen + Urinalysis, Thyroid)
Cats
FeLV/FIV Test $90 Detects contagious feline viruses
Junior Early Detection Screen $194 Complete blood work panel for younger cats (CBC, Chemistry, Heartworm, Fecal Parasite Screen, FeLV/FIV)
Senior Early Detection Screen $307 Comprehensive panel for older cats (Junior screen + Urinalysis, Thyroid)
All Pets
Fecal Parasite Screen $38 Checks for intestinal parasites

Vaccines

Vaccines protect pets from serious, preventable diseases, but we know many families have questions about what’s truly necessary. Our doctors take the time to walk you through each option, explain why we recommend certain vaccines, and tailor a plan based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

Cane Bay only uses Purevax vaccines for cats. These vaccines are specifically designed to reduce the risk of vaccine-associated injection site reactions and are considered the safest option for cats.

Test Price Why It Matters
Dogs
Rabies $32 (1-yr) / $63 (3-yr) Required by law; protects pets and people
Leptospirosis $55
DHLPP $61 (1-yr) / $84 (3-yr) Core protection against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus
DHPP $57 (1-yr) / $82 (3-yr) Core protection without leptospirosis
Bordetella $65 Protects against kennel cough; often required for boarding/daycare
Canine Influenza $80 Protects against both strains of dog flu (H3N2 + H3N8)
Lyme $93 Protects against Lyme disease, spread by ticks
Cats (Purevax)
Rabies $55 (1-yr) / $134 (3-yr) Premium safer vaccine; protects cats and people
FVRCP $44 (1-yr) / $79 (3-yr) Core protection against feline viral diseases
FeLV $77 Protects against feline leukemia virus

Spay & Neuter Surgery: All-Inclusive Packages

Spaying and neutering are among the most important preventive surgeries in veterinary medicine. They protect against infections and certain cancers, reduce roaming and marking behaviors, and help prevent unplanned litters.

At Cane Bay, these surgeries are never treated as routine. Every patient receives pre-anesthetic bloodwork, IV fluids, pain management, and continuous monitoring by trained staff. Our team follows a Fear Free approach from start to finish—gentle handling, comfort items, and careful recovery support.

What Makes Spay & Neuter Surgeries at Cane Bay Different

  • One comprehensive fee covers everything – no surprise add-on charges
  • Individualized care – we only perform 2-3 surgeries per day with dedicated technicians, unlike high volume clinics who routinely perform 15+ surgeries per day
  • Fear Free approach – pre-visit medications reduce stress and start pain and nausea control before surgery, calming music and pheromones reduce stress and anxiety
  • Comprehensive pain management – others offer just a single injection for pain control; we take a more extensive approach to ensure your pet is comfortable
  • Comfort care – your pet has a comfortable bed and warm blankets to snuggle in, are walked 3 times a day, and receive a nutritious meal following the operation.
  • Continuous monitoring – trained staff monitor your pet throughout the entire procedure

Every Spay & Neuter Package Includes

  • Pre-anesthetic bloodwork
  • Anesthesia with IV fluids
  • Continuous monitoring by trained staff
  • Multi-modal pain management
  • E-collar
  • Fear Free recovery care

Procedure Price Range Notes
Feline Spay $700+ Tailored for each female cat’s age, weight, and health
Feline Neuter $500+ Same comprehensive care, adjusted for male cats
Canine Spay $800+ Adjusted for weight; comprehensive care for female dogs included
Canine Neuter $700+ Same comprehensive care, adjusted for male dogs

Pre-op bloodwork ($100-$190) is required within 3 months of surgery date to ensure your pet is a good candidate for an anesthetic procedure. This cost is included in the comprehensive surgery package price. Additional charges may apply for pets in heat, pregnant, or with special risk factors.

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Spay/Neuter Provider:

You may see spay and neuter surgeries offered at a lower cost elsewhere. Price is important, but it’s not the only factor that determines your pet’s safety or comfort. The quality of anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery support can vary greatly from one clinic to another.

Before you make a decision, we encourage you to ask any provider (including us!) these questions:

What’s included in the quoted price?
Are there additional charges for pain medication, e-collar, bloodwork, or monitoring?

What type of pain management do you provide?
A single injection or comprehensive multi-modal protocol?

How many surgeries do you perform per day?
Volume clinics may rush through procedures vs. individualized care.

Will my pet have a dedicated technician?
Or will staff be split between multiple patients?

Do you provide pre-visit anxiety medication?
This Fear Free approach reduces stress before your pet even arrives.

Dental Care for Cats and Dogs

Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in pets, and it often hides below the gumline where you can’t see it. That’s why every dental procedure at Cane Bay includes full-mouth radiographs and anesthesia, ensuring that we don’t miss anything while your pet stays safe and comfortable throughout the procedure.

Our dentals also include IV fluids, continuous monitoring, and pain management, with extra support for pets who need oral surgery. Because the extent of dental disease and associated treatments can vary so much, we provide a range for typical costs:

Procedure Starting Price What’s Included
Healthy Smile Cleaning $530 Exam, pre-op lab work, anesthesia, IV fluids, full-mouth radiographs, ultrasonic scaling & polish, monitoring
Comprehensive Cleaning $750+ All of the above, plus extended anesthesia, advanced charting, and oral surgery support if needed

Dental extractions are not included in the base cleaning cost. Because every mouth is different, extractions are priced separately and added to your estimate if needed. We’ll explain the findings and review costs with you before proceeding.

When Pets Need Urgent or Emergency Care

Not every visit is routine. When your cat or dog starts vomiting, won’t stop scratching, or suddenly comes up with a limp, you need clear next steps and a plan you can trust.

At Cane Bay, every sick visit starts with a full, hands-on exam, followed by targeted diagnostics so we can move from worry to answers. The examples below show typical diagnostic workups only. Medications and treatments, if needed, are discussed with you after diagnostic results and are not included in these totals.

Ear Infections & Allergies

($288 diagnostic workup)

Ear Infections & Allergies

  • Exam ($70)
  • Ear/Skin cytology ($75)
  • Cytopoint injection for relief ($143)

($288 diagnostic workup)

Limping & Joint Issues

($643 diagnostic workup)
Limping & Joint Issues

  • Exam ($70)
  • Orthopedic radiographs ($358)
  • Comprehensive Lab Screening (Superchem/CBC) – ensures your pet is healthy and safe for prescribed medications ($215)

($643 diagnostic workup)

Vomiting & Lethargy

($640 diagnostic workup)

Vomiting & Lethargy 

  • Exam ($70)
  • In-house bloodwork – same day results ($302)
  • Abdominal radiographs ($268)

($640 diagnostic workup)

Common Diagnostic Tests When Pets Are Sick:

Test Price Why It Matters
Radiographs (X-rays) $268–$358 Visualizes bones, chest, or abdomen
Ultrasound $564 Non-invasive imaging of organs or pregnancy with a board-certified radiologist
Skin/Ear Cytology $75 Examines a sample from the skin or ears for infection
Cytology of a Mass/Growth $286 Examines cells for cancer

Our Commitment to Price Transparency & Payment Options

Along with publishing our prices, we also offer flexible ways to plan for your pet’s care:

CareCredit CherryVetcove Online Pharmacy

CareCredit and Cherry financing allow you to spread larger expenses into smaller monthly payments. For families with pet insurance, we provide detailed, itemized invoices to make claim filing easier. And if you prefer specific brands of preventives or medications, our online pharmacy partner, Vetcove, offers trusted options with the convenience of home delivery.

Planning Resources:

  1. [Download Puppy Care Timeline] – See what to expect in your puppy’s first year ($2,000-2,800 total)
  2. [Download Kitten Care Timeline] – Plan for your kitten’s complete care ($1,300-2,200 total)

Every pet, every visit, and every plan is unique, so the examples above are meant to guide, not replace the estimate you’ll receive from your doctor. Our goal with publishing prices is simple: to reduce the stress of the unknown, give you a baseline of what to expect, and show you exactly what goes into the care we provide at Cane Bay Veterinary Clinic.

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Detailed Price List

Full Price List

Prices are rounded to the nearest dollar and effective September 2025. These are estimated prices only; your pet’s exact plan may vary depending on their individual needs. Itemized treatment plans are always reviewed with you in advance.

Exams & Consultations

Service Price Description
Preventive or Sick Exam $70 Thorough nose-to-tail exam, whether for wellness or illness
Day Admit Exam $82 Allows for diagnostics or monitoring throughout the day
Recheck Exam $56 Tracks healing and progress after treatment
Technician/Assistant Visit $22 Boosters, nail trims, or simple services
Urgent Care Exam $118 Same-day urgent issues
Emergency Exam $153 Immediate attention for serious or life-threatening concerns
Virtual Consult $51 Quick video call with a doctor

Wellness & Preventive Diagnostics

Test Price Why It Matters
Dogs
Accuplex $66 Screens for heartworm and tick-borne disease
Junior Early Detection Screen $198 CBC, Chemistry, Accuplex, Parasite – $36 savings vs. individual tests
Senior Early Detection Screen $293 Junior screen + Urinalysis, Thyroid – $68 savings
Cats
FeLV/FIV Test $90 Detects contagious feline viruses
Junior Early Detection Screen $194 CBC, Chemistry, Heartworm, Parasite, FeLV/FIV – $163 savings
Senior Early Detection Screen $307 Junior screen + Urinalysis, Thyroid – $139 savings
All Pets
Fecal Parasite Screen $38 Detects intestinal parasites

Vaccines

Vaccine Price Why It Matters
Dogs
Rabies $32 (1-yr) / $63 (3-yr) Required by law; protects pets and people
DHLPP $61 (1-yr) / $84 (3-yr) Core protection against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus
DHPP $57 (1-yr) / $82 (3-yr) Core protection without leptospirosis
Bordetella $65 Protects against kennel cough; often required for boarding/daycare
Canine Influenza $80 Protects against both strains of dog flu (H3N2 + H3N8)
Lyme $93 Protects against Lyme disease, spread by ticks
Cats (Purevax Premium)
Rabies $55 (1-yr) / $134 (3-yr) Safer feline rabies vaccine; protects cats and people
FVRCP $44 (1-yr) / $79 (3-yr) Core protection against feline viral diseases
FeLV $77 Protects against feline leukemia virus

Spay & Neuter Packages (All-Inclusive)

Every package includes: pre-anesthetic bloodwork, anesthesia with IV fluids, continuous monitoring by trained staff, multi-modal pain management, e-collar, and Fear Free recovery care.

Procedure Price Notes
Feline Spay $700+ Tailored for each female cat’s age, weight, and health
Feline Neuter $500+ Same comprehensive care, adjusted for male cats
Canine Spay $800+ Adjusted for weight; comprehensive care for female dogs included
Canine Neuter $700+ Same comprehensive care, adjusted for male dogs

Pre-op bloodwork required within 3 months. Additional charges may apply for pets in heat, pregnant, or with special risk factors.

Dental Packages (All-Inclusive)

All dental procedures include: exam, pre-op labs, anesthesia with IV fluids, full-mouth radiographs, ultrasonic scaling and polish, continuous monitoring, and Fear Free recovery care.

Procedure Starting Price What’s Included
Healthy Smile Cleaning $530 Comprehensive cleaning and charting
Comprehensive Cleaning $750+ Extended anesthesia, advanced charting, oral surgery support if needed

Dental extractions are not included in the base cleaning cost. Because every mouth is different, extractions are priced separately and always discussed with you in advance.

Advanced Diagnostics (As Needed)

Test Price Why It Matters
Radiographs (X-rays) $268–$358 Visualizes bones, chest, or abdomen
Ultrasound $564 Non-invasive imaging of organs or pregnancy
Skin/Ear Cytology $75 Examines a sample from the skin or ears for infection
Cytology of a Mass/Growth $286 Examines cells for cancer

Notes

  1. Prices effective September 2025.
  2. All surgical patients require pre-operative bloodwork within 3 months.
  3. Itemized treatment plans are provided before procedures.
  4. Additional charges may apply for medical risk factors or complications.
  5. Treatment costs are separate from diagnostic workups for sick visits.