How Does This Compare With Your Vet's Pricing?

Jackdoodle had his annual exam today. The total bill was $371. You'd think I would no longer be shocked by that, but I always am, lol.

I thought it would be interesting to hear how these prices compare to other vets around the country. (I'm in the Northern suburbs of Chicago).

Here's the breakdown:

Annual exam- 38.00

Fecal parasite screening- 28.00

Bordatella vaccine (intranasal)- 37.00

3-Year Rabies shot- 65.00

County Rabies tag fee- 18.00

Heartworm test- 45.00

Titer for Distemper/Parvo- 86.00

Hazardous waste disposal- 3.00

(The additional 51.00 was for a B12 injection and Tramadol, which would of course not apply to most dogs.)

Hopefully this made some of you feel better, either because your vets charge less or because you were smart enough to get pet insurance. :)

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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on April 22, 2015 at 9:50am

These prices don't sound too bad at all.

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Permalink Reply by Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo on April 22, 2015 at 12:34pm

We have a pkg deal with our Vet...but they do break down the services. Not sure why, because we don't pay for them....maybe to make me feel better! ;)

Exam: $49.50
Bordetella: $18.50
Fecal Parasite Test: $38.75
Rattlesnake: $39.00. ( we did pay this)
Rabies.. 3 yr: $18.50
DHP/Parvo ( 2 yr) $35.00
Full adult screen Chem CBC. $ 263.85
Heart Eorm test. $41.00
I can not find a hazardous waste disposal fee anywhere...guessing it's built in somewhere.

Wow Karen....just noticed how much more your Vacs. are!

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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on April 22, 2015 at 1:13pm

My vet apparently charges more for a three year rabies shot than any other vet in the country, lol.

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Permalink Reply by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on April 25, 2015 at 3:31pm

maybe you can show him these responses and ask why his is so "special?" maybe he needs a new supplier if he's paying too much and passing it along. Or maybe he is marking up what the traffic will bare until someone (you) questions it with good information like this.

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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on April 25, 2015 at 3:44pm

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Permalink Reply by Nicky, Riley & Boris on April 22, 2015 at 2:03pm

Our vets have just brought in a new scheme. For 12 dollars a month you get as many vet visits as needed, all boosters and one full blood panel. The only thing not covered is drugs. I am definitely taking it as it is a great deal and they are terrific vets.

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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on April 22, 2015 at 2:10pm

That does sound like a great deal!

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Permalink Reply by Ginny Nightingale on April 22, 2015 at 3:43pm

Many physicians are doing this too--it is like joining a "club"--once you are in, you get perks...good idea!

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Permalink Reply by Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo on April 22, 2015 at 3:52pm

The first 2 years, we would have been fools go turn down our Vets a Pet Plan. I sat down with them and itemized each and every thing, and it made sense to go with it. Plus unlimited Vet visits, and discounts for their grooming service ( If I used it) and discounts for daycare and boarding. Our plan comes up for renewal next month...anxious to see what they will charge and it's coverage. No spay , only Botdetella Vac, no blood work panel will be needed.