Surgery costs in Austin
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in the Austin metro area, adjusted for local pricing. These are broad educational estimates — actual quotes vary by clinic, specialist, and urgency.
By Pet Surgery Estimate·Updated July 28, 2026·Methodology·Sources
Low
$440
Avg
$880
High
$1,950+
Low
$2,900
Avg
$5,150
High
$11,950+
Low
$1,650
Avg
$3,450
High
$6,850+
Low
$1,400
Avg
$3,100
High
$7,550+
Low
$490
Avg
$880
High
$2,250+
Low
$145
Avg
$250
High
$540+
Low
$195
Avg
$340
High
$690+
Low
$1,500
Avg
$3,100
High
$7,500+
Low
$2,400
Avg
$3,700
High
$6,150+
Low
$1,450
Avg
$2,350
High
$3,900+
Low
$490
Avg
$980
High
$2,250+
Low
$3,500
Avg
$6,150
High
$11,950+
Low
$1,900
Avg
$3,700
High
$6,850+
Low
$2,150
Avg
$4,300
High
$8,250+
Low
$490
Avg
$980
High
$1,850+
Low
$195
Avg
$390
High
$780+
Low
$290
Avg
$540
High
$1,200+
Ranges assume a medium pet at a general practice in the Austin metro. Emergencies and specialists cost more.
Common pet surgeries in Austin
Choose a procedure for a full cost breakdown, then use the calculator below to personalize it for your pet.
ACL / CCL / TPLO (knee)
$2,450 – $6,250+
Estimate costDental cleaning + extractions
$500 – $2,300+
Estimate costSpay
$300 – $1,200+
Estimate costForeign object removal
$1,950 – $7,000+
Estimate costDental cleaning + extractions
$450 – $2,000+
Estimate costUrinary blockage (blocked cat)
$1,550 – $7,650+
Estimate costSpay
$200 – $700+
Estimate costMass / lump removal
$500 – $1,900+
Estimate costPersonalize your Austin estimate
Adjust for your pet, the procedure, urgency, and clinic type.
Finding care in Austin
Austin ranks #25 among U.S. metro areas in this cost model. Surgery estimates here run close to 2% below the national baseline because of the area's cost-of-living, labor, and emergency-hospital density. The city is also in Texas, a average-cost area state, so both metro and state adjustments apply. Use these ranges as a starting point and get itemized quotes from local clinics.
Places to compare surgery quotes in Austin:
- General-practice and small-animal clinics in Austin
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Austin and Texas
- Low-cost spay/neuter or vaccine clinics in Austin
- Nonprofit pet-assistance and veterinary payment-plan programs in Texas
- University or teaching veterinary hospitals within driving distance of Austin
When comparing surgery quotes in Austin, ask whether the estimate includes anesthesia, monitoring, take-home medications, and recheck visits. Those line items are often billed separately and can change the total significantly.
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Important disclaimer
This estimate is for educational purposes only. It is not veterinary advice, medical advice, financial advice, or an insurance coverage determination. Actual prices vary by clinic, location, diagnostics, anesthesia, complications, aftercare, and policy terms.