Surgery costs in Boston
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in the Boston 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
$490
Avg
$970
High
$2,150+
Low
$3,200
Avg
$5,700
High
$13,200+
Low
$1,250
Avg
$2,050
High
$7,600+
Low
$1,550
Avg
$3,400
High
$8,350+
Low
$540
Avg
$710
High
$2,500+
Low
$160
Avg
$270
High
$600+
Low
$220
Avg
$380
High
$760+
Low
$1,700
Avg
$3,400
High
$8,300+
Low
$2,650
Avg
$5,400
High
$6,950+
Low
$1,600
Avg
$2,600
High
$4,350+
Low
$540
Avg
$1,100
High
$2,500+
Low
$3,850
Avg
$6,750
High
$13,200+
Low
$1,550
Avg
$2,700
High
$7,600+
Low
$2,400
Avg
$4,750
High
$9,100+
Low
$540
Avg
$760
High
$2,050+
Low
$220
Avg
$430
High
$870+
Low
$1,150
Avg
$1,600
High
$5,300+
Low
$320
Avg
$600
High
$1,300+
Estimates in U.S. dollars for U.S. clinics, not quotes. Default scenario: medium-size adult pet at a general practice, scheduled (or urgent for procedures that are usually emergencies). Adjusted ×1.083 for the Boston metro area, because the BEA 2024 Regional Price Parity puts this metro area's overall prices 8.3% above the U.S. average. That index measures general living costs, not vet fees. Price data last reviewed Nov 12, 2026. How we set these ranges
Emergency hospitals and specialists usually cost more than these ranges.
Common pet surgeries in Boston
Choose a procedure for a full cost breakdown, then use the calculator below to personalize it for your pet.
The cards below show national ranges with no city adjustment. The table above applies the Boston adjustment.
ACL / CCL / TPLO (knee)
Est.$2,450 – $6,400+
Estimate costDental cleaning + extractions
Est.$500 – $2,300+
Estimate costSpay
Est.$300 – $1,200+
Estimate costForeign object removal
Est.$1,450 – $7,000+
Estimate costDental cleaning + extractions
Est.$450 – $2,000+
Estimate costUrinary blockage (blocked cat)
Est.$1,550 – $7,650+
Estimate costSpay
Est.$200 – $700+
Estimate costMass / lump removal
Est.$500 – $1,900+
Estimate costEstimates in U.S. dollars for U.S. clinics, not quotes. Default scenario: medium-size adult pet at a general practice, scheduled (or urgent for procedures that are usually emergencies). No state or city adjustment is applied. Price data last reviewed Nov 12, 2026. How we set these ranges
Personalize your Boston estimate
Adjust for your pet, the procedure, urgency, and clinic type. The calculator's location step uses the Massachusetts average, not the Boston figure in the table above.
How Boston compares
The Boston metro area's overall price level is 8.3% above the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parity 108.3, 2024). That is 2.5 points above the Massachusetts average of 105.8, so estimates here are higher than on the Massachusetts page. The index covers general living costs, not vet fees.
Prices clinics in the Boston area publish
We have not yet found a clinic in the Boston area that publishes surgery prices we could verify. The ranges on this page are national estimates adjusted for the local price level, not local clinic data. If you have a published price or itemized estimate from the Boston area, you can send it to us.
Low-cost spay/neuter and assistance programs in the Boston area
Programs we found on official or program websites. Eligibility rules (income, residency, benefits) usually apply, and funding often runs out, so check the program page before you plan around it.
- Animal Rescue League of Boston Spay Waggin'
Mobile clinic, Massachusetts
Cat spay or neuter $175; dog from $300 (under 50 lb)
Checked Nov 6, 2026
Veterinary colleges in Massachusetts
Colleges listed by the AVMA Council on Education. Many run teaching hospitals that see referred cases and, for some services, the public; newer colleges may train students at partner clinics instead. Check each college's site for what its hospital offers.
- Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine · North Grafton
Source: AVMA list of accredited veterinary colleges, checked Nov 12, 2026.
To confirm a veterinarian is licensed in Massachusetts, or to reach the state board that handles complaints, use the regulatory board look-up from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.
What we could not verify yet
- Published surgery prices from clinics in the Boston area.
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Boston. We do not list them because we cannot keep hours and services current.
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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.