Surgery costs in Minneapolis–St. Paul
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in the Minneapolis–St. Paul 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
$470
Avg
$950
High
$2,100+
Low
$3,100
Avg
$5,500
High
$12,800+
Low
$1,800
Avg
$3,700
High
$7,350+
Low
$1,500
Avg
$3,300
High
$8,100+
Low
$530
Avg
$950
High
$2,400+
Low
$160
Avg
$260
High
$580+
Low
$210
Avg
$370
High
$740+
Low
$1,650
Avg
$3,300
High
$8,050+
Low
$2,550
Avg
$4,000
High
$6,550+
Low
$1,600
Avg
$2,500
High
$4,200+
Low
$530
Avg
$1,050
High
$2,400+
Low
$3,750
Avg
$6,550
High
$12,800+
Low
$2,050
Avg
$3,950
High
$7,350+
Low
$2,300
Avg
$4,600
High
$8,800+
Low
$530
Avg
$1,050
High
$2,000+
Low
$210
Avg
$420
High
$840+
Low
$320
Avg
$580
High
$1,250+
Ranges assume a medium pet at a general practice in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. Emergencies and specialists cost more.
Common pet surgeries in Minneapolis–St. Paul
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 Minneapolis–St. Paul estimate
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Finding care in Minneapolis–St. Paul
Minneapolis–St. Paul ranks #16 among U.S. metro areas in this cost model. Surgery estimates here run around 5% above the national baseline because of the area's cost-of-living, labor, and emergency-hospital density. The city is also in Minnesota, 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul:
- General-practice and small-animal clinics in Minneapolis–St. Paul
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Minneapolis–St. Paul and Minnesota
- Low-cost spay/neuter or vaccine clinics in Minneapolis–St. Paul
- Nonprofit pet-assistance and veterinary payment-plan programs in Minnesota
- University or teaching veterinary hospitals within driving distance of Minneapolis–St. Paul
When comparing surgery quotes in Minneapolis–St. Paul, 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.