Surgery costs in Philadelphia
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in the Philadelphia 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
$460
Avg
$930
High
$2,050+
Low
$3,050
Avg
$5,400
High
$12,550+
Low
$1,750
Avg
$3,600
High
$7,200+
Low
$1,500
Avg
$3,250
High
$7,950+
Low
$520
Avg
$930
High
$2,350+
Low
$155
Avg
$260
High
$570+
Low
$210
Avg
$360
High
$720+
Low
$1,600
Avg
$3,250
High
$7,900+
Low
$2,500
Avg
$3,900
High
$6,450+
Low
$1,550
Avg
$2,450
High
$4,100+
Low
$520
Avg
$1,050
High
$2,350+
Low
$3,650
Avg
$6,450
High
$12,550+
Low
$2,000
Avg
$3,850
High
$7,200+
Low
$2,250
Avg
$4,550
High
$8,650+
Low
$520
Avg
$1,050
High
$1,950+
Low
$210
Avg
$410
High
$820+
Low
$310
Avg
$570
High
$1,250+
Ranges assume a medium pet at a general practice in the Philadelphia metro. Emergencies and specialists cost more.
Common pet surgeries in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia estimate
Adjust for your pet, the procedure, urgency, and clinic type.
Finding care in Philadelphia
Philadelphia ranks #8 among U.S. metro areas in this cost model. Surgery estimates here run close to 3% above the national baseline because of the area's cost-of-living, labor, and emergency-hospital density. The city is also in Pennsylvania, 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 Philadelphia:
- General-practice and small-animal clinics in Philadelphia
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
- Low-cost spay/neuter or vaccine clinics in Philadelphia
- Nonprofit pet-assistance and veterinary payment-plan programs in Pennsylvania
- University or teaching veterinary hospitals within driving distance of Philadelphia
When comparing surgery quotes in Philadelphia, 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.