Surgery costs in Washington, D.C.
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in the Washington, D.C. 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
$980
High
$2,200+
Low
$3,200
Avg
$5,700
High
$13,300+
Low
$1,850
Avg
$3,800
High
$7,650+
Low
$1,600
Avg
$3,450
High
$8,400+
Low
$550
Avg
$980
High
$2,500+
Low
$165
Avg
$270
High
$600+
Low
$220
Avg
$380
High
$760+
Low
$1,700
Avg
$3,450
High
$8,350+
Low
$2,650
Avg
$4,150
High
$6,800+
Low
$1,650
Avg
$2,600
High
$4,350+
Low
$550
Avg
$1,100
High
$2,500+
Low
$3,850
Avg
$6,800
High
$13,300+
Low
$2,150
Avg
$4,100
High
$7,650+
Low
$2,400
Avg
$4,800
High
$9,150+
Low
$550
Avg
$1,100
High
$2,050+
Low
$220
Avg
$440
High
$870+
Low
$330
Avg
$600
High
$1,300+
Ranges assume a medium pet at a general practice in the Washington, D.C. metro. Emergencies and specialists cost more.
Common pet surgeries in Washington, D.C.
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 Washington, D.C. estimate
Adjust for your pet, the procedure, urgency, and clinic type.
Finding care in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. ranks #7 among U.S. metro areas in this cost model. Surgery estimates here run around 9% above the national baseline because of the area's cost-of-living, labor, and emergency-hospital density. The city is also in District of Columbia, a higher-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 Washington, D.C.:
- General-practice and small-animal clinics in Washington, D.C.
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Washington, D.C. and District of Columbia
- Low-cost spay/neuter or vaccine clinics in Washington, D.C.
- Nonprofit pet-assistance and veterinary payment-plan programs in District of Columbia
- University or teaching veterinary hospitals within driving distance of Washington, D.C.
When comparing surgery quotes in Washington, D.C., 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.