Surgery costs in Maine
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in Maine, adjusted for regional pricing. These are broad educational estimates — actual quotes vary by clinic, specialist, and urgency.
By Pet Surgery Estimate·Updated July 28, 2026·Methodology·Sources
| Procedure | Low | Average | High | vs U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $440 | $870 | $1,950+ | −$30 |
| Cat Emergency Abdominal Surgery | $2,900 | $5,100 | $11,850+ | −$150 |
| Cat Foreign Object Removal (Surgery) | $1,100 | $1,800 | $6,800+ | −$100 |
| Cat Fracture (Broken Bone) Repair | $1,450 | $3,050 | $7,450+ | −$100 |
| Cat Mass / Lump Removal | $490 | $640 | $2,250+ | −$20 |
| Cat Neuter (Castration) | $145 | $240 | $530+ | −$10 |
| Cat Spay (Ovariohysterectomy) | $195 | $340 | $680+ | −$10 |
| Cat Urinary Blockage Treatment | $1,500 | $3,050 | $7,400+ | −$100 |
| Dog ACL / CCL / TPLO Surgery | $2,400 | $4,850 | $6,200+ | −$150 |
| Dog Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy) | $1,450 | $2,350 | $3,850+ | −$50 |
| Dog Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $490 | $970 | $2,250+ | −$30 |
| Dog Emergency Abdominal Surgery | $3,450 | $6,050 | $11,850+ | −$200 |
| Dog Foreign Object Removal (Surgery) | $1,450 | $2,450 | $6,800+ | −$50 |
| Dog Fracture (Broken Bone) Repair | $2,150 | $4,250 | $8,150+ | −$150 |
| Dog Mass / Lump Removal | $490 | $680 | $1,850+ | −$20 |
| Dog Neuter (Castration) | $195 | $390 | $780+ | −$10 |
| Dog Pyometra Surgery (Infected Uterus) | $1,000 | $1,450 | $4,750+ | −$50 |
| Dog Spay (Ovariohysterectomy) | $290 | $530 | $1,150+ | −$20 |
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 ×0.970 for Maine, because the BEA 2024 Regional Price Parity puts this state's overall prices 3% below 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.
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How Maine prices compare
Maine's overall price level is 3% below the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parity 97.0, 2024). That ranks 26 of 51 states and D.C., where 1 is the most expensive. The index covers general living costs, not vet fees, so it shows direction rather than an exact vet price difference.
New England states (2024 price level)
| Massachusetts | 105.8 |
| New Hampshire | 104.2 |
| Connecticut | 103.6 |
| Rhode Island | 102.3 |
| Vermont | 98.0 |
| Maine | 97.0 |
Prices clinics in Maine publish
These are prices clinics list on their own websites. They are not quotes or recommendations, many cover the surgery only, and they may have changed since we checked. Follow the link to see what each price includes.
| Clinic | Service | Published price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland Spay/Neuter Clinic Westbrook (Portland area), ME | Dog / cat spay or neuter For income-qualifying owners. | Cat $120; dog $265 (under 50 lb), $295 (51–89 lb), $325 (90–124 lb) | Nov 12, 2026 |
Low-cost spay/neuter and assistance programs in Maine
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.
- Help Fix ME (state of Maine)
Statewide, Maine
State low-income spay/neuter program for owners on qualifying benefits. The program page said on April 27, 2026 that it was not accepting new applications; check its current status.
Checked Nov 12, 2026
Nearest veterinary colleges (New England)
Maine has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college. These are the colleges in the same Census region. Many run teaching hospitals that accept referrals; check each site for services and travel needs.
- Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine · North Grafton, MA
Source: AVMA list of accredited veterinary colleges, checked Nov 12, 2026.
To confirm a veterinarian is licensed in Maine, 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
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Maine. We do not list them because we cannot keep hours and services current; your regular vet or a local search can point you to the nearest one.
Pet insurance rules in Maine
Maine is one of 17 states that have adopted the NAIC Pet Insurance Model Act or a substantially similar law, according to a 2026 report by the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research.
The model law sets rules for how pet insurance is sold in the states that adopt it: clear disclosure of pre-existing condition exclusions and waiting periods, no waiting period for accidents, and a limit on waiting periods for illness and orthopedic conditions. Each state's version differs, so the waiting periods in a Maine policy may be shorter than an insurer's national headline terms. For knee surgery in particular, check the cruciate waiting period in the policy you are offered for Maine.
Sources: Connecticut General Assembly, Office of Legislative Research (accessed Nov 12, 2026); NAIC Pet Insurance Model Act. How insurers handle knee surgery
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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.