Just took Ceiba for her last shots and asked for an estimate to spay her. Breakdown is:
Pre surgery bloodwork: $77
Spay: $100
Anesthesia - Heart Monitor: $25
Catheter IV-Surgery & Fluids: $75
Analgesic Injection: $22.50
Rimadyl 25mg (4) : $13.20
Regulatory/Medical Waste Fee: $3.50
TOTAL:
$316.20
Given that price, I checked with the local spay/neuter organization and they charge $75 AND they have a neuter scooter where they come and pick up/drop off your pet.
Which would you do? The vet that you know and trust or the low price alternative? Get another estimate from a different vet?