Columbo's first leg was about $2950 total, but I want to break that down: Visit to regular vet to diagnose & xrays - $250, consult with surgeon & bloodwork - $250, surgery fee (includes followup xrays & consults) $2450.
Columbo's second leg was $2650. This time I went straight to the surgeon, so they did everything. He had a 9am appointment and was told to fast so that if they confirmed it was the same thing, they could take him into surgery that day.
Additional info: the original quote on the first leg for the surgery fee only was $3200. The surgeon hoped to do a newer technique which involved a titanium plate and screws. However, after he got in there, he found the smallest plates they make were too big and did it a different way. He said there are many different ways to do this surgery. Not using the titanium plate knocked $700 off the bill!! (gasp) |