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Prissy012899 · 03-19-2005, 04:00 PM

I live in a small town but our animal hospital is fairly new and state of the art... up to date on everything.. Office visit is $25 but if you have vaccinations it is waived.
Vaccinations are $23 for a puppy shot.
Seems to be very good compared to everyone elses cost.

Harbinger · 03-19-2005, 04:16 PM

OMG! It cost me $160 for Sheila's second shots! It did include an exam, deworming (precautionary) and poo sample blah blah... but still!

StewiesMom · 03-19-2005, 06:47 PM

Chicago -- my vet is $28 dollars to walk in the door which just includes the "look-over". A follow-up is $23. Meds, of course, are extra and run about $20 to $25 each and up.

waistfull · 03-19-2005, 08:27 PM

Our vet charges $50 anual office visit and all other visits for shots, medications are not charged and office visit. If they are sick, they are charged again. So far I've paid $552 for Cricket and Bubba They need one more round of shots and revolution and then the packets of revolution. That will be about $400. The revolution is expensive!

orinskye · 03-19-2005, 09:50 PM

harbinger you got screwed...... $160 is WAY to high..... it costs me $12 for walk in, and puppy shot was $7 and that included a dweorming pill..... i think we walked out of the vets office paying $27 for a check up, one puppy shot, one prepaid puppy shot, demwormer, ...... his neutering costs $35.... and a follow up checkup to the initial checkup is $6

jesscruz · 03-19-2005, 09:53 PM

oh my i guess i'm really lucky! i go to carmel, ca and i never had to pay a office fee for coco getting shots. i only pay 14.00 for the shot but no office fee.

mymason · 03-21-2005, 06:46 AM

wow! It's very apparent that the variance in vet cost is correlated to location. Here in NY, I pay an office fee of $58 per visit, and shots were $30 and up each!! To get Mason neutered, it costs $320 and I am trying to save up just to get him fixed

Diego · 03-21-2005, 07:19 AM

The office fee is $25.00

Vaccination is $50.00

Babbie · 03-21-2005, 07:22 AM

For Mojo the vet office fee is $35 dollars...but since me and my bf together have more than 1 dog it does not come out that bad...also we have a "hook up" in the clinic and almost never pay for it...

The vet is very nice and not that expensive...the vaccinations have a different price, if i am not mistaken...but it is around 20-30 dolars each.

Glenda Layton · 03-21-2005, 07:48 AM

I was a vet's receptionist for awhile. The first visit is always expensive due to a full check up that you usually do want to have done... the following visits CAN be just for the vaccinations IF YOU REQUEST THAT when you make your appointment..."My pup is doing fine. I just need the next round of shots. I don't even need to see the vet." Be clear when you make the call and see if your vet will allow this in his office.
Yours may not, but it can save you hundrends of dollars if he has this practise. My vet administers the shots, but I do not take up his time with questions or idle 'chit-chat'. That way he doesn't lose money while he's with me and I don't pay an office visit. (The dog is taken to the back by a vet tech while I simply pay the vaccination fee. The dog is brought back to me and we are on our way.)
You can also purchase some of the usual vaccinations through the internet or at a feed store.
As a breeder, I give the 3 way or 5 way vaccinations myself... but there are a few only a vet can administer. For those, I still go to the clinic.
Glenda

Ringo · 03-21-2005, 11:52 AM

My vet has this thing called the "Well Puppy Program". It only cost $32 for six months of service. All his visits are covered under that one cost..including bloodwork, fecals and exams. I have to pay extra for the shots or any medicine. I have taken in him sooooooooo many times because of silly things, but it didn't cost me a cent. I looked on the internet and other vets offer this........so, it may be worth looking into for the new puppy owners.

adkins32 · 03-21-2005, 12:03 PM

I live in Charlotte, NC - just to walk in the door down here, it costs $30-50. (I called everyone listed in the book). And the cheapest was $30, but it was PetSmart's vet. However - when I have time, there is a vet located in the town I grew up in (about 1 hour away), where my parents still live. They do NOT charge anything for the visit and you only pay for medicines. And the medicines are sooo cheap. An example - my mom usually took her dog to that vet, but they were closed and she needed our dog to be seen, so she took him to the other one in town. For the exact same meds, same brand and everything, they charged her $60 more. THAT IS RIDICULOUS.
When I have time to go, it is definitely worth the trip. But, you have to wait for HOURS b/c so many people drive from out of town b/c it is so cheap.
I am shocked at some of the prices listed in this post. I knew it was bad, but not that bad.
I just wish every town had a vet like the one from where I grew up.
Good luck to you guys!

lucynfred · 03-21-2005, 12:09 PM

My vet, whom I also work for, charges for each individual thing -- shots run $10-12 each, rabies being the cheapest. No walkin fee. Surgeries range from $100 for a cat neuter to $500 or higher for dog ortho surgeries, anal gland removal, etc. Parvo pup's care is much higher -- can run $500-$800 for a three day cycle of treatments, fluids, etc. There is a $75 charge for after hours visits, emergencies such as car accidents, etc. He euthanizes for free if your a regular client (usually older dogs who have no quality of life ...) and he's the busiest vet in town. There are cheaper vets here in Tuscaloosa, Al., but some of them don't have laser capability, better treatment options, aftercare, etc. Nor are they as service oriented. I am pleased to be in Alabama!!! Cost of living and yorkie care is cheap! (Which means, of course, I can spoil Luca Dean all the more!)

PinkMartini · 03-21-2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymason

To get Mason neutered, it costs $320 and I am trying to save up just to get him fixed

And THAT'S why there are so many intact dogs running around. Where I live it costs $150-$200 to get a dog fixed. And that's on the cheap side. Nobody that I know that owns a dog has gotten it fixed because of the price

Buster'sMommy · 03-21-2005, 02:43 PM

I don't want anyone to think that I'm bragging but I'm just responding to this post. I only pay $2 for vet fees. I know that sounds cheap and yes I'd be willing to pay more if I had to but our vet is a wonderful man who loves all the animals he sees. He even has three Yorkies so I know that he takes extra care of Buster

. I think that's why I like him sooo much. But don't get me wrong I'd rather pay a larger vet fee then pay more for the shots, etc.

03-19-2005, 04:00 PM	#16
Prissy012899 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 251	I live in a small town but our animal hospital is fairly new and state of the art... up to date on everything.. Office visit is $25 but if you have vaccinations it is waived. Vaccinations are $23 for a puppy shot. Seems to be very good compared to everyone elses cost. __________________

03-19-2005, 06:47 PM	#18
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Chicago -- my vet is $28 dollars to walk in the door which just includes the "look-over". A follow-up is $23. Meds, of course, are extra and run about $20 to $25 each and up. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-21-2005, 06:46 AM	#22
mymason Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 135	Different cities, different costs..... wow! It's very apparent that the variance in vet cost is correlated to location. Here in NY, I pay an office fee of $58 per visit, and shots were $30 and up each!! To get Mason neutered, it costs $320 and I am trying to save up just to get him fixed

03-21-2005, 07:48 AM	#25
Glenda Layton YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 4	vet bills I was a vet's receptionist for awhile. The first visit is always expensive due to a full check up that you usually do want to have done... the following visits CAN be just for the vaccinations IF YOU REQUEST THAT when you make your appointment..."My pup is doing fine. I just need the next round of shots. I don't even need to see the vet." Be clear when you make the call and see if your vet will allow this in his office. Yours may not, but it can save you hundrends of dollars if he has this practise. My vet administers the shots, but I do not take up his time with questions or idle 'chit-chat'. That way he doesn't lose money while he's with me and I don't pay an office visit. (The dog is taken to the back by a vet tech while I simply pay the vaccination fee. The dog is brought back to me and we are on our way.) You can also purchase some of the usual vaccinations through the internet or at a feed store. As a breeder, I give the 3 way or 5 way vaccinations myself... but there are a few only a vet can administer. For those, I still go to the clinic. Glenda

03-21-2005, 12:03 PM	#27
adkins32 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 27	I live in Charlotte, NC - just to walk in the door down here, it costs $30-50. (I called everyone listed in the book). And the cheapest was $30, but it was PetSmart's vet. However - when I have time, there is a vet located in the town I grew up in (about 1 hour away), where my parents still live. They do NOT charge anything for the visit and you only pay for medicines. And the medicines are sooo cheap. An example - my mom usually took her dog to that vet, but they were closed and she needed our dog to be seen, so she took him to the other one in town. For the exact same meds, same brand and everything, they charged her $60 more. THAT IS RIDICULOUS. When I have time to go, it is definitely worth the trip. But, you have to wait for HOURS b/c so many people drive from out of town b/c it is so cheap. I am shocked at some of the prices listed in this post. I knew it was bad, but not that bad. I just wish every town had a vet like the one from where I grew up. Good luck to you guys! __________________ Luca's mom

03-19-2005, 04:16 PM	#17
Harbinger Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 371	OMG! It cost me $160 for Sheila's second shots! It did include an exam, deworming (precautionary) and poo sample blah blah... but still!

03-19-2005, 08:27 PM	#19
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	Our vet charges $50 anual office visit and all other visits for shots, medications are not charged and office visit. If they are sick, they are charged again. So far I've paid $552 for Cricket and Bubba They need one more round of shots and revolution and then the packets of revolution. That will be about $400. The revolution is expensive!

03-19-2005, 09:50 PM	#20
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	harbinger you got screwed...... $160 is WAY to high..... it costs me $12 for walk in, and puppy shot was $7 and that included a dweorming pill..... i think we walked out of the vets office paying $27 for a check up, one puppy shot, one prepaid puppy shot, demwormer, ...... his neutering costs $35.... and a follow up checkup to the initial checkup is $6

03-19-2005, 09:53 PM	#21
jesscruz YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 1,763	oh my i guess i'm really lucky! i go to carmel, ca and i never had to pay a office fee for coco getting shots. i only pay 14.00 for the shot but no office fee.

03-21-2005, 07:19 AM	#23
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	The office fee is $25.00 Vaccination is $50.00

03-21-2005, 07:22 AM	#24
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	For Mojo the vet office fee is $35 dollars...but since me and my bf together have more than 1 dog it does not come out that bad...also we have a "hook up" in the clinic and almost never pay for it... The vet is very nice and not that expensive...the vaccinations have a different price, if i am not mistaken...but it is around 20-30 dolars each.

03-21-2005, 11:52 AM	#26
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	My vet has this thing called the "Well Puppy Program". It only cost $32 for six months of service. All his visits are covered under that one cost..including bloodwork, fecals and exams. I have to pay extra for the shots or any medicine. I have taken in him sooooooooo many times because of silly things, but it didn't cost me a cent. I looked on the internet and other vets offer this........so, it may be worth looking into for the new puppy owners.

03-21-2005, 12:09 PM	#28
lucynfred Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 199	My vet, whom I also work for, charges for each individual thing -- shots run $10-12 each, rabies being the cheapest. No walkin fee. Surgeries range from $100 for a cat neuter to $500 or higher for dog ortho surgeries, anal gland removal, etc. Parvo pup's care is much higher -- can run $500-$800 for a three day cycle of treatments, fluids, etc. There is a $75 charge for after hours visits, emergencies such as car accidents, etc. He euthanizes for free if your a regular client (usually older dogs who have no quality of life ...) and he's the busiest vet in town. There are cheaper vets here in Tuscaloosa, Al., but some of them don't have laser capability, better treatment options, aftercare, etc. Nor are they as service oriented. I am pleased to be in Alabama!!! Cost of living and yorkie care is cheap! (Which means, of course, I can spoil Luca Dean all the more!)

03-21-2005, 02:43 PM	#30
Buster'sMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 53	I don't want anyone to think that I'm bragging but I'm just responding to this post. I only pay $2 for vet fees. I know that sounds cheap and yes I'd be willing to pay more if I had to but our vet is a wonderful man who loves all the animals he sees. He even has three Yorkies so I know that he takes extra care of Buster . I think that's why I like him sooo much. But don't get me wrong I'd rather pay a larger vet fee then pay more for the shots, etc. __________________ Leslie & Buster