Local pricing for 7 veterinarian services in Billings, MT.
Billings, MT Range
$45 – $7,360
Veterinary pricing is almost entirely cash-pay at point of service — pet insurance exists but operates as reimbursement-after-claim, not in-network billing. Routine wellness exams run $50–$150, annual vaccine bundles $80–$250, dental cleanings under anesthesia $300–$1,500. Spay/neuter is a one-time $100–$800 cost depending on clinic type and pet size. Two cost dimensions matter: (1) pet size — cat / small dog / large dog often span 2–3× for the same procedure due to drug doses and anesthesia time; (2) GP vs. emergency / specialty — ER visits run 3–5× equivalent GP costs, and boarded specialist surgery (TPLO, splenectomy, oncology) reaches $3,000–$8,000+. Telehealth vet subscriptions (Pawp, Fuzzy, Dutch, Vetster) cost $20–$30/month and substitute for many urgent non-surgical questions. Roughly 25% of US dogs carry pet insurance per NAPHIA 2025. Dollar prices are adjusted for MT cost of living (-8% vs. national average); percentage-based fees (commissions, rates, contingency) are largely federal/national and shown unadjusted.
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7 services covered. Prices vary by provider — ranges shown.
| Service | Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Wellness Exam (Routine) Cat: $50–$100 typical | small dog: $60–$120 | large dog: $75–$150 Source: AVMA 2025 pricing survey + CarePartners benchmarking | $45 – $140/visit | per annual or semi-annual checkup |
Annual Vaccinations Bundle Dog core: rabies + DAPP (distemper/adeno/parvo/parainfluenza); add Bordetella, Lepto, Lyme, Flu Source: AVMA + ASPCA pet care cost calculator 2025 | $75 – $230 | per year (rabies + DAPP/FVRCP core series) |
Spay or Neuter (Cat or Dog) Low-cost spay/neuter clinic (ASPCA, Humane Society partner): $100–$200 Source: ASPCA + Humane Society + AVMA practice management 2025 | $90 – $735 | per surgery (one-time, varies wildly by size and clinic type) |
Dental Cleaning Under Anesthesia Cat: $300–$700 | small dog: $400–$900 | large dog: $600–$1,500 Source: AVMA + American Veterinary Dental College guidelines 2025 | $275 – $1,380 | per cleaning (cat or dog, includes anesthesia + monitoring) |
Emergency / After-Hours Visit Triage exam alone: $150–$300 weekday-evening; $300–$600 overnight/weekend/holiday Source: VEG / BluePearl public pricing + AVMA emergency practice survey | $140 – $550/visit | per ER visit (exam + triage only — diagnostics extra) |
Specialty Surgery (Mass Removal, Orthopedic, Soft Tissue) Skin mass removal: $300–$1,500 (lump count, location, biopsy fees) Source: AVMA + American College of Veterinary Surgeons 2025 + Healthy Paws claims data | $735 – $7,360 | per surgery (varies by complexity, anesthesia time, implants) |
Heartworm Treatment (Multi-Visit) Pre-treatment workup (antigen test, X-ray, bloodwork, staging): $200–$500 Source: American Heartworm Society 2025 + AVMA + Merck Vet Manual | $735 – $2,760 | per full treatment course (3–6 month protocol, dogs) |
Dollar prices adjusted for Billings, MT cost of living. Percentage-based fees (commissions, rates, contingency) are not adjusted. Actual costs vary by provider — get multiple quotes for accurate pricing.
Veterinary Services in Billings, MT cover 7 distinct services. $45 – $7,360. Per-service pricing breakdown is in the table below.
Pet size (cat / small dog / large dog — 2–3× cost spread); Routine vs. emergency / after-hours (3–5× ER premium); GP vs. boarded specialist (DACVS, internist, cardiologist — 2–3× premium); Geographic market (NYC, SF, LA run 50–80% above rural rates); Pet insurance presence (reimbursement only, not in-network billing); Anesthesia + monitoring requirement (drives floor cost on dental and surgery).
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