Pet Services Costs in Des Moines, IA

Verified cost ranges for pet services in Des Moines

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Pet Services Costs in Des Moines

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Core Dog Vaccinations

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$21

Average

$25

High

$29

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Core Cat Vaccinations

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$16

Average

$19

High

$22

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Spay Surgery

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$194

Average

$234

High

$274

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Neuter Surgery

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$140

Average

$168

High

$196

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Pet Dental Cleaning

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$135

Average

$611

High

$1,088

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Pet Microchipping

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$21

Average

$93

High

$165

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Emergency Vet Visit

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$100

Average

$122

High

$143

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Annual Wellness Exam

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$50

Average

$61

High

$72

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Cat Boarding (per night)

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$55

Average

$145

High

$234

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In-Home Pet Sitting Visit

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$7

Average

$497

High

$988

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Dog Walking

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$26

Average

$48

High

$70

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Dog Bath & Full Groom

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$36

Average

$144

High

$252

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Dog Dental Cleaning

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$224

Average

$266

High

$309

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Cat Dental Cleaning

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$178

Average

$216

High

$253

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Dog Wellness Exam

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$50

Average

$61

High

$72

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Dog Spay (OHE)

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$194

Average

$234

High

$274

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Dog Neuter (Castration)

Des Moines, IA

3 sources

Low

$140

Average

$168

High

$196

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Cat Spay (OHE)

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$193

Average

$236

High

$279

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Cat Neuter (Castration)

Des Moines, IA

2 sources

Low

$138

Average

$167

High

$196

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Understanding Pet Services Costs in Des Moines

Spay surgery costs in Des Moines vary based on several interconnected factors including the veterinary practice's overhead, the complexity of the individual animal's case, and regional economic conditions. The range of $193.72 to $273.95 reflects differences in how practices structure their fees, the level of pre-operative diagnostics performed, anesthesia protocols used, and post-operative care included. Larger or more complex cases typically cost more due to extended surgical time and monitoring requirements, while routine procedures at general practices tend fall toward the lower end of the range.

How Des Moines Compares

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