Pet Services Costs in Des Moines, IA
Verified cost ranges for pet services in Des Moines
Pet Services Costs in Des Moines
Cost ranges verified from official sources
Core Dog Vaccinations
Des Moines, IA
Low
$21
Average
$25
High
$29
Updated Apr 2026
Core Cat Vaccinations
Des Moines, IA
Low
$16
Average
$19
High
$22
Updated Apr 2026
Spay Surgery
Des Moines, IA
Low
$194
Average
$234
High
$274
Updated Apr 2026
Neuter Surgery
Des Moines, IA
Low
$140
Average
$168
High
$196
Updated Apr 2026
Pet Dental Cleaning
Des Moines, IA
Low
$135
Average
$611
High
$1,088
Updated Apr 2026
Pet Microchipping
Des Moines, IA
Low
$21
Average
$93
High
$165
Updated Apr 2026
Emergency Vet Visit
Des Moines, IA
Low
$100
Average
$122
High
$143
Updated Apr 2026
Annual Wellness Exam
Des Moines, IA
Low
$50
Average
$61
High
$72
Updated Apr 2026
Cat Boarding (per night)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$55
Average
$145
High
$234
Updated Apr 2026
In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Des Moines, IA
Low
$7
Average
$497
High
$988
Updated Apr 2026
Dog Walking
Des Moines, IA
Low
$26
Average
$48
High
$70
Updated Apr 2026
Dog Bath & Full Groom
Des Moines, IA
Low
$36
Average
$144
High
$252
Updated Apr 2026
Dog Dental Cleaning
Des Moines, IA
Low
$224
Average
$266
High
$309
Updated Apr 2026
Cat Dental Cleaning
Des Moines, IA
Low
$178
Average
$216
High
$253
Updated Apr 2026
Dog Wellness Exam
Des Moines, IA
Low
$50
Average
$61
High
$72
Updated Apr 2026
Dog Spay (OHE)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$194
Average
$234
High
$274
Updated Apr 2026
Dog Neuter (Castration)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$140
Average
$168
High
$196
Updated Apr 2026
Cat Spay (OHE)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$193
Average
$236
High
$279
Updated Apr 2026
Cat Neuter (Castration)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$138
Average
$167
High
$196
Updated Apr 2026
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
*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources