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
$49
Average
$60
High
$71
Updated May 2026
Core Cat Vaccinations
Des Moines, IA
Low
$32
Average
$44
High
$57
Updated May 2026
Spay Surgery
Des Moines, IA
Low
$194
Average
$265
High
$337
Updated May 2026
Neuter Surgery
Des Moines, IA
Low
$140
Average
$200
High
$259
Updated May 2026
Pet Dental Cleaning
Des Moines, IA
Low
$135
Average
$654
High
$1,173
Updated May 2026
Pet Microchipping
Des Moines, IA
Low
$30
Average
$42
High
$55
Updated May 2026
Emergency Vet Visit
Des Moines, IA
Low
$100
Average
$122
High
$143
Updated May 2026
Annual Wellness Exam
Des Moines, IA
Low
$50
Average
$61
High
$72
Updated May 2026
Cat Boarding (per night)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$55
Average
$145
High
$234
Updated May 2026
In-Home Pet Sitting Visit
Des Moines, IA
Low
$9
Average
$87
High
$165
Updated May 2026
Dog Walking
Des Moines, IA
Low
$26
Average
$48
High
$71
Updated May 2026
Dog Bath & Full Groom
Des Moines, IA
Low
$36
Average
$147
High
$258
Updated May 2026
Dog Dental Cleaning
Des Moines, IA
Low
$224
Average
$309
High
$394
Updated May 2026
Cat Dental Cleaning
Des Moines, IA
Low
$178
Average
$216
High
$253
Updated May 2026
Cat Spay (OHE)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$193
Average
$248
High
$302
Updated May 2026
Cat Neuter (Castration)
Des Moines, IA
Low
$138
Average
$179
High
$219
Updated May 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