Pet Services Costs in Missouri

Verified cost ranges across cities in Missouri

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Pet Services Cost Comparison — Missouri

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Missouri

Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations

Missouri2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$65

High

$77

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$60

High

$71

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$62

High

$73

Springfield2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$58

High

$68

Columbia2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$58

High

$69

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$56

High

$67

Joplin2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$56

High

$66

Low

$47

Typical

$57

High

$68

Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations

Missouri2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$49

High

$62

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$45

High

$57

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$46

High

$59

Springfield2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$43

High

$55

Columbia2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$43

High

$55

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$42

High

$53

Joplin2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$42

High

$53

Low

$31

Typical

$43

High

$54

Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery

Missouri3 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$289

High

$367

Kansas City3 sources

Low

$195

Typical

$268

High

$340

St. Louis3 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$275

High

$349

Springfield3 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$256

High

$325

Columbia3 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$259

High

$328

St. Joseph3 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$250

High

$317

Joplin3 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$248

High

$315

Low

$186

Typical

$254

High

$323

Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery

Missouri3 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$218

High

$283

Kansas City3 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$202

High

$261

St. Louis3 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$207

High

$269

Springfield3 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$193

High

$250

Columbia3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$195

High

$253

St. Joseph3 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$188

High

$244

Joplin3 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$187

High

$242

Low

$135

Typical

$192

High

$249

Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning

Missouri3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$713

High

$1,280

Kansas City3 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$660

High

$1,184

St. Louis3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$678

High

$1,217

Springfield3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$632

High

$1,133

Columbia3 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$638

High

$1,144

St. Joseph3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$616

High

$1,105

Joplin3 sources

Low

$126

Typical

$611

High

$1,097

Low

$129

Typical

$628

High

$1,126

Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping

Missouri2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$46

High

$60

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$43

High

$56

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$44

High

$57

Springfield2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$41

High

$53

Columbia2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$41

High

$54

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$40

High

$52

Joplin2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$40

High

$51

Low

$29

Typical

$41

High

$53

Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit

Missouri2 sources

Low

$110

Typical

$133

High

$156

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$101

Typical

$123

High

$144

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$126

High

$148

Springfield2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$117

High

$138

Columbia2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$119

High

$139

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$114

High

$134

Joplin2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$114

High

$133

Low

$96

Typical

$117

High

$137

Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam

Missouri2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$67

High

$79

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$62

High

$73

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$64

High

$75

Springfield2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$59

High

$70

Columbia2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$60

High

$71

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$58

High

$68

Joplin2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$57

High

$68

Low

$48

Typical

$59

High

$70

Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)

Missouri2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$158

High

$256

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$146

High

$236

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$150

High

$243

Springfield2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$140

High

$226

Columbia2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$141

High

$229

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$136

High

$221

Joplin2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$135

High

$219

Low

$53

Typical

$139

High

$225

Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit

Missouri2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$95

High

$180

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$88

High

$166

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$90

High

$171

Springfield2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$84

High

$159

Columbia2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$85

High

$161

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$82

High

$155

Joplin2 sources

Low

$9

Typical

$81

High

$154

Low

$9

Typical

$83

High

$158

Cost Comparison — Dog Walking

Missouri2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$53

High

$78

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$49

High

$72

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$50

High

$74

Springfield2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$47

High

$69

Columbia2 sources

Low

$25

Typical

$47

High

$69

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$46

High

$67

Joplin2 sources

Low

$24

Typical

$45

High

$66

Low

$25

Typical

$46

High

$68

Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom

Missouri3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$161

High

$282

Kansas City3 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$149

High

$261

St. Louis3 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$153

High

$268

Springfield3 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$142

High

$250

Columbia3 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$144

High

$252

St. Joseph3 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$139

High

$243

Joplin3 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$138

High

$241

Low

$35

Typical

$141

High

$248

Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning

Missouri3 sources

Low

$244

Typical

$337

High

$430

Kansas City3 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$312

High

$398

St. Louis3 sources

Low

$232

Typical

$320

High

$409

Springfield3 sources

Low

$216

Typical

$299

High

$381

Columbia3 sources

Low

$218

Typical

$301

High

$385

St. Joseph3 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$291

High

$371

Joplin3 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$289

High

$369

Low

$215

Typical

$296

High

$378

Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning

Missouri3 sources

Low

$194

Typical

$235

High

$276

Kansas City3 sources

Low

$179

Typical

$217

High

$256

St. Louis3 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$223

High

$263

Springfield3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$208

High

$245

Columbia3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$210

High

$247

St. Joseph3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$203

High

$239

Joplin3 sources

Low

$166

Typical

$201

High

$237

Low

$170

Typical

$207

High

$243

Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)

Missouri2 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$270

High

$329

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$195

Typical

$250

High

$304

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$257

High

$313

Springfield2 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$239

High

$291

Columbia2 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$241

High

$294

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$233

High

$284

Joplin2 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$231

High

$282

Low

$186

Typical

$238

High

$289

Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)

Missouri2 sources

Low

$151

Typical

$195

High

$239

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$180

High

$221

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$144

Typical

$185

High

$227

Springfield2 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$173

High

$212

Columbia2 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$174

High

$214

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$168

High

$206

Joplin2 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$167

High

$205

Low

$133

Typical

$172

High

$210

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Annual Wellness Exam

Comprehensive annual physical examination by a licensed veterinarian covering weight, vital signs, teeth, eyes, ears, coat, and organ palpation. Includes discussion of diet, behavior, and preventive care recommendations. Foundation of proactive pet health management.

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Core Dog Vaccinations

Administration of core vaccines recommended for all dogs including distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus (DAP or DHPP), and rabies. Initial puppy series requires multiple visits 3 to 4 weeks apart, followed by 1- or 3-year boosters.

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Core Cat Vaccinations

Administration of core feline vaccines including FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) and rabies. Kitten series starts at 6 to 8 weeks with boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks, then annual or triennial.

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Spay Surgery

Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus (ovariohysterectomy) in female dogs and cats to prevent pregnancy and eliminate heat cycles. Reduces risk of uterine infections and mammary tumors. Cost varies by species, weight, and facility type.

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Neuter Surgery

Surgical removal of the testicles (orchiectomy) in male dogs and cats to prevent reproduction and reduce hormone-driven behaviors. Reduces risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease. Cost varies by species, weight, and whether the animal is cryptorchid.

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Pet Dental Cleaning

Professional scaling and polishing of a pet's teeth under general anesthesia to remove plaque and tartar buildup. Includes full oral exam and dental X-rays. Most pets require annual or biannual cleanings to prevent periodontal disease.

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Pet Microchipping

Subcutaneous injection of a rice-grain-sized RFID microchip between the shoulder blades for permanent pet identification. Chip is registered in a national database linked to owner contact info. Dramatically increases the chance of reuniting lost pets with owners.

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Emergency Vet Visit

Urgent veterinary care at an emergency animal hospital for after-hours or life-threatening situations including trauma, poisoning, bloat, difficulty breathing, or seizures. Emergency exam fees are charged at significantly higher rates than regular wellness visits.

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Dog Bath & Full Groom

Full grooming service including bath, blow dry, brush out, breed-appropriate haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, and finishing spritz. Price varies significantly by breed, coat type, and dog size. Double-coated breeds require additional time and cost.

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Cat Boarding (per night)

Overnight boarding for cats in a dedicated cat-only facility or separate cat wing of a boarding kennel. Typically includes individual condos, daily playtime, and feeding per owner's schedule. Cat-only facilities reduce stress from hearing dogs.

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In-Home Pet Sitting Visit

A pet sitter visits the owner's home to feed, exercise, and spend time with pets. Reduces stress compared to boarding by keeping pets in their familiar environment. Visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes. Overnight stays are priced separately.

Cost data available

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Dog Walking

Solo or group dog walking service for 20 to 60 minutes. Solo walks cost more but provide individual attention. Apps like Rover and Wag connect owners with local walkers. Regular midday walks are essential for high-energy breeds in apartments.

Cost data available

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Cat Spay (OHE)

Spay surgery for a female cat including ovariohysterectomy under general anesthesia. Prevents heat cycles, pyometra, and mammary tumors when performed before first heat.

Cost data available

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Cat Neuter (Castration)

Male cat castration to eliminate spraying behavior, roaming, and unwanted litters. A brief outpatient procedure with rapid recovery typically completed in 15 to 20 minutes.

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Dog Dental Cleaning

Ultrasonic scaling and polishing of a dog's teeth under general anesthesia with pre-anesthetic bloodwork. Extractions billed separately per tooth. Recommended annually for dogs prone to dental disease.

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Cat Dental Cleaning

Full-mouth dental scaling and polishing for cats under general anesthesia. Cats are highly prone to resorptive lesions requiring extraction. Pre-anesthetic labs required for cats over 7.

Cost data available