Pet Services Costs in New Jersey

Verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Pet Services Cost Comparison — New Jersey

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Cost Comparison — Core Dog Vaccinations

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$65

High

$77

Newark2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$73

High

$87

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$73

High

$87

Trenton2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$67

High

$79

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$64

High

$76

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$66

High

$78

Vineland2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$62

High

$74

Cost Comparison — Core Cat Vaccinations

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$49

High

$62

Newark2 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$55

High

$69

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$55

High

$69

Trenton2 sources

Low

$36

Typical

$50

High

$64

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$48

High

$61

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$36

Typical

$49

High

$63

Vineland2 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$47

High

$59

Cost Comparison — Spay Surgery

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$245

Typical

$329

High

$413

Newark3 sources

Low

$276

Typical

$371

High

$465

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$276

Typical

$371

High

$465

Trenton3 sources

Low

$253

Typical

$340

High

$426

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$242

Typical

$325

High

$408

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$249

Typical

$334

High

$419

Vineland3 sources

Low

$235

Typical

$316

High

$396

Cost Comparison — Neuter Surgery

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$179

Typical

$248

High

$317

Newark3 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$279

High

$357

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$279

High

$357

Trenton3 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$256

High

$327

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$177

Typical

$245

High

$313

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$251

High

$322

Vineland3 sources

Low

$171

Typical

$238

High

$304

Cost Comparison — Pet Dental Cleaning

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$780

High

$1,356

Newark3 sources

Low

$229

Typical

$878

High

$1,527

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$229

Typical

$878

High

$1,527

Trenton3 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$805

High

$1,399

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$201

Typical

$771

High

$1,341

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$207

Typical

$791

High

$1,376

Vineland3 sources

Low

$196

Typical

$749

High

$1,302

Cost Comparison — Pet Microchipping

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$46

High

$60

Newark2 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$52

High

$68

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$37

Typical

$52

High

$68

Trenton2 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$48

High

$62

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$46

High

$59

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$47

High

$61

Vineland2 sources

Low

$31

Typical

$44

High

$58

Cost Comparison — Emergency Vet Visit

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$166

High

$193

Newark2 sources

Low

$155

Typical

$186

High

$218

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$155

Typical

$186

High

$218

Trenton2 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$171

High

$200

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$164

High

$191

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$168

High

$196

Vineland2 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$159

High

$186

Cost Comparison — Annual Wellness Exam

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$91

High

$107

Newark2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$102

High

$121

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$102

High

$121

Trenton2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$94

High

$111

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$90

High

$106

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$92

High

$109

Vineland2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$87

High

$103

Cost Comparison — Cat Boarding (per night)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$158

High

$256

Newark2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$178

High

$288

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$178

High

$288

Trenton2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$163

High

$264

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$156

High

$253

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$160

High

$259

Vineland2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$152

High

$245

Cost Comparison — In-Home Pet Sitting Visit

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$95

High

$180

Newark2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$107

High

$202

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$11

Typical

$107

High

$202

Trenton2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$98

High

$185

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$94

High

$177

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$96

High

$182

Vineland2 sources

Low

$10

Typical

$91

High

$172

Cost Comparison — Dog Walking

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$53

High

$78

Newark2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$59

High

$87

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$32

Typical

$59

High

$87

Trenton2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$54

High

$80

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$52

High

$77

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$54

High

$79

Vineland2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$51

High

$74

Cost Comparison — Dog Bath & Full Groom

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$161

High

$282

Newark3 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$181

High

$317

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$181

High

$317

Trenton3 sources

Low

$41

Typical

$166

High

$291

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$39

Typical

$159

High

$278

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$40

Typical

$163

High

$286

Vineland3 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$154

High

$270

Cost Comparison — Dog Dental Cleaning

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$301

Typical

$404

High

$507

Newark3 sources

Low

$338

Typical

$454

High

$570

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$338

Typical

$454

High

$570

Trenton3 sources

Low

$310

Typical

$417

High

$523

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$297

Typical

$399

High

$501

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$305

Typical

$410

High

$514

Vineland3 sources

Low

$289

Typical

$387

High

$486

Cost Comparison — Cat Dental Cleaning

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$236

Typical

$285

High

$334

Newark3 sources

Low

$266

Typical

$321

High

$376

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$266

Typical

$321

High

$376

Trenton3 sources

Low

$244

Typical

$294

High

$344

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$233

Typical

$282

High

$330

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$240

Typical

$289

High

$339

Vineland3 sources

Low

$227

Typical

$274

High

$320

Cost Comparison — Cat Spay (OHE)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$211

Typical

$270

High

$329

Newark2 sources

Low

$238

Typical

$304

High

$370

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$238

Typical

$304

High

$370

Trenton2 sources

Low

$218

Typical

$279

High

$339

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$267

High

$325

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$214

Typical

$274

High

$334

Vineland2 sources

Low

$203

Typical

$259

High

$316

Cost Comparison — Cat Neuter (Castration)

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$151

Typical

$195

High

$239

Newark2 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$219

High

$269

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$219

High

$269

Trenton2 sources

Low

$156

Typical

$201

High

$247

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$149

Typical

$193

High

$236

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$198

High

$243

Vineland2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$187

High

$229

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All Pet Services Services

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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