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What is the normal charge for a VET VISIT2007-11-25 2:52:46

Our puppy is 7 weeks old and I took her to the vet today for her first shot and checkup and all the good stuff. This is my first time being responsible for the vet charges and Im not sure what they should be on average. We live in northern Illinois if that has anything to do with it.

But she got her 1st of 3 shots (the bill says DA2PP) which only cost $11.10, and Im completely fine with that, the breeder I got her from said to expect to pay $25 for her first shot.

BUT I got charged $39.50 for a 'New-Patient Exam'. The vet checked her over and everything but it wasn't anything special. At the moment our finances are a little tight, and we have to take her back so frequently in these next couple months for all of her ruotine shots, Im wondering if this is a good price or slightly inflated.

There are plenty of vets around the area but I was recomended by a friend whom I trust because the Vet is good. Just curious what I should expect in vet fees. Thanks

Answers:

$40 is the normal, first visit charge for the examination of a new puppy. You might look into a first-year-of-life plan for all the shots she will need this year as they usually discount them all by like 15% (depending on the vet) when you guarantee to get all the shots that she will need with them. No, they will not charge you $40 each time you go but the different shots she will need over the next year will be pricey...

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the cost varies from vet to vet . But the price you paid sounds pretty legit

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Actually the office visit was very fair. The shots were even more than fair. I would not complain if I were you. This vet sounds like it was doing a good job at a fair price.

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Usually when I take my dogs in to get they're shots I don't get charged an office visit, but I get charged for the series of all the shots they need. I would recommend looking for a new vet because I have never heard of anybody being charged for the shots and the visit, let alone a "New-Patient" Exam. I would suggest looking around for somebody new.

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What you paid is just about right. You can buy dog insurance plans that are a small monthly charge and then your vet visits are free and the shots are cheaper. Depends on your vet.

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It varies from one vet to another.