Why Vets Don’t Share Surgery Costs

💡 Why Don’t Most Veterinary Surgeons Share Prices for Elective Procedures?

And Why We Believe You Deserve Transparency at VSS

When your pet needs surgery—even for a stable, non-emergency condition like a torn ACL (TPLO), fracture repair, or luxating patella—you naturally want to know:
“How much is this going to cost?”

Yet if you’ve searched online, you’ve probably noticed that most veterinary specialty hospitals don’t publish prices—even for these common, elective procedures.

At Veterinary Surgery Specialists (VSS), we believe you deserve better.
We proudly provide transparent pricing and flexible payment options, so you can plan confidently and without surprises.

🔍 Why Most Hospitals Don’t Share Prices

1. 🐾 Elective Doesn't Mean Identical
Even “routine” surgeries vary in complexity from patient to patient.
A TPLO in a small dog takes less time and different implants than in a giant breed. The same goes for luxating patella corrections, fracture repairs, and mass removals.
Every pet’s case can differ based on:

Size and anatomy
Imaging needs
Anesthesia time
Recovery requirements

These variations make it harder to offer one-size-fits-all pricing- but at VSS, we choose to provide clear estimates anyway.
2. 🏥 Surgery Is More Than the Procedure
Your pet’s care often includes:

A consultation with a board-certified surgeon
Diagnostic imaging (X-rays)
General anesthesia
Overnight monitoring in our ICU
Recheck exams and follow-up care

These are essential parts of safe, successful surgery, and often not included in the “base” price some clinics avoid disclosing.
3. 💬 Fear of Price Shopping
Some hospitals avoid sharing prices to limit direct comparison or due to internal pricing flexibility. But at VSS, we think that withholding information isn’t in your best interest.

✅ What Makes VSS Different?

At Veterinary Surgery Specialists, we believe clear, honest communication starts with being up front about costs.

We’re proud to offer estimates for most elective procedures ranging from $4,000 to $6,000, which includes:

✔️ Consultation with a board-certified veterinary surgeon
✔️ Surgery
✔️ Overnight hospitalization in our dedicated dog or cat ICU
✔️ Post-operative follow-up visits

⚠️ Please note: This estimate does not include unforeseen complications or specialized diagnostics, which we’ll always review with you in advance.

💳 Affordable Options with Cherry Payment Plan

To make high-quality care even more accessible, we offer 12-month interest-free financing through the Cherry Payment Plan, so your pet gets the care they need without financial delay.