Transparent Pricing for Independent Veterinary Care.
What Our Pricing Reflects.
The veterinary pricing below is a baseline for what to expect at common visits and procedures, so you can walk in prepared. Every pet is different and every appointment is tailored in real time, so these numbers are starting points.
Coastal Plains is AAHA-accredited, which means every part of our medicine, from the bloodwork before anesthesia to how instruments are sterilized, has been inspected against a national standard.
Coastal Plains is also family-owned and independent. When you pay for care here, you’re supporting a small business in El Campo. Every decision about how we staff, what we buy, and how we treat your pet is made in this building. Every dollar that comes in stays here, reinvested in the team, the equipment, and the medicine we give your pet.
When your pet needs care, our job is to give them the best we can. That means the bloodwork, the monitoring, the dental radiographs, the continuing education that keeps our medicine current. It means not skipping a step because the step takes longer or costs a bit more. The prices on this page are what that standard of care costs. We publish them openly so you can see for yourself.
Every Visit Starts With an Exam
Your pet gets a thorough physical exam head to tail: eyes, ears, teeth, gums, skin, heart, lungs, abdomen, and joints. Small changes in weight, coat, gait, or behavior are often the first sign of something that needs attention, and catching it early is usually simpler and less expensive than catching it late.
The exam is also where we listen to you. You know your pet better than anyone. Every concern, every “something just feels off” you bring in becomes part of the plan we build together.
Exam Fees
| Service | Price | When It Applies |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Exam | $75 | Annual checkup for a healthy pet |
| Annual Vaccine Exam* | $65 | Exam paired with your pet’s yearly vaccines |
| Kitten / Puppy Vaccine Exam | $50 | Exam paired with a puppy or kitten’s vaccine series |
| Re-Check / Medical Progress | $53 | Follow-up on an ongoing issue we’re treating |
| Second Opinion | $75 | A fresh look at an existing diagnosis |
| Emergency Exam during open hours | $75 | Urgent, unscheduled visit during open hours |
| After-Hours Call (existing patient) | $100 | After-hours care for an existing Coastal Plains client |
| After-Hours Call (new patient) | $145 | After-hours care for a new client |
*Rabies vaccine (for dogs or cats) always includes a physical exam.
Wellness & Preventive Care
Preventive care is the most cost-effective medicine we practice because it catches problems while they’re still small—before they become expensive or complicated. For most dogs and cats, that means a thorough annual exam, age-appropriate vaccines, parasite screening, and the flea, tick, and heartworm prevention that keeps your pet from getting sick in the first place.
Senior pets benefit from more frequent visits. Dogs and cats age faster than we do, so twice-yearly exams and expanded bloodwork let us track changes in organ function, weight, blood pressure, and behavior that are easy to miss at home. Dr. Baron designs senior care around what your pet actually needs at their stage of life.
Annual Wellness Packages
The annual wellness package covers the standard preventive care your pet needs for the year in one visit. It’s the simplest way to stay on top of vaccines, parasite screening, and the core exam.
| Package | Price | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Feline Annual | $160.50 | Preventive exam, FVRCP vaccine, Rabies vaccine, intestinal parasite exam |
| Canine Annual | $245.50 | Preventive exam, DHLPP vaccine, Rabies vaccine, Bordetella vaccine, intestinal parasite exam, heartworm test |
| Senior Feline Annual | $459.99 | Everything in the Feline Annual, plus FeLV 2-year vaccine and Chem 15/17 + CBC bloodwork |
| Senior Canine Annual | $572.99 | Everything in the Canine Annual, plus urinalysis, Chem 15/17 + CBC bloodwork, and a CardioPet cardiac screen |
Parasite Testing
Regular parasite testing catches heartworm, tick-borne diseases, and feline viruses early, when they’re still easiest to treat. These tests also give us a baseline for the rest of your pet’s preventive care.
| Test | Price | What It Screens For |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Blood Parasite Screen (4DX) | $67.50 | Heartworm, Lyme, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis |
| FIV / FeLV / Feline Heartworm | $89.00 | Feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukemia, feline heartworm |
Injectable Prevention
Injectable flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is given in-clinic. One dose lasts for an entire year, so you don’t have to worry about remembering monthly medications.
| Medication | Price |
|---|---|
| Bravecto Quantum – Flea & tick prevention | $210 – $270 depending on your dog’s weight |
| Proheart 12 – Heartworm prevention | $105 – $302 depending on your dog’s weight (up to 130 pounds) |
Spay or Neuter Surgery for Dogs and Cats
Spaying and neutering help protect your pet from certain cancers and infections, prevent unplanned litters, and help with roaming, marking, and other hormone-driven behaviors. While spay and neuter surgeries are some of the most common surgeries we perform, we take each one seriously. Every spay and neuter follows AAHA guidelines for aesthesia and surgery protocols.
Throughout the procedure, one nurse’s only job is to monitor your pet’s vital signs: temperature, blood pressure, blood oxygen, exhaled carbon dioxide, ECG, and heart rate. We use local anesthetic at the surgical site for added pain control when possible, which also lets us reduce the amount of general anesthesia needed—resulting in a safer, more comfortable experience for your pet.
Pricing for spay and neuter depends on your pet’s weight, age, and any other factors we need to plan around, such as brachycephalic breeds which include French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, etc). We can give you a written estimate before we start, so you know what to expect.
Typical Spay & Neuter Pricing
| Procedure | Price Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Spay, Dog | $409 – $945 | Pre-anesthetic bloodwork, IV fluids, local and general anesthesia, expert surgical care, dedicated monitoring, pain management |
| Neuter, Dog | $340 – $900 | Same protocol, adjusted for males |
| Spay, Cat | $300 – $600 | Same protocol, adjusted for cats |
| Neuter, Cat | $195 – $600 | Same protocol, adjusted for male cats |
Final pricing also reflects pregnancy, obesity, retained testicle, or other surgical considerations specific to your pet.
Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
Dental disease is the most common health problem we see in adult dogs and cats. Most of it hides below the gumline, which means the only way to find it is with anesthesia, dental radiographs, and a full oral exam. Dr. Baron’s goal is to preserve every tooth we can for the life of your pet, and that’s what the dental protocol at Coastal Plains is built around.
Here’s what a dental at our hospital includes:
- Pre-anesthetic bloodwork to check organ function, electrolytes, and clotting times. Usually run at a visit before the dental so we have time to review the results.
- Anti-nausea medication the evening before so your pet isn’t sick from the anesthetic & pain management drugs.
- Light sedative at arrival, given under the skin, ten minutes before the IV catheter goes in.
- IV fluids running the entire procedure.
- Dedicated monitoring nurse watching temperature, blood pressure, blood oxygen, exhaled carbon dioxide, ECG, and heart rate from start to finish.
- Heating pads to keep your pet’s body temperature steady.
- Full-mouth dental radiographs reviewed before any extractions. This is the only way to find root problems such as periodontal disease hidden below the gumline.
- Local anesthetic at each tooth that needs extraction or treatment, for pain control
- A phone call to you before any treatments are performed beyond the original plan
Dental Cleaning Pricing
| Procedure | Price Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Cleaning | $600 – $800 | Anesthesia, IV fluids, dedicated monitoring, full-mouth dental radiographs, scaling and polishing |
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and any tooth extractions are billed separately. Extractions and specialized dental work are often only revealed once your pet is under anesthesia and dental radiographs come back, so a dental may require a second procedure to complete the plan. We’ll always talk you through that before we proceed.
Sample Visit: Dog Dental
This is what an actual dental estimate looks like at Coastal Plains. Every pet is different, so your estimate will reflect what your pet specifically needs.
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Polish & Fluoride Treatment | $13.92 |
| Dental Cleaning – Ultrasonic Scaler | $41.57 |
| Anesthetic Monitor | $31.76 |
| Anesthesia – Inhalation First 30 Min. | $93.00 |
| Dental Radiology Survey | $120.00 |
| Fluid Therapy (Dental) + Cath. | $81.00 |
| Exam Pre-Dental | $0.00 |
| Hydromorphone Inj 2mg/ml (C II) | $39.00 |
| Midazolam Inj. 5mg/ml (C IV) | $45.00 |
| Propoflo inj. 10 mg/ml | $46.52 |
| Ostifen (Carprofen 50 mg/ml Inj) | $44.14 |
| Naxcel 50 mg/ml Inj. | $45.00 |
| Dental procedure total | $601.91 |
Pre-surgical bloodwork and any local anesthetic blocks are billed separately when needed.
When Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well.
When your pet isn’t feeling well, a sick visit at Coastal Plains typically contains three parts: exam, diagnostics, and treatment. However, not every sick visit uses all three. Some problems are clear from the exam and go straight to treatment. Others need diagnostics before we can make a plan. We’ll walk you through our recommendations and give you an oral or written estimate before moving forward.
The Exam
Every sick visit starts here. Dr. Baron does a head-to-toe physical and listens to what you’ve been seeing at home. Exam fees are covered in the Exams section above.
Diagnostics
If the exam alone doesn’t give us a clear answer, we may recommend bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound, or another test to get more information. Below are the diagnostics we use most often.
| Test | Price | What It Tells Us |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Bloodwork (CBC, Chem 17, Electrolytes) | $276 | Organ function, hydration, infection markers, electrolyte balance |
| Extended Bloodwork Panels | $276 – $500 | Adds thyroid, pancreatic, cortisol, or other specialty tests as needed |
| 3 Radiographs with AI-Assisted Interpretation | $305 | Visualizes bones, chest, and abdomen; AI helps us interpret results faster |
| Global FAST Ultrasound Exam | $83 | Rapid, non-invasive look at the heart, abdomen, and fluid accumulation |
| Urinalysis | $27 – $89 | Kidney function, infection, hydration status |
| Ear Cytology (both ears) | $73 | Identifies bacteria, yeast, or mites behind an ear infection |
| ECG | $29+ | Evaluates heart rhythm |
Once we know what we’re dealing with, your pet gets the medications, injections, or other treatments that help them feel better. Below are some injections often used by the clinic.
| Treatment | Price | When It’s Used |
|---|---|---|
| Cytopoint Injection for allergies in dogs | $86 – $246 | Allergic itching in dogs; dose is weight-based; typically given every 6-8 weeks |
| Other Injections | $39+ | Includes injections for pain, nausea, antibiotics, and other treatments |
Other Services
These are services you can schedule on their own or add to another visit.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Trim | $32 | Can be added to any visit |
| Anal Gland Expression | $35 | Some pets may need light sedation; sedation is billed separately |
| Microchip | $61 | Permanent ID placement, registered to you |
| Sedation (in-clinic) | $100 – $225 | Varies by your pet’s weight and the medications chosen for safety |
Payment & Estimates
Veterinary care can be expensive, and the timing isn’t always convenient. Before any procedure or diagnostic work, we can give you a written estimate as a price range because every pet is different. There’s no dollar threshold on when we’ll write one. When a pet needs more than one thing done, we can often split the work across two visits to spread the cost.
We accept major credit cards, cash, and checks from within Wharton County, plus these financing partners when you need to stretch payments over time:
- Varidi: in-house monthly payment plans set up directly at the clinic
- Cherry: flexible 3 to 24 month financing with a soft credit check
- Scratch Pay: same-day approval for short-term or longer-term financing plans
- CareCredit: a healthcare credit card with interest-free promotional periods
We also offer a spectrum of care when needed to adapt to the unique needs of each owner and their pet. This care addresses, if possible, the financial, emotional, and logistical concerns that all can come up when navigating veterinary care. Our goal is to improve access to veterinary care and reduce euthanasias.
Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinary Pricing
Committed to Transparency
Transparency isn’t just about publishing prices. It’s how we work alongside you to build trust, answer your questions, and help you plan. The pricing on this page is a starting point, but the conversations you’ll have with our team is where your pet’s specific plan and cost come together.
If you have questions about any of the pricing on this page, or you’d like a written estimate for your pet’s specific situation, we’re happy to talk it through. Book an appointment, give us a call, or stop in for a tour of the clinic.
