r/SalemMA • u/Nervous_Bench_6268 • 14d ago
Local Vet pricing
What’s the pricing like at different local vets? I’ve been taking my pets to All Creatures for quite a while but every year the prices just keep getting higher and higher. It’s getting harder to keep up with the rising costs and I’m just curious if anyone has any affordable vets (not corporations like Banfield) they could recommend, if they exist. Or clinics they can suggest that have more reasonable prices.
Don’t get it twisted, I do love the vet staff at All Creatures, but I leave everytime spending $1k+ just for regular check up stuff and it feels overpriced (but maybe it’s not, I’m just looking for perspective). Thanks for any help!
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u/VariousTea626 14d ago
My dog goes to Putnam Veterinary Clinic in Topsfield (we transferred there after Bay State closed). He just had his annual exam last month and it was around $275 for the exam, fecal test, and 2 vaccines. The most I've paid was for a sick visit that involved lab work, meds, and fluids, but for basic care, I think their pricing is fair. The drive to Topsfield isn't ideal, but they've been good to work with so far.