Cheap Vet in Singapore: Clinic Prices and How to Pay Less (2026)
Booking a vet visit for your cat or dog? A consult at a heartland clinic in an HDB estate starts from about S$25 in October 2026. Neutering a male cat starts from about S$170, and spaying a female from about S$238, both before GST. Bigger private hospitals charge more for the same job. A cheap vet in Singapore is the clinic that sorts out the problem in one visit, keeps its add-ons fair, and points you to a subsidy if you qualify. Most of what you save comes from where you go and what you skip. Here are the 2026 prices, the clinics that charge the least, and the free and subsidised schemes that take hundreds off a sterilisation.
How much does a vet visit cost in Singapore in 2026?
The consult fee is usually the smallest part of your bill. The tests, the medicine and any procedure added on top are where the money goes.
So how much is the consult itself? At a heartland clinic, a first-opinion consult costs about S$25 to S$65. If your vet sends you to a specialist, that consult is around S$150 to S$300.
When you walk in matters too. Weekend and after-hours surcharges catch a lot of owners out, so the time you go can change the price as much as the clinic you pick.
We took these prices from clinic price lists and published cost guides. We re-checked the budget column against the clinics' own lists in October 2026. Read each one as a starting price.
| Service | Budget / heartland clinic | Mid to premium clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | S$25 - S$58 | S$65 - S$121 |
| Core vaccine (per shot, e.g. cat 4-in-1, dog 9-in-1) | S$14 - S$52 | S$45 - S$90 |
| Rabies vaccine | from S$27.60 | S$40 - S$70 |
| Microchipping | S$55 - S$66 | S$70 - S$90 |
| Cat neuter (male) | from S$170 (before GST) | S$250 - S$400 |
| Cat spay (female) | from S$238 (before GST) | S$300 - S$500 |
| Dog neuter (male) | from S$455 | S$500 - S$800 |
| Dog spay (female) | from S$490 | S$600 - S$800+ |
| In-house blood test | from S$99 - S$139 | S$200 - S$300 |
| Dental scaling (basic) | S$225 - S$357 | S$200 - S$500+ |
Where's the cheapest vet in Singapore right now?
The cheap consults are at heartland clinics with one or two vets and lower rent. The rates below are what clinics published as of October 2026, and we last checked this list on 14 October 2026.
Is the lowest consult fee always the cheapest visit? No. A clinic can make it back on pricey medicine or tests you didn't need, so judge the whole bill.
Weekday daytime is almost always the cheapest slot. The same clinic can charge S$35 on a Tuesday and S$50 on a Sunday.
A second opinion at a budget clinic often costs less than redoing the tests at a pricier one. Phone ahead too, because rates move and walk-in prices can differ from booked ones.
If pet costs are squeezing the rest of your month, run them through a personal budget calculator before you pick a clinic on the other side of the island.
- My Family Vet (Bukit Batok): basic consults from S$25 before GST.
- Island Vet (Jurong East): no price list online, so phone for current rates. Its old Bedok branch is now Evervet, below.
- Mount Pleasant (six branches): no consult fee online, so phone your branch.
- Passion Vet (Woodlands): consults from S$58 for up to 30 minutes, vaccinations from S$52, microchipping S$55 and in-house blood tests from S$99, all before GST.
- Evervet (Bedok): a short weekday consult is S$42.40. On top of the consult, a cat 4-in-1 vaccine is S$14.30, a dog 9-in-1 is S$17.20 and a microchip is S$65.60. Dental polishing is S$48, and dental scaling starts from S$356.60 (from its published price list, October 2026).
- Singapore Veterinary Animal Clinic (Woodlands Mart) and Apex Veterinary Clinic (River Valley, Punggol and Ang Mo Kio): neither puts its consult fees online, so phone ahead.
Can you get your cat sterilised for less, or even free?
Sterilisation is usually your biggest planned vet bill, so a subsidy here saves you more than a cheaper consult does. Most owners never check whether they qualify.
Who can get help for a pet cat? Households on MSF or CDC financial assistance, Blue CHAS cardholders and Public Rental Scheme residents. They can apply to the AVS Pet Cat Sterilisation Support (PCSS) Programme, which started on 1 September 2024.
As of October 2026, the grant covers up to S$110 for a male cat, up to S$230 for a female and up to S$350 for a complex case. It adds up to S$30 for a microchip.
You apply at go.gov.sg/avs-pcss-registration, which hands you to the Cat Welfare Society, AVS's PCSS partner. AVS funds the work through that partner. If you hold a CHAS card, our CHAS card guide shows which tier you're on.
Community cats work differently. Under the SPCA and AVS Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme, registered feeders can get community cats in HDB estates sterilised free, by appointment. Cats outside HDB areas cost a nominal S$25.
The SPCA Community Animal Clinic also sees low-income households and welfare groups at subsidised rates, by appointment.
| Scheme | What you get | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| AVS PCSS (pet cats) | Up to S$110 male / S$230 female / S$350 complex, plus S$30 microchip | MSF or CDC assistance, Blue CHAS, or Public Rental Scheme |
| SPCA / AVS Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme | Free in HDB estates; S$25 outside HDB | Registered community-cat feeders, 18+ |
| SPCA Community Animal Clinic | Subsidised care, by appointment | Community animals, welfare groups, low-income households |
What does a cat or dog licence cost from September 2026?
Sterilising your pet makes its licence a lot cheaper. A sterilised cat or dog costs S$15 a year to license, and one that isn't costs from S$90 a year.
What licensing one of your first three cats or dogs costs, from 1 September 2026
| Licence | Licence fee |
|---|---|
| Sterilised, 1 year | S$15 |
| Sterilised, 2 years | S$25 |
| Sterilised, lifetime | S$35 |
| Not sterilised, 1 year | S$90 |
| Not sterilised, 3 years | S$230 |
What else can you pick? For a sterilised pet, it's S$25 for two years, or S$35 for a one-time licence that lasts its whole life. That lifetime licence costs less than one year for an unsterilised pet. An unsterilised pet's licence runs up to S$230 for three years.
The free window for cats has closed. From 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026, cat licences were free, and a sterilised cat licensed then got a free licence for life. Since 1 September 2026, cats pay the same fees as dogs.
Keeping an unlicensed pet cat is now an offence under the Animals and Birds Act. We re-checked these fees on 13 October 2026.
- Sterilise first: for your first three pets, the licence drops from S$90 a year to S$15 a year.
- A fourth pet pays S$180 a year either way. Only some sterilised pets adopted through an AVS rehoming partner pay less.
- Pay by GIRO, online or at AXS to get a 10% rebate.
- Cat owners: the free licence ended on 31 August 2026, and a lifetime licence for a sterilised cat now costs S$35.
Real talk: how do you plan for the big vet bills?
Routine care is cheap, but emergencies cost far more, and no budget clinic makes them small.
An after-hours surcharge adds about S$150 to S$500 on top of treatment. X-rays cost S$100 to S$250 a session, and an ultrasound S$300 to S$500. A night in hospital is S$200 to S$500 before intensive care.
A major surgery can cost S$2,000 to S$10,000. A single round of chemotherapy can top S$15,000.
So what helps with bills like these? Two things: an emergency cash buffer and insurance.
A dedicated emergency fund of a few thousand dollars keeps a midnight visit off your credit card. Park it in a high-interest savings account and it keeps growing while it waits.
For the biggest bills, our pet insurance comparison sets out what policies pay. Whether one would cover a bill like this comes down to its limits and exclusions, plus its rules on pre-existing conditions.
How do you pay less without cutting corners on care?
Paying less mostly comes down to timing and prevention, and to not paying twice for the same tests.
The savings stack up, too. A sterilised pet is cheaper to license, less prone to some illnesses, and eligible for more subsidies.
- Book a weekday daytime slot, and skip weekend and after-hours surcharges when the visit can wait.
- Call two or three heartland clinics and ask the price of the service you need, as well as the consult fee.
- Keep core vaccinations up to date. Preventing a disease costs far less than treating it.
- Check if you qualify for PCSS or the SPCA schemes before you pay full price for sterilisation.
- Ask for the medicine's name and price. Some clinics let you fill repeat prescriptions more cheaply elsewhere.
- Keep your pet's records, so a second-opinion vet doesn't repeat blood tests you've already paid for.
The MoneyBees take: what we'd check first
We'd check how big a vet bill you could pay tomorrow before hunting for the cheapest consult. One after-hours trip adds a S$150 to S$500 surcharge, and a major surgery can cost S$2,000 to S$10,000.
A cash buffer covers the smaller shocks, and pet insurance is for the big ones, within its limits and exclusions. The trade-off is a few thousand dollars set aside, versus a premium every year. What settles it is how much cash you could reach tonight without a credit card.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest vet consultation in Singapore?
As of October 2026, the lowest consult fees we found are at heartland clinics. My Family Vet in Bukit Batok starts from S$25 before GST, and Evervet in Bedok charges S$42.40 for a short weekday consult. Phone ahead, since rates change and walk-in prices are usually higher than booked ones.
Can I get free or subsidised pet sterilisation in Singapore?
Yes, for cats. The AVS PCSS programme pays up to S$230 towards sterilising a female pet cat. Your household needs MSF or CDC assistance, a Blue CHAS card, or a home under the Public Rental Scheme. Registered feeders can also get community cats in HDB estates sterilised free through the SPCA and AVS programme.
How much is a dog licence in Singapore in 2026?
For a sterilised dog, it's S$15 for one year, S$25 for two years, or S$35 for a lifetime licence, for your first three cats or dogs. Pay by GIRO, online or at AXS for a 10% rebate. An unsterilised dog costs from S$90 a year.
Why is one vet so much more expensive than another for the same job?
Most of the gap comes from rent, how many vets a clinic has, and how much it adds in tests and medicine. A low consult fee can still end up costly if tests are repeated or marked up. Compare the full estimate before you book.
Sources
- Evervet Veterinary Clinic - published price list
- My Family Vet Clinic and Surgery - pricing (consultation, vaccination, sterilisation)
- My Family Vet - consultation fees, S$25 basic consult (PDF)
- My Family Vet - feline sterilisation estimate, male from S$170, female from S$238 (PDF)
- Passion Vet - services and prices
- AVS (NParks) - Pet Cat Sterilisation Support (PCSS) Programme
- AVS (NParks) - Dog and cat licence fees (cats on the dog fee schedule from 1 September 2026)
- NParks - Cat owners reminded to license their cats by 31 August 2026 as the transition period ends
- AVS (NParks) - Licensing of cats (free licences during the 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026 transition)
- SPCA Singapore - Community Animal Clinic and stray cat sterilisation
Keep exploring
- Best Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats in Singapore (2026)
- CHAS Card Singapore: Tiers, Subsidies and How to Apply
- CDC Vouchers 2026: Amounts, Eligibility and How to Claim
- Savings accounts in Singapore: what S$50,000 earns at 11 banks in 2026
- Personal finance calculator (1/3 rule)
- Savings goal calculator
- Pet ownership cost calculator
- Emergency Fund
- GST
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