House Call Primary Territory: $175
Includes travel to a residence within most of Dr. Steve's primary territory and exam/consultation for one pet. See discounted house call fees for certain ZIP codes below.
House Call 90068: $125
Includes travel to a residence within the 90068 ZIP code and exam/consultation for one pet.
Additional PetExam, Same Visit: $75
Applies to all ZIP codes.
Vaccinations: $30 each
Examination required prior to all vaccinations.
Laboratory Testing:
iStat In-Home Blood Panel: $95 - $125
Blood/Urine Panel to Reference Lab: $225 - $300
FeLV/FIV Test: $100
Fecal Test for Ova/Parasites: $40
Fecal Test for O/P + Giardia: $70
Euthanasia Fees (Current Dec 2011)
| Euthanasia Only: Includes house call, evaluation and euthanasia. Remains are left in the pet owner's care for home burial, or collection by crematory, cemetery or city agency. Payment for this service must be made by cash, debit or credit card. |
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1-20 lbs
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21-40 lbs
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41-80 lbs
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81+ lbs
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$330
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$340
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$360
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$380
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| Euthanasia, Communal Cremation: Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transportation of remains & communal cremation. Cremated remains are not returned to the pet owner. Payment for this service must be made by cash, debit or credit card. |
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1-20 lbs
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21-40 lbs
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41-80 lbs
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81+ lbs
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$400
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$430
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$460
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$490
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| Euthanasia, Individual Cremation and home delivery of ashes in a Standard Urn: Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transportation of remains, individual cremation and standard urn. Cremated remains will be delivered to the pet owner by the crematory within 10 days. Standard urn is a fabric covered, square or rectangular box with a top lid. |
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1-20 lbs
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21-40 lbs
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41-80 lbs
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81+ lbs
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$500
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$550
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$600
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$650
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| Euthanasia, Individual Cremation and home delivery of ashes in a Decorative Urn: Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transportation of remains, individual cremation and decorative urn. Cremated remains will be delivered to the pet owner by the crematory within 10 days. Decorative urns can be seen by clicking here; please note the urn's model number and price prior to the home visit. Engraving is available on certain urns for an additional $20. |
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1-20 lbs
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21-40 lbs
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41-80 lbs
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81+ lbs
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$500
plus cost of urn |
$550
plus cost of urn |
$600
plus cost of urn |
$650
plus cost of urn |
Other Fees
Cancellation: $100
May be charged when a pet owner cancels a house call with less than two hours' notice.
Special Handling: $50-200
May be charged when a pet's behavior demands extra time, effort and/or risk to personnel.
Travel Out of Primary Territory*:
Los Angeles County, South of 118 Fwy: $50
Los Angeles County, North of 118 Fwy: $100
Los Angeles County, East of 605 Fwy: $100
Orange County: $100
Ventura County $100
Riverside County: $200
San Bernardino County: $300
*added travel fees do not apply for home euthanasia
If you have questions about other fees, please don't hesitate to phone or email. Fees can also be discussed at the time of the home visit; if requested, an estimate will be provided before services are performed.
Payments Accepted
Dr. Steve accepts cash, debit cards, VISA, MasterCard, American Express & Discover. With a valid California Drivers License or State ID, we'll even take a check.**
Full payment is required at the time of the house call, unless prior arrangements have been made.
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**Conditions when checks cannot be accepted:
1) If a previous check was returned for any reason.
2) From residences outside of Los Angeles County.
3) For euthanasia services, unless individual cremation is selected as the choice of aftercare.
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