House Call Fees
Dr. Steve strives to keep his fees fair, and comparable to those of his colleagues. To make his house calls available to as many pet owners as possible, he offers discounts to students, seniors, military, and many others.
If you have questions about 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 any services are performed.
General Fees
House call Primary territory
Includes travel within Dr. Steve's primary territory, consultation, and examination for one pet. Limited to dogs and cats.
Recheck Primary territory
Includes travel within Dr. Steve's primary territory, consultation, and examination for one pet, within 30 days of the prior visit and for reevaluation of the original problem.
Additional Pet Primary Territory
If you have other pets at home, why not get them all checked out at once? Limited to dogs and cats on the same visit.
Vaccines Exam Required
The standard $195 house call will apply in addition to the cost of vaccines.
Common Lab Tests:
Euthanasia fees
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. (For pets over 120 lbs, the cost is $460.)
Price by weight
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1-20LBS
- $320
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21-40LBS
- $340
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41-80LBS
- $380
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81-120LBS
- $400
Euthanasia & Communal Cremation:
Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transportation of remains & communal cremation. Cremated remains will not be returned to the pet owner. Payment for this service must be made by cash, debit or credit card. (For pets over 120 lbs, Dr. Steve cannot assist with transport and cremation at this time.)
Price by weight
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1-20LBS
- $400
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21-40LBS
- $460
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41-80LBS
- $540
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81-120LBS
- $600
Euthanasia & Individual Cremation:
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. (For pets over 120 lbs, Dr. Steve cannot assist with transport and cremation at this time.)
Price by weight
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1-20LBS
- $500
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21-40LBS
- $560
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41-80LBS
- $640
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81-120LBS
- $700
Add Decorative Urn or Clay Pawprint:
Cal Pet Crematory has a wide variety of decorative urns that can be seen here. Engraving is available on certain urns for an additional $20-30. Please note the model number and price of your preferred urn prior to the home visit. Pawprints in clay are available for $25. Sales tax will be added for decorative urns, engravings and pawprints.
Other fees
Cancellation
May be charged when a pet owner cancels a house call with less than 8 hours notice, or when a pet owner is not home at the time agreed upon.
Special Handling
May be charged when a pet's behavior demands extra time, effort and/or risk to personnel.
Nondisclosure Agreement
Dr Steve doesn't mind signing NDA's, but there is an extra charge for this accommodation.
Payments accepted
Full payment is required at the time of the house call, unless prior arrangements have been made. Dr. Steve accepts cash, debit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, VISA, MasterCard, American Express & Discover. With a valid California Drivers License or State ID, he'll even take a local personal check.**
**Conditions when checks cannot be accepted:
1) Check address or residence outside of Los Angeles County.
2) Previously returned check.
3) Euthanasia services.