House Call Fees

Dr Steve strives to keep his fees fair and comparable to those of his colleagues, but they are definitely higher than fees at veterinary hospitals these days. An estimate will be provided on request, before any services are performed. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to text or email. All fees are up to date.

General Euthanasia Others

Professional Fees

$195

House Call All Patients

This fee is for the trip to your home in Dr Steve's main territory. It does not include exams, treatments, laboratory tests, medications, or vaccines.

$55

Exam & Consult New Patients

Physical examination and consultation for one pet. Applies to new patient visits.

$100

Exam & Consult Current Patients

Physical examination and consultation for one pet. Applies for current patients.

$150

Quality of Life All Patients

Physical exam, review of medical history, and quality of life assessment for one pet. These visits are open-ended, we'll take all the time we need.

Common Fees:

CBC, T4, 25 Chem Panel

$350

CBC, T4, 25 Chem Panel, Urine

$400

FeLV/FIV Test

$125

Fecal Testing Ova & Giardia

$95

Vaccines

$75 each

Euthanasia Fees

Euthanasia:

Includes house call and euthanasia only. (For pets over 80 lbs, the cost is $650)

Price by weight

1-20 LBS: $440
21-40 LBS: $480
41-60 LBS: $540
61-80 LBS: $600

Group Aquamation:

Add on fee. Multiple pets are aquamated together and remains are scattered at sea. Recent scattering locations can be seen here oceansoflovepets.com . (For pets over 80 lbs, Dr Steve cannot assist with transportation/aquamation.)

Price by weight

1-20 LBS: $100
21-40 LBS: $125
41-60 LBS: $150
61-80 LBS: $200

Private Cremation:

Add on fee. Cremated remains will be delivered to the pet owner within 21 days by UPS Signature Delivery;(For pets over 80 lbs, Dr Steve cannot assist with transportation/cremation.)

Price by weight

1-20 LBS: $200
21-40 LBS: $250
41-60 LBS: $300
61-80 LBS: $350

Private Aquamation:

Add on fee. Aquamated remains will be delivered to the pet owner within 21 days by UPS Signature Delivery. (For pets over 80 lbs, Dr Steve cannot assist with transportation/aquamation.)

Price by weight

1-20 LBS: $300
21-40 LBS: $350
41-60 LBS: $400
61-80 LBS: $450

Memorial Items

The crematories offer decorative urns, clay paw prints, ink paw prints, ink nose prints and hair clippings. Framing is available for ink prints. Pricing is available on request.

Other fees

$195

Cancellation

May be charged when a pet owner cancels a house call with less than 12 hours notice, or when a pet owner is not home at the agreed upon time.

$50+

Extra Handling

May be charged when a pet's behavior demands extra time, effort and/or risk to personnel.

$150+

Extra Travel

Additional $300 per hour for travel after leaving main territory, minimum $150. This will vary with the day & time, but estimates are available.

$350

NDA

Dr Steve doesn't mind signing reasonable nondisclosure agreements, but there will be an extra charge for this contract.

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, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle, Care Credit, ScratchPay, 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.
4) New client.

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