Suggested
Fee Guide
for
Small Animal
Procedures
2021
NOVA SCOTIA
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
V
NSVMA
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Colleague:
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical
Association (NSVMA) are pleased to enclose the 2021 Nova Scotia Suggested Fee Guide.
Please note that the Fee Guide was prepared for the NSVMA to provide only a guideline of fees
that are considered fair and reasonable. The suggested fees are not binding on any veterinarian,
and there is no obligation to follow the suggested fees in the Fee Guide. Any veterinarian who
does not follow the suggested fees will not suffer in his/her relationship with CVMA or NSVMA,
or members or affiliates of CVMA or NSVMA.
Members of the veterinary profession must remember that conspiring to fix fees is a serious
matter, which could result in a breach of the Federal Competition Act. Nova Scotia veterinarians
should not cooperate or agree amongst themselves to use the Fee Guide to influence upwards
fees for veterinary services. The use of the Fee Guide in whole or in part, by any veterinarian is a
matter of individual choice.
We would appreciate your feedback on the Suggested Fee Guide’s usefulness. Please direct
questions or concerns to Darren Osborne at the OVMA office for referral to our Economics
Committee.
Sincerely,
Emma Raghavan, DVM Enid Stiles, DVM
Chair, NSVMA Economic Survey Committee President, CVMA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE i
SAMPLE INVOICES iii
CANINE
EXAMINATIONS 1
CONSULTATIONS 1
RADIOGRAPHS 1
DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY 2
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES 2
LABORATORY (IN-HOUSE) 3
LAB REFERRAL 3
VACCINATIONS 4
ANAESTHESIA AND SEDATION 5
ELECTIVE SURGERY 6
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 6
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 6
OPHTHALMIC SURGERY 7
OTOLARYNGOLOGICAL SURGERY 7
GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 7
GENERAL SURGERY 7
DENTISTRY 8
GENERAL SERVICES 8
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9
MEDICINE 10
FLUID THERAPY 10
FELINE
EXAMINATIONS 11
CONSULTATIONS 11
RADIOGRAPHS 11
DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY 12
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES 12
IN HOUSE LABORATORY 13
LAB REFERRAL 13
VACCINATIONS 14
ANAESTHESIA AND SEDATION 15
ELECTIVE SURGERY 16
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 16
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 16
OPHTHALMIC SURGERY 17
OTOLARYNGOLOGICAL SURGERY 17
GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 17
GENERAL SURGERY 17
DENTISTRY 18
GENERAL SERVICES 18
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19
MEDICINE 20
FLUID THERAPY 20
BIRDS AND EXOTICS 21
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PREAMBLE
1. The fees in this publication were prepared for the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), in
partnership with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA) to provide, to whom it may concern,
a list of fees considered fair and just. These fees are only to serve as a guide. They are not intended to be binding
on any party. No person is under any obligation to follow the fees published herein. If any person should choose
not to follow these fees, he/she will not suffer in his/her relations with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical
Association, members, or affiliates of the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association.
Members of the profession must remember that conspiring to fix fees is a serious matter, which could result in
a breach of the Federal Competition Act. Simply stated, Nova Scotia veterinarians should not co-operate or
agree amongst themselves to use the Fee Guide to influence upwards fees for veterinary services. The use of
the Fee Guide by any veterinarian is a matter of individual choice.
2. The following fees are determined to be reasonable for a doctor with average professional skill, judgment and
dexterity rendering services under normal operating conditions. However, even under circumstances in which
these conditions are fulfilled, no practitioner is obliged to charge for services as they are listed in this guide.
3. Fees in the 2021 Fee Guide are formulated from:
• the 2020 Nova Scotia survey of hospital owners;
• the procedure frequency study from provincial economic surveys;
• the time study undertaken in the provincial economic surveys; and
• the state of the economy in 2020 and forecasts for 2021.
Fees are derived using:
• costs of overhead, non-veterinary staff salaries and benefits, rent, utilities, supplies, etc. (adjusted for
inflation);
• time to perform the procedure as established in the economic survey;
• relative value of the procedure, relating to complexity, skill, responsibility and risk involved (established
from the economic survey);
• value of the veterinarian’s time measured by comparing salaries of individuals working in comparable
professions.
4. It is considered fair and just that an altered fee may be rendered where:
• the case presents unusual complications;
• the case demands exceptional skill or time;
• the case demands immediate attention at the sacrifice of regular practice routine;
• at the convenience of the doctor chronic or prolonged attention has been provided;
• the case may bring financial hardship upon the client.
5. I.C. or Independent Consideration is utilized where the method used, or amount of necessary service has a large
variance.
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6. The four-digit code system is designed for reference to type of animal, type of service and procedure. This
method was designed to track revenue by species. In the animal specific sections, the first digit designates the
type of animal and the remaining three digits designate the procedure. Specific ranges are given to each type
of service. The following table illustrates how the Fee Guide has been divided for different species.
CANINE FELINE
Examinations, Tests, Diagnostics 1000-1259 2000-2259
Vaccinations 1300-1313 2300-2310
Anaesthesia and Sedation 1350-1364 2350-2362
Anaesthetic Monitoring 1380-1384 2380-2384
Surgery 1400-1599 2400-2599
Dentistry 1600-1649 2600-2649
General Services 1700-1714 2700-2714
Professional Services 1750-1799 2750-2799
Medicine 1800-1833 2800-2834
Fluid Therapy 1850-1865 2850-2865
7. The coding in the Birds and Exotics section of the Guide does not correspond to the Canine and Feline sections.
It is presented alphabetically by section.
8. In Surgery sections:
Codes 1592 and 2592 - surgical pack - basic includes:
sterile instrument pack, gloves, materials, cassette suture and drape.
Codes 1593 and 2593 - surgical pack - complete includes:
basic pack plus cap, gown, mask and sterile suture pack.
9. Unless otherwise noted, fees are only for the procedure identified and do not include anaesthesia, charges for
extra material, or special instrumentation.
10. The Fee Guide may be used to assist the practitioner when determining a professional fee. The following steps
are recommended for a successful client / veterinarian relationship.
a) Perform a thorough examination of the patient, explaining your findings
as you proceed.
b) Describe the treatment plan and prognosis in a manner which the client can fully understand.
Assure yourself that the client has understood the presentation and encourage questions.
c) Present your estimate of fees for treatment and obtain the owner’s consent before
beginning treatment.
In all cases, your fee should be based on your skill, judgment and experience.
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Scenario
Major Feline Abscess
Pyrexic - discharged after exam the following day
Flushed abscess and sutured in drain
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
2000 examination / office call / consultation $99.90 1 $99.90
2771 hospitalization - full day (includes overnight stay) 131.80 1 131.80
2350 anaesthetic induction fee 144.10 1 144.10
2352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 1 166.00
2553 abscess - drain / flush (major) 214.40 1 214.40
2593 surgical pack (complete) 81.80 1 81.80
2823 injection-intramuscular/subcutaneous 37.20 1 37.20
2755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00 1 21.00
Total * $896.20
* plus medications and mark-up
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Sample Invoice
Scenario
Canine Dental Prophy with Carnassial Extraction that takes 40
minutes to remove via sectioning. 40 kg. in weight. Antibiotic
and pain control injections are given.
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
1767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) $100.20 1 $100.20
1350 anaesthetic induction fee 144.10 1 144.10
1352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 2 332.00
1650 dental nerve block 40.80 1 40.80
1366 thermal support 27.10 1 27.10
1602 scale and polish 136.40 1 136.40
1603 fluoride 33.90 1 33.90
1608 intra-oral dental radiograph (first film) 81.70 1 81.70
1823 injection-intramuscular/subcutaneous 37.20 2 74.40
1352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 1 166.00
1607 extraction fee (per hour) 874.10 0.6 524.46
1592 surgical pack (basic) 49.20 1 49.20
1755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00 1 21.00
Total * $1,731.26
* plus medications and mark-up
Client was given options and approved:
preanaesthetic blood work I.C.
1390 IV fluids during anaesthetic 53.10
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Scenario
Feline Dental Prophy
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
2767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) $100.20 1 $100.20
2350 anaesthetic induction fee 144.10 1 144.10
2352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 1 166.00
2366 thermal support 27.10 1 27.10
2602 scale and polish 136.40 1 136.40
2603 fluoride 33.90 1 33.90
2611 intra-oral dental radiograph (full mouth) 160.50 1 160.50
2823 injection-intramuscular/subcutaneous 37.20 1 37.20
Total $805.40
Client was given options and approved:
preanaesthetic blood work I.C.
2390 IV fluids during anaesthetic 53.10
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Scenario
Feline Dental Prophy
Cervical neck lesions requiring extraction
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
2767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) $100.20 1 $100.20
2350 anaesthetic induction fee 144.10 1 144.10
2352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 1 166.00
2356 anaesthetic, local 80.90 1 80.90
2366 thermal support 27.10 1 27.10
2602 scale and polish 136.40 1 136.40
2603 fluoride 33.90 1 33.90
2611 intra-oral dental radiograph (full mouth) 160.50 1 160.50
2823 injection-intramuscular/subcutaneous 37.20 1 37.20
2352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 1 166.00
2650 dental nerve block 40.80 1 40.80
2607 extractions (per hour) 874.10 0.5 437.05
2592 surgical pack (basic) 49.20 1 49.20
2755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00 1 21.00
Total * $1,600.35
* plus medications and mark-up
Client was given options and approved:
preanaesthetic blood work I.C.
2390 IV fluids during anaesthetic 53.10
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Scenario
Cat with dyspnea - found to have thoracic fluid
x-rayed and examined fluid in the hospital
Mediastinal Lymphoma - Feleuk Positive - Euthanized at owner's request.
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
2000 examination / office call / consultation $99.90 1 $99.90
2767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) 100.20 1 100.20
2100 initial radiographic study (includes two exposures) 287.80 1 287.80
2781 thoracocentesis 98.70 1 98.70
2152 cytology (in house) 72.50 1 72.50
- high lymphocyte content
2200 blood collection 21.30 1 21.30
2217 FIV / FeLV test 179.70 1 179.70
2757 euthanasia 98.50 1 98.50
Total $958.60
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Scenario
Canine Fractured Mid Shaft Femur - Plated
20 kg. in weight, induced with Thio
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
1000 examination / office call / consultation $99.90 1 $99.90
1771 hospitalization - full day (includes overnight stay) 131.80 2 263.60
1100 initial radiographic study (includes two exposures) 287.80 1 287.80
1350 anaesthetic induction fee 144.10 1 144.10
1352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00 3 498.00
1366 thermal support 27.10 1 27.10
1593 surgical pack fee - complete 81.80 1 81.80
1592 surgical pack fee - basic 49.20 1 49.20
- for use and cleaning of orthopaedic equipment
1591 materials 262.50 1 262.50
- eight hole plates and screws
1439 bone plating 1372.10 1 1372.10
1851 ** I.V. set up and maintenance - base fee 189.30 1 189.30
1891 I.V. (daily maintenance fee - additional days) 56.10 1 56.10
1824 injection-intravenous (into IV line) 46.20 2 92.40
- Narcotic tid for 2 days
1755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00 1 21.00
Total * $3,444.90
* plus medications and mark-up
** I.V. set up and maintenance includes:
I.V. catheterization (cephalic)
drip set
bag of fluids
I.V. (daily maintenance fee - first day)
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Scenario
Dog hospitalized Monday and discharged Friday pm - treatment of Parvo enteritis
Receiving Reglan, Narcotic and Ampicillin TID into IV line daily and injection
of Baytril BID IM daily.
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
1000 examination / office call / consultation $99.90 1 $99.90
1771 hospitalization - full day (includes overnight stay) 131.80 4 527.20
1773 quarantine 75.60 5 378.00
1200 blood collection (CBC + white cell count 2 days later) 21.30 2 42.60
1206 chemistry profile - serum chemistry 35.10 1 35.10
1207 complete blood count (with manual differential) 114.20 1 114.20
sent to lab Parvo titre 46.00 1 46.00
- lab cost = $23 + $23 for Interpretation
1214 faecal analysis (includes collection) 38.40 1 38.40
1100 initial radiographic study (includes two exposures) 287.80 1 287.80
1366 thermal support 27.10 4 108.40
1851 ** I.V. set up and maintenance - base fee 189.30 1 189.30
1891 I.V. (daily maintenance fee - additional days) 56.10 4 224.40
1824 injection-intravenous (into IV line) 46.20 12 554.40
1823 injection-intramuscular/subcutaneous 37.20 4 148.80
1755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00 1 21.00
Total * $2,815.50
* plus medications and mark-up
** I.V. set up and maintenance includes:
I.V. catheterization (cephalic)
drip set
bag of fluids
I.V. (daily maintenance fee - first day)
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Scenario
Dog in clinic for cruciate palpation and x-rays of the stifles, hips and lumbar spine
under sedation. 30 kg. dog under Propofol.
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
1767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) $100.20 1 $100.20
1359 intravenous sedation 89.50 1 89.50
1362 Propofol per ml. (to extend anaethestic) 2.90 8 23.20
1100 initial radiographic study (includes two exposures) 287.80 1 287.80
1108 each additional plate 86.20 2 172.40
Total $673.10
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Scenario
Adolescent cat with fleas and ear mites in for first exam and vaccines. Technician
grooms out matts, flushes ears and draws blood for FeLV/FIV testing. Cat is
vaccinated for FeLV and distemper. Ear mite medication, a flea control product and a
faecal bag are dispensed.
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
2308 Annual examination and vaccination $120.90 1 $120.90
- complete physical exam and vaccines as required
2783 technician time per hour 88.20 0.15 13.23
2808 ear flush/medicate 81.50 1 81.50
2707 dematting fee I.C. 1 I.C.
2200 blood collection 21.30 1 21.30
2217 FIV/FeLV test 179.70 1 179.70
2214 faecal floatation 38.40 1 38.40
2755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00 1 21.00
flea product plus mark-up
Total * $476.03
* plus medications and mark-up
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Scenario
After discussion with client during the annual examination, Dr. AA decides to
vaccinate for distemper in year 1, Parvo in year 2 and rabies in year 3, then continue
the three year rotation. Using the new vaccination protocol and the Fee Guide
fee for year 1, year 2 or year 3 of the rotation would be:
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
1306 Annual examination and vaccination $120.90 1 $120.90
- complete physical exam and any vaccines as required
Total $120.90
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Scenario
After discussion with client during the annual examination, Dr. X recommends
distemper combination plus rabies. Client declines distemper and requests rabies
only to comply with local regulations. Using the new vaccination protocol and the
Fee Guide the fee would be:
Procedure Description Unit Units Price
Code Cost
1306 Annual examination and vaccination $120.90 1 $120.90
- complete physical exam and any vaccines as required
Total $120.90
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CANINE EXAMINATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS
1000 examination / office call / consultation 99.90
1001 revisit or recheck on same problem 68.30
1003 examination (brief) 68.30
1004 examination (extended) 131.90
1005 after hours: (before 11 pm) plus exam fee 91.20 extra
1006 (between 11 pm & 6 am) plus exam fee 131.90 extra
1007 correspondence fee 77.20
1009 house call fee (not incl'd in out of hours or exam fee) 128.60
1011 kennel call (professional time) 378.30 per hour
1012 specialist consultation 91.40
1013 telemedicine consultation 99.90
1014 telemedicine receck or brief consultation 68.30
1015 prescription writing fee 21.00
1016 copy files or write referral letter (admin fee) 42.20
1017 expert witness in court 743.80 per hour
1018 biomedical waste fee 1.90
(link to procedures producing biomedical waste)
CANINE RADIOGRAPHY
For Radiology procedures, professional interpretation fee is included.
1100 initial radiographic study (includes two exposures) 287.80
1108 each additional plate 86.20
1111 limited radiographic study (one exposure) 204.50
1120 radiology referral and covering letter (courier fee extra) 147.80
1121 OFA evaluation / certification package 616.20
Note: Evaluation / certification fee includes sedation, radiograph,
hospitalization (day admission), correspondence fee, printing / postage
and certification charges.
CANINE CONTRAST RADIOGRAPHY
Add to normal x-ray charge.
1130 barium swallow 66.80
1131 barium enema 88.10
1132 intravenous pyelogram 170.30
1133 myelogram 314.30
1134 pneumocystogram 110.90
1135 positive contrast cystogram 125.50
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CANINE DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY
1141 fine needle aspirate (collection) 52.40
1150 autopsy (not including lab fees) 187.40
1152 cytology (in house) 72.50
1153 cytology (referral) 127.40
1154 cytology, ear swab 20.80
1155 cytology, vaginal 68.60
1156 histopathology (single specimen) 166.00
1157 histopathology (each additional sample) 52.10
1158 intradermal skin tests I.C.
CANINE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1169 blood pressure measurement (in house) 86.00
1170 electrocardiogram (in house) 284.60
1171 electrocardiogram - recheck (in house) 146.90
1172 ECG Cardiopet normal 404.10
1173 ECG Cardiopet stat 443.90
1174 ECG Cardiopet super-stat 607.60
1175 endoscopy I.C.
1176 fluorescein eye stain (per animal) 39.70
1177 nasal flush I.C.
1178 protoscopy I.C.
1179 Schirmer tear test (per animal) 42.00
1180 tonometry 72.50
1182 ophthalmalogical diagnostic package
- Schirmer tear test, fluorescein eye stain & tonometry 139.30
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CANINE LABORATORY (IN HOUSE)
For Laboratory procedures, professional interpretation fee is included.
Unless noted, add fee for collection (Code 1200).
1200 blood collection fee 21.30
1201 blood smear / differential 37.80
1202 blood: individual stick tests 33.60
1204 Brucella test 104.00
In some cases, various combinations of chemistry profiles may be
provided at a 10% discount to reflect lower client contact time
associated with preanaesthetic and wellness testing.
1205 chemistry profile - first test 69.30
1206 chemistry profile serum chemistry (per test) 35.10
1228 mini profile including electrolytes (up to 9 tests) 150.60
1229 maxi profile including electrolytes (up to 15 tests) 223.00
To gain better client compliance and promote more complete workups
we have bundled routine diagnostics.
1220
routine database
404.37
Includes: * blood collection
* CBC (with manual differential)
* maxi profile including electrolytes
* free flow urinalysis
1207 complete blood count (with manual differential) 114.20
1209 complete blood count (without manual differential) 98.00
1208 culture and sensitivity (includes collection) 110.30
1754 cystocentesis 52.40
1210 dermatophyte assay (includes collection) 78.30
1214 faecal analysis (includes collection) 38.40
1213 4 antigen test (eg. heartworm / lyme combination) 90.60
1215 glucose curve (with glucometer) 131.10
1222 gram stain (includes collection) 50.50
1225 heartworm 83.90
1226 haemoglobin 28.70
1231 PCV 37.00
1232 PCV + total protein 51.20
1237 semen evaluation 68.60
1239 skin scraping (includes collection) 49.60
1240 T4 119.20
1241 total protein 33.60
1242 urinalysis complete (includes cystocentesis) 146.20
1243 urinalysis complete (includes free flow collection) 90.80
1246 urinalysis complete
(includes ultrasound guided cystocentesis) 170.70
1244 urine test strip 35.10
1245 urine test strip + specific gravity 53.20
laboratory referral
For Laboratory Referral work done outside the clinic, include collection fees,
the laboratory fee, and add 100% for professional interpretation.
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CANINE VACCINATIONS
Annual Examination and Vaccination
Fee includes:
Complete physical exam and risk analysis for each animal to determine
appropriate vaccination protocol based on exposure.
Any vaccines as required.
1306 Annual examination and vaccination 120.90
Single Antigens
1300 Bordetella (includes full exam) 120.90
1302 Rabies (includes full exam) 120.90
1303 CPV (includes full exam) 120.90
1304 Lyme vaccine (includes full exam) 120.90
Puppy Vaccination Series
First vaccination to include a complete physical examination and the
vaccinations that the veterinarian feels are most appropriate for each patient.
First examination and vaccination 120.90 each
Subsequent examinations and vaccinations 120.90 each
Subsequent puppy vaccinations to include a complete physical examination and the
booster vaccinations that are most appropriate for each patient.
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CANINE ANAESTHESIA
1350 Anaesthetic Induction Fee 144.10 base fee
Includes: * preanaesthetic exam - TPR
* patient prep (premedication)
* induction of sufficient plane of anaesthesia for
intubation and maintenance
1352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00
Aneasthetic monitoring may include pulse oximetry, capnometry,
doppler or digital blood pressure measurement, EKG, heartrate,
temperature and/or respiratory rate.
1353 anaesthesia intravenous, neurolept 150.50
1354 anaesthesia intravenous, neurolept reversal 149.20
1355 anaesthesia intravenous, barbiturate 144.10
1356 anaesthetic, local 80.90
1357 epidural 115.50
1358 intramuscular sedation 64.50
1359 intravenous sedation 89.50
1361 topical ophthalmic anaesthetic 27.10
1362 propofol add on (per ml) 2.90
1363 Dexmedetomidine sedation 108.10
1364 sedative reversal 108.10
1365 pain management therapy I.C.
1366 thermal support 27.10
1650 dental nerve block 40.80
CANINE ANAESTHETIC MONITORING
1384 anaesthetic monitoring 20.90 10 minutes
IV FLUIDS DURING ANAESTHESIA
1390 IV add on for surgical procedures 53.10
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CANINE ELECTIVE SURGERY
1400 orchidectomy (small < 10 kg) - with IV fluids 304.90
1401 orchidectomy (medium 10-20 kg) - with IV fluids 326.00
1402 orchidectomy (large 21-40 kg) - with IV fluids 340.80
1403 orchidectomy (x-large > 40 kg) - with IV fluids 376.60
1405 ovariohysterectomy (small < 10 kg) - with IV fluids 357.00
1406 ovariohysterectomy (medium 10-20 kg) - with IV fluids 386.50
1407 ovariohysterectomy (large 21-40 kg) - with IV fluids 423.00
1408 ovariohysterectomy (x-large > 40 kg) - with IV fluids 476.50
1411 surcharge: inguinal cryptorchid 84.90
1412 surcharge: intra-abdominal cryptorchid 182.50
1415 surcharge: in heat 87.50 extra
1416 surcharge: mature 66.00 extra
1417 surcharge: pregnant 116.30 extra
1418 surcharge: elective gastropexy 400.20
CANINE SURGERY
obstetrics and gynaecology
1420 Caesarean section 800.10 + pack
1422 pyometra 741.60 + pack
orthopaedic surgery
1434 amputate digit 293.90 + pack
1435 amputate foreleg 669.80 + pack
1436 amputate hindleg 762.30 + pack
1437 amputate tail 213.30 + pack
1439 bone plating 1372.10 + pack
1440 cervical fenestration 972.60 + pack
1441 cruciate repair (extra-articular) 1040.50 + pack
1443 cruciate repair (intra-articular) 1199.20 + pack
1445 dew claw removal (front adult) 128.80 + pack
1446 dew claw removal (hind adult) 84.50 + pack
1448 excision arthroplasty 886.20 + pack
1449 intra-medullary pinning 930.40 + pack
1450 invertebral disc surgery 2080.60 + pack
1452 Kirschner apparatus application 948.50 + pack
1453 luxating patella stabilization (imbrication) 415.40 + pack
1455 mandibular symphysis wiring 344.70 + pack
1461 reduce coxo-femoral luxation 393.30 + pack
1462 reduce elbow luxation 355.40 + pack
1463 reduce fracture (plaster cast) 246.90 + pack
1464 reduce fracture (fibreglass cast) I.C.
1465 reduce temporomandibular luxation (closed) 235.60 + pack
1467 tibial crest transplant / patella stabilization 1041.20 + pack
1468 unlisted orthopaedic surgery 874.10 per hour
Fees for Codes 1400-1408 include: surgeon and technician time, operating room
charge, surgical pack and materials, anaesthesia, intraoperative IV fluids and
hospitalization [fees apply to young animals, under 1 year of age]. Intraoperative IV
fluids are defined as intravenous fluids administered prior to induction and during
surgery at maintenance levels delivered through the use of extension sets and
butterfly or equivalent catheters.
Fees for Codes 1420-1590 include: surgeon and technician time; suture removal.
Where applicable, add: materials (Code 1591) and surgical pack (Code 1592, 1593)
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canine surgery (continued)
Fees for Codes 1420-1590 include: surgeon and technician time; suture removal.
Where applicable, add: materials (Code 1591) and surgical pack (Code 1592 or 1593).
ophthalmic surgery
1480 conjunctival 360 degree flap 409.70 + pack
1482 corneal ulcer (debride) 152.30 + pack
1483 ectropion correction (per side) 342.70 + pack
1484 entropion correction (per side) 318.80 + pack
1486 enucleation 499.30 + pack
1487 flushing nasolacrimal ducts 131.30 + pack
1491 prolapsed 3rd eyelid gland (reduce and suture) 309.10 + pack
1495 tarsorrhaphy 309.80 + pack
1496 third eyelid flap 217.50 + pack
otolaryngological surgery
1510 auricular haematoma (open / drain / close) 301.30 + pack
1515 ear canal ablation 743.80 per hour
1517 lateral ear resection (unilateral) 619.20 + pack
1518 lateral ear resection (bilateral) 1067.80 + pack
1519 everted laryngeal saccule resection 180.40 + pack
1521 stenotic nares correction 368.30 + pack
1522 soft palate resection 268.10 + pack
1523 tonsillectomy 409.70 + pack
gastrointestinal surgery
1530 anal sac resection 553.80 + pack
1534 gastrotomy 712.20 + pack
1536 intestinal anastomosis 942.40 + pack
general surgery
1550 abscess - drain / flush (minor) 107.20 + pack
1553 abscess - drain / flush (major) 214.40 + pack
1552 anal gland abscess 160.80 + pack
1551 biopsy internal organ I.C. + pack
1559 cutaneous tumors 235.60 + pack
1560 cystotomy 644.00 + pack
1564 exploratory laparotomy 538.30 + pack
1565 gastropexy 502.00
1569 hernia - perineal 772.70 + pack
1570 hernia - inguinal bilateral 574.30 + pack
1571 hernia - umbilical 198.80 + pack
1572 laceration (minor) 162.70 + pack
1573 laceration (major) 488.10 + pack
1574 nephrectomy 867.20 + pack
1575 pectineal muscle resection 687.20 + pack
1576 prepubic urethrotomy 582.00 + pack
1579 splenectomy 838.20 + pack
1590 unlisted general or soft tissue surgery 743.80 per hour
1591 materials I.C.
1592 surgical pack (basic) (see Preamble note 8) 49.20
1593 surgical pack (complete) (see Preamble note 8) 81.80
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CANINE DENTISTRY
Fees for Dentistry procedures do not include anaesthetic or hospitalization.
1600 professional dental cleaning assessment includes:
dental examination, IV fluids, anaesthesia, pain management 503.10
and prophylaxis
1601 scaling only 77.90
1602 scale and polish 136.40
1603 fluoride 33.90
1604 extraction (incisor) I.C.
1605 extraction (canine tooth) I.C.
1606 extraction (molar or premolar) I.C.
1607 extractions (per hour) 874.10 per hour
1608 intra-oral dental radiograph (first film) 81.70
1609 intra-oral dental radiograph (additional film) 39.40
1611 intra-oral dental radiograph (full mouth) 239.30
1610 root planing (per minute) 4.30 / minute
1650 dental nerve block 40.80
CANINE GENERAL SERVICES
1700 boarding (small) 33.10
1701 boarding (medium) 37.30
1702 boarding (large / run) 43.50
Fee includes exercise and special diet.
1703 burial I.C.
1704 circulating warm water thermal pad per day 14.70 per day
1705 courier I.C.
1706 cremation I.C.
1707 dematting fee I.C.
1708 grooming 80.50
1709 medicated bath 96.70
1710 patient transportation I.C.
1711 pedicure with technician 28.10
1712 pedicure with veterinarian 44.90
1713 pedicure with restraint 71.90
1714 pedicure with exam or vaccination 25.40
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CANINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1750 abdominocentesis 88.30
1751 artificial insemination, first 153.50
1752 artificial insemination, second 89.80
1753 cerebrospinal fluid tap 175.60
1754 cystocentesis 52.40
1755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00
1756 electronic ID implant (add cost of microchip) 64.80
1757 euthanasia - small 98.50
1758 euthanasia - medium 132.70
1759 euthanasia - large 169.20
1767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) 100.20 per day
1771 hospitalization - full day (includes overnight stay) 131.80 night
Hospitalization includes boarding, admission and discharge
plus monitoring by a professional - technician or veterinarian.
Procedures performed during hospitalization would be charged
in addition to hospitalization fees.
1773 isolation (quarantine) - in addition to hospitalization 75.60 per day
1774 lavage (gastric or other) 160.80
1775 oxygen therapy 23.10 per hour
1776 prostate wash 95.20
1777 semen collection (for evaluation) 49.90
1778 tattooing - 1st 67.40
1779 - each additional 31.10
1780 thoracic air drainage I.C.
1781 thoracocentesis 98.70
1782 transtracheal wash 125.10
1783 technician time (per hour) 88.20 per hour
1784 special care by vet - 1st hr 265.20 per hour
1785 - each additional hr 243.10 per hour
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CANINE MEDICINE
1800 express anal sacs 40.30
1801 -with infusion 72.80
1802 bandaging 55.30
1803 cast removal 104.70
1804 clean wound 57.30
1805 deworm injection (tapeworm) 67.90
1808 ear flush / medicate 81.50
1809 ear pluck / flush / medicate 104.70
1810 ear cleaning 37.20
1811 enema 67.90
1813 external fixation - R.J. Splint (small) 126.80
1814 external fixation - R.J. Splint (medium) 186.80
1815 external fixation - R.J. Splint (large) 203.00
1816 external fixation - M. Metasplint (toy / small) 168.50
1817 external fixation - M. Metasplint (medium) 132.10
1818 external fixation - M. Metasplint (large / x-large) 213.00
1819 external fixation - Thomas Splint (small) 202.50
1820 external fixation - Thomas Splint (medium) 233.40
1821 external fixation - Thomas Splint (large) 286.20
1822 replace splint 93.10
1823 injection intramuscular * 37.20
1824 injection intravenous * 46.20
1826 injection subcutaneous * 37.20
* Does not include the cost of medication
1829 quill removal 4.70 per minute
1830 stomach tube 81.80
1831 topical medication 25.30
1832 urinary catheterization (female) 93.90
1833 urinary catheterization (male) 85.10
CANINE FLUID THERAPY
I.V. Set Up and Maintenance
1851 Base Fee - includes: 189.30
I.V. catheterization (cephalic)
drip set
bag of fluids
I.V. (daily maintenance fee - first day)
1891 I.V. daily maintenance - additional days 56.10
1850 blood transfusion 296.20
1853 subsequent bottles, same drip 63.10
1854 butterfly catheter 49.70
1857 infusion pump set up / maintenance 97.70
1858 infusion pump drip set 82.30
1859 I.V. catheterization (cephalic) 74.60
1860 I.V. catheterization (replace) 56.10
1861 I.V. catheterization (cut down) I.C.
1863 I.V. drip set replacement 45.40
1865 fluid therapy, subcutaneous 59.70
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FELINE EXAMINATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS
2000 examination / office call / consultation 99.90
2001 revisit or recheck on same problem 68.30
2003 examination (brief) 68.30
2004 examination (extended) 131.90
2005 after hours: (before 11 pm) plus exam fee 91.20 extra
2006 (between 11 pm & 6 am) plus exam fee 131.90 extra
2007 correspondence fee 77.20
2009 house call fee (not incl'd out of hours or exam fee) 128.60
2011 cattery call (professional time) 378.30 per hour
2012 specialist consultation 91.40
2013 telemedicine consultation 99.90
2014 telemedicine receck or brief consultation 68.30
2015 prescription writing fee 21.00
2016 copy files or write referral letter (admin fee) 42.20
2017 expert witness in court 743.80 per hour
2018 biomedical waste fee 1.90
FELINE RADIOGRAPHY
For Radiology procedures, professional interpretation fee is included.
2100 initial radiographic study (includes two exposures) 287.80
2108 each additional plate 86.20
2111 limited radiographic study (one exposure) 198.40
2120 radiology referral and covering letter (courier fee extra) 147.80
FELINE CONTRAST RADIOGRAPHY
Add to normal x-ray charge.
2130 barium swallow 66.80
2131 barium enema 88.10
2132 intravenous pyelogram 170.30
2133 myelogram 314.30
2134 pneumocystogram 110.90
2135 positive contrast cystogram 125.50
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FELINE DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY
2141 fine needle aspirate (collection) 62.40
2150 autopsy (not including lab fees) 187.40
2152 cytology (in house) 72.50
2153 cytology (referral) 127.40
2154 cytology, ear swab 20.80
2155 cytology, vaginal 68.60
2156 histopathology (single specimen) 166.00
2157 histopathology (each additional sample) 52.10
2158 intradermal skin tests I.C.
FELINE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2169 blood pressure monitoring (in house) 86.00
2170 electrocardiogram (in house) 284.60
2171 electrocardiogram - recheck (in house) 146.90
2172 ECG Cardiopet normal 404.10
2173 ECG Cardiopet stat 443.90
2174 ECG Cardiopet super-stat 607.60
2175 endoscopy I.C.
2176 fluorescein eye stain (per animal) 39.70
2177 nasal flush I.C.
2178 protoscopy I.C.
2179 Schirmer tear test (per animal) 42.00
2180 tonometry 72.50
2182 ophthalmalogical diagnostic package
- includes Schirmer tear test, fluorescein eye stain & tonometry 139.30
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FELINE LABORATORY (IN HOUSE)
For Laboratory procedures, professional interpretation fee is included.
Unless noted, add fee for collection (Code 2200).
2200 blood collection fee 21.30
2201 blood smear / differential 37.80
2202 blood: individual stick tests 33.60
In some cases, various combinations of chemistry profiles may be
provided at a 10% discount to reflect lower client contact time
associated with preanaesthetic and wellness testing.
2205 chemistry profile - first test 69.30
2206 chemistry profile serum chemistry (per test) 35.10
2228 mini profile including electrolytes (up to 9 tests) 150.60
2229 maxi profile including electrolytes (up to 15 tests) 223.00
To gain better client compliance and promote more complete workups
we have bundled routine diagnostics.
2220
routine database
404.37
Includes: * blood collection
* CBC (with manual differential)
* maxi profile including electrolytes
* free flow urinalysis
2207 complete blood count (with manual differential) 114.20
2209 complete blood count (without manual differential) 98.00
2208 culture and sensitivity 110.30
2754 cystocentesis 52.40
2210 dermatophyte assay (includes collection) 78.30
2212 endocrine profile I.C.
2214 faecal analysis (includes collection) 38.40
2215 glucose curve (with glucometer) 103.00
2216 FeLV 90.80
2217 FIV / FeLV 179.70
2218 FeLV - stat 106.00
2222 gram stain (includes collection) 50.50
2226 haemoglobin 28.70
2231 PCV 37.00
2232 PCV + total protein 51.20
2239 skin scraping (includes collection) 49.60
2240 T4 119.20
2241 total protein 33.60
2242 urinalysis complete (includes cystocentesis) 146.20
2243 urinalysis complete (includes free flow collection) 90.80
2246 urinalysis complete
(includes ultrasound guided cystocentesis) 170.70
2244 urine test strip 35.10
2245 urine test strip + specific gravity 53.20
laboratory referral
For Laboratory Referral work done outside the clinic, include collection fees,
the laboratory fee, and add 100% for professional interpretation.
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FELINE VACCINATIONS
Annual Examination and Vaccination
Fee includes:
Complete physical exam and risk analysis for each animal to determine
appropriate vaccination protocol based on exposure
Any vaccines as required
2308 Annual examination and vaccination 120.90
Single Antigens
2302 Rabies (includes full exam) 120.90
2303 Leukemia (includes full exam) 120.90
2310 FIP (add on) 120.90
Kitten Vaccination Series
First vaccination to include a complete physical examination and the
vaccinations that the veterinarian feels are most appropriate for each patient.
First examination and vaccination 120.90 each
Subsequent examinations and vaccinations 120.90 each
Subsequent kitten vaccinations to include a complete physical examination and the
booster vaccinations that are most appropriate for each patient.
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FELINE ANAESTHESIA
2350 Anaesthetic Induction Fee 144.10 base fee
Includes: * preanaesthetic exam - TPR
* patient prep (premedication)
* induction of sufficient plane of anaesthesia for
intubation and maintenance
2352 1/2 hr gas anaesthesia *including monitoring* 166.00
Aneasthetic monitoring may include pulse oximetry, capnometry,
doppler or digital blood pressure measurement, EKG, heartrate,
temperature and/or respiratory rate.
2353 anaesthesia, ketamine 117.30
2355 anaesthesia intravenous, barbituate 144.10
2356 anaesthetic, local 80.90
2358 intramuscular sedation 64.50
2359 intravenous sedation 89.50
2361 topical ophthalmic anaesthetic 27.10
2362 propofol add on (per ml) 2.90 per ml
2365 pain management therapy I.C.
2366 thermal support 27.10
2650 dental nerve block 40.80
FELINE ANAESTHETIC MONITORING
2384 anaesthetic monitoring 20.90 10 minutes
IV FLUIDS DURING ANAESTHESIA
2390 IV add on for surgical procedures 53.10
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FELINE ELECTIVE SURGERY
2400 orchidectomy - with IV fluids 201.30
2403 cryptorchids - with IV fluids 316.80
2405 ovariohysterectomy - with IV fluids 307.10
2409 declaw with castration - with IV fluids 384.90
2410 declaw with spay - with IV fluids 468.90
2411 declaw young cats - with IV fluids 324.80
2412 declaw mature cats - with IV fluids 375.60
2413 surcharge: inguinal cryptorchid 50.50
2414 surcharge: intra-abdominal cryptorchid 126.60
2415 surcharge: in heat 36.20
2416 surcharge: mature 35.60
2417 surcharge: pregnant 57.50
2418 surcharge: late pregnancy 112.80
2419 surcharge: tendonectomy 19.90
FELINE SURGERY
Fees for Codes 2420-2590 include: surgeon and technician time;
suture removal. Where applicable, add: materials (Code 2591) and
surgical pack (Code 2592 or 2593).
obstetrics and gynaecology
2420 Caesarean section 624.90 + pack
2422 pyometra 601.70 + pack
orthopaedic surgery
2434 amputate digit 293.90 + pack
2435 amputate foreleg 556.70 + pack
2436 amputate hindleg 669.80 + pack
2437 amputate tail 213.30 + pack
2439 bone plating I.C. + pack
2441 cruciate repair (extra-articular) 659.90 + pack
2448 excision arthroplasty 661.00 + pack
2449 intra medullary pinning 705.30 + pack
2452 application of full Kirschner apparatus I.C. + pack
2453 luxating patella stabilization (imbrication) 415.40 + pack
2455 mandibular symphysis wiring 237.40 + pack
2461 reduce coxo-femoral luxation 144.70 + pack
2463 reduce fracture (plaster cast) 246.90 + pack
2464 reduce fracture (fibreglass cast) 340.50 + pack
2465 reduce temporomandibular luxation (closed) 139.60 + pack
2468 unlisted orthopaedic surgery 874.10 per hour
Fees for Codes 2400-2412 include: surgeon and technician time, operating room
charge, surgical pack and materials, anaesthesia, intraoperative IV fluids and
hospitalization [fees apply to young animals, under 1 year of age].
Intraoperative IV fluids are defined as intravenous fluids administered prior to
induction and during surgery at maintenance levels delivered through the use of
extension sets and butterfly or equivalent catheters.
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feline surgery (continued)
Fees for Codes 2420-2590 include: surgeon and technician time;
suture removal. Where applicable, add: materials (Code 2591) and
surgical pack (Code 2592 or 2593).
ophthalmic surgery
2480 conjunctival 360 degree flap 409.70 + pack
2482 debride corneal ulcer 152.30 + pack
2483 ectropion correction (per side) 342.70 + pack
2484 entropion correction (per side) 318.80 + pack
2486 enucleation 499.30 + pack
2487 flushing nasolacrimal ducts 131.30 + pack
2495 tarsorrhaphy 309.80 + pack
2496 third eyelid flap 217.50 + pack
otolaryngological surgery
2510 auricular haematoma (open / drain / close) 301.30 + pack
2521 stenotic nares correction 368.30 + pack
2523 tonsillectomy 409.70 + pack
gastrointestinal surgery
2530 anal sac resection 553.80 + pack
2534 gastrotomy 454.40 + pack
2536 intestinal anastomosis 613.40 + pack
general surgery
2550 abscess - drain / flush (minor) 107.20 + pack
2553 abscess - drain / flush (major) 214.40 + pack
2551 biopsy internal organ I.C. + pack
2559 cutaneous tumors 235.60 + pack
2560 cystotomy 644.00 + pack
2564 exploratory laparotomy 538.30 + pack
2571 hernia - umbilical 198.80 + pack
2572 laceration (minor) 127.00 + pack
2573 laceration (major) 381.00 + pack
2574 nephrectomy 867.20 + pack
2576 perineal urethrostomy 668.80 + pack
2579 splenectomy 838.20 + pack
2590 unlisted general or soft tissue surgery 743.80 per hour
2591 materials I.C.
2592 surgical pack (basic) (see Preamble note 8) 49.20
2593 surgical pack (complete) (see Preamble note 8) 81.80
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FELINE DENTISTRY
Fees for Dentistry procedures do not include anaesthetic or hospitalization.
2600 professional dental cleaning assessment includes:
dental examination, IV fluids, anaesthesia, pain management 349.00
and prophylaxis
2601 scaling only 77.90
2602 scale and polish 136.40
2603 fluoride 33.90
2604 extraction (incisor) I.C.
2605 extraction (canine tooth) I.C.
2606 extraction (molar or premolar) I.C.
2607 extractions (per hour) 874.10 per hour
2608 intra-oral dental radiograph (first film) 81.70
2609 intra-oral dental radiograph (additional film) 39.40
2611 intra-oral dental radiograph (full mouth) 160.50
2610 root planing (per minute) 4.30 per minute
2650 dental nerve block 40.80
FELINE GENERAL SERVICES
2700 boarding 33.10
Fee includes exercise and special diet.
2703 burial I.C.
2704 circulating warm water thermal pad (per day) 14.70 per day
2705 courier I.C.
2706 cremation I.C.
2707 dematting fee I.C.
2708 grooming I.C.
2709 medicated bath 96.70
2710 patient transportation I.C.
2711 pedicure with technician 28.10
2712 pedicure with veterinarian 44.90
2713 pedicure with restraint 71.90
2714 pedicure with exam or vaccination 25.40
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FELINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2750 abdominocentesis 88.30
2753 cerebrospinal fluid tap 175.60
2754 cystocentesis 52.40
2755 dispensing fee (per prescription) 21.00
2756 electronic ID implant (add cost of microchip) 64.80
2757 euthanasia 98.50
2767 hospitalization - day admission (same day discharge) 100.20 per day
2771 hospitalization - full day (includes overnight stay) 131.80 night
Hospitalization includes boarding, admission and discharge
plus monitoring by a professional - technician or veterinarian.
Procedures performed during hospitalization would be charged
in addition to hospitalization fees.
2773 isolation (quarantine) 75.60 per day
2774 lavage (gastric or other) 160.80
2775 oxygen therapy 23.10 per hour
2778 tatooing - 1st 67.40
2779 - each additional 31.10
2780 thoracic air drainage I.C.
2781 thoracocentesis 98.70
2782 transtracheal wash 125.10
2783 technician time (per hour) 88.20 per hour
2784 special care by vet - 1st hr 265.20 per hour
2785 - each additional hr 243.10 per hour
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FELINE MEDICINE
2800 express anal sacs 40.30
2801 -with infusion 72.80
2802 bandaging 55.30
2804 clean wound 57.30
2805 deworm injection (tapeworm) 67.90
2808 ear flush / medicate 81.50
2809 ear pluck / flush / medicate 104.70
2810 ear cleaning 37.20
2811 enema 49.90
2813 external fixation - R.J. Splint 126.80
2816 external fixation - M. Metasplint 168.50
2819 external fixation - Thomas Splint 202.50
2822 replace splint 93.10
2823 injection intramuscular* 37.20
2824 injection intravenous* 46.20
2825 injection subcutaneous* 37.20
* Does not include the cost of medication
2830 stomach tube 81.80
2831 topical medication 25.30
2832 urinary catheterization (female) 93.90
2833 urinary catheterization (male FUS - routine) 85.10
2834 urinary catheterization (male FUS - complicated) 126.90
FELINE FLUID THERAPY
I.V. Set Up and Maintenance
2851 Base Fee - includes: 189.30
I.V. catheterization (cephalic)
drip set
bag of fluids
I.V. (daily maintenance fee - first day)
2891 I.V. daily maintenance - additional days 56.10
2850 blood transfusion 296.20
2853 subsequent bottles, same drip 63.10
2854 butterfly catheter 49.70
2857 infusion pump set up / maintenance 97.70
2858 infusion pump drip set 82.30
2859 I.V. catheterization (cephalic) 74.60
2860 I.V. catheterization (replace) 56.10
2861 I.V. catheterization (cut down) I.C.
2863 I.V. drip set replacement 45.40
2865 fluid therapy, subcutaneous 59.70
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BIRDS AND EXOTICS EXAMINATIONS
Exam includes examination and treatment of beak and nails.
First visit includes diet and care advice.
3000 exam - small - first visit 113.40
3001 exam - small 98.40
3002 exam - medium exotic - first visit 127.90
3003 exam - medium 113.40
3004 exam - large (macaw / cockatoo) - first visit 143.00
3005 exam - large (macaw / cockatoo) 131.10
3006 exam - brief recheck - small 69.70
3007 exam - brief recheck - medium / large 83.40
3009 emergency office visit 193.90
BIRDS AND EXOTICS OFFICE / HOSPITAL PROCEDURES
3030 bandage - small 55.40
3031 bandage - medium 81.40
3039 nail trim 51.90
3040 nail, beak, wing trim - difficult animal 71.70
3041 nail, beak, wing trim only - by technician 55.40
3042 nebulization - per day 55.40
3043 trim beak or wing clip 50.40
3601 teeth - incisor trim 84.70
3602 teeth - molar trim 71.50
3048 tube/hand feeding 51.90
3044 leg band removal 51.90
BIRDS AND EXOTICS RADIOLOGY
Refer to Canine/Feline section of fee guide
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BIRDS AND EXOTICS IN HOUSE LABORATORY
All fees for laboratory procedures include a professional interpretation fee.
Laboratory fees do not include the fee for collection unless otherwise noted.
For laboratory fees not listed, refer to Canine/Feline section of the fee guide.
Sample Collection - does not include cytology fee
3200 sample collection I includes:
blood collection 41.60
crop wash 41.60
cytology sample collection 41.60
3201 sample collection II includes:
abdominocentisis 90.10
cystocentesis 90.10
sinus aspirate 90.10
Hematology
3215 complete blood count 109.80
3235 Cytology 83.80
Bacteriology
3202 crop smear 59.60
3203 Gram stain 59.60
Parasitology
3240 faecal - direct smear 41.40
3241 faecal - flotation - parasites 46.00
3242 faecal - Gram stain 59.60
BIRDS AND EXOTICS VACCINATIONS (WITH EXAM)
Refer to Canine/Feline section of fee guide
BIRDS AND EXOTICS ANAESTHESIA
Refer to Canine/Feline section of fee guide
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BIRDS AND EXOTICS SURGERY
Fees for orchidectomies, ovariohysterectomies and declaw procedures include surgeon
and technician time, operating room charge, surgical pack, surgical materials,
anaesthesia and hospitalization, and apply to young animals only (under 1 yr of age).
Note: For retained testicles or mature spay, add fee appropriate to extra time necessary.
3400 orchidectomy - other exotic 229.10
3401 orchidectomy - rabbit 229.10
3402 orchidectomy - ferret 229.10
3404 ovariohysterectomy - other exotic 348.50
3405 ovariohysterectomy - rabbit 379.50
3406 ovariohysterectomy - ferret 348.50
BIRDS AND EXOTICS DENTISTRY
3600 dental cleaning - exotic 194.50
3601 teeth - incisor trim 89.70
3602 teeth - molar trim 76.10
For the following procedures refer to Canine/Feline section of the fee guide
BIRDS AND EXOTICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BIRDS AND EXOTICS MEDICATION
BIRDS AND EXOTICS EUTHANASIA
BIRDS AND EXOTICS HOSPITALIZATION
BIRDS AND EXOTICS FLUIDS
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