Remedy Care Costs at a Glance

Updated February 2026

At Remedy, we know specialty veterinary care often comes with a lot of questions. Whether you’re scheduling an initial consultation with one of our veterinary specialists or preparing for more advanced treatment, our goal is to provide clear, transparent information and compassionate support throughout the process.

After evaluating your pet, the Remedy team will review recommended care options, discuss insurance considerations, and provide a detailed treatment estimate. We’ll take the time to answer your questions so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Below, you’ll find starting fee ranges for select specialty veterinary services we offer at our San Francisco hospital. Because every pet’s medical needs are unique, these figures are intended as starting ranges rather than fixed estimates.

Specialty Veterinary service fees

  • Appointment Fees

    • New neurology consultation: $375

    • Emergency neurology consultation: $575

    • Recheck appointment: $180

    • Technician appointment: $55

    • Telemedicine recheck: $85
      Telemedicine rechecks to review recent test results are included with the associated testing fee.

    • Extended record review: $550
      This fee may apply if your pet has an extensive medical history, has been evaluated by other specialists, or has undergone advanced diagnostics, such as an MRI, at another facility.

      Common Procedures

    • Comprehensive neurologic workup: $6,000–$7,000
      Includes MRI, spinal tap, and common laboratory testing.

    • MRI: $4,000
      Excludes appointment fees or required pre-screening tests.

    • Myringotomy: $1,800–$2,500

    • Surgery for IVDD: $10,000–$12,000

    • Epidural for LS/IVDD (with MRI): $5,000–$6,500

    • EEG (with MRI): $5,000–$6,500

    • Surgery to correct Chiari Malformation: $15,000–$22,000

    • Surgery to remove brain tumors: $18,000–$25,000

    • Advanced spinal procedures (stabilization or biopsy): $18,000–$27,000

    • New cannabis consultation: $375

    • Recheck consultation: $180

    • In-patient consultation: $180
      This fee applies when a cannabis consultation is recommended for a patient currently receiving care through another in-house service.

    • Professional remote consultation: $105
      This service is intended for veterinarians seeking a written, in-depth consultation regarding veterinary cannabis therapies for their patients or for product selection and evaluation. Consultations are provided by veterinary anesthesia specialist Stephen Cital, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia).

  • Appointment Fees

    • New pain management consultation: $375

    • Recheck appointment: $180

    • In-patient consultation: $180
      This fee applies when a pain management consultation is recommended for patients currently receiving care through another in-house service.

    Common Procedures

    • Pain vacation: $1,700

    • Pain management package: $1,900
      Includes the initial consultation and nine recheck appointments for patients with chronic or complex pain conditions.

    • Nerve blocks: $550–$1,700

    • Acupuncture session: $90–$170

    • Joint taps: $210 for the first joint, $160 for each additional joint

    • Monoclonal antibody therapy (monthly Librela and Solensia): $85

    • Ketamine therapy: $85

    • Epidural for LS/IVDD (with MRI): $5,000–$6,500

    • Epidural for pain (hips): $1,500–$2,000

    • New physical rehabilitation consultation: $375

    • Follow-up rehabilitation session: $180

    • Physical rehabilitation package (five sessions): $675

    • In-patient consultation: $180
      This fee applies when physical rehabilitation is recommended for a patient currently receiving care through another in-house service.

    • Abdominal ultrasound: $550

    • X-rays (first three views): $550

    • X-rays (each additional view): $105

    • MRI (first site): $4,000

    • MRI (each additional site): $2,000

Payment & Insurance

Accepted Payment Methods

Remedy accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and cash. To keep our focus on patient care, we don’t offer payment plans or accept checks at this time.

Accepted pet Insurance

Remedy Veterinary Specialists is a Trupanion Partner Hospital, which allows us to submit claims directly to Trupanion at the time of your visit. If your pet is enrolled and the claim is approved, you’ll be responsible only for your portion of the invoice, without waiting for reimbursement.

Trupanion pet insurance accepted

Other Insurance

For all other pet insurance providers, the Remedy team is happy to provide itemized invoices and medical records to support direct claim submission.

Payment & insurance FAQs

  • Yes, Remedy requires payment at the time of service. A deposit equal to the lower end of your estimated treatment cost is due prior to the procedure, with the remaining balance payable when your pet is discharged.

  • If you have pet insurance with a provider other than Trupanion, Remedy will supply the necessary documentation to support your insurance claim. Reimbursement is handled directly between you and your insurance provider.

  • Yes, Remedy always provides cost estimates in advance. Our price list offers a general overview of fees, and after evaluating your pet, we’ll give you a detailed, individualized treatment estimate based on their specific needs.

  • No, Remedy doesn’t accept personal checks or offer payment plans.

    Payment plan options are available through CareCredit, a third-party healthcare credit provider. Applications are completed directly through CareCredit, not Remedy.

    At this time, no additional payment plans are offered.