A general vet check-up costs about 25–45 € in Athens and Thessaloniki and 20–35 € in the provinces in 2026. A vaccine usually costs 25–40 € per dose. Neutering a cat costs 80–250 € depending on the source and the sex, and a dog 120–250 €.
01Detailed price table
| Job / item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| General check-up – Athens/Thessaloniki | 25 € | 45 € |
| General check-up – provinces | 20 € | 35 € |
| Dog/cat vaccine (per dose) | 25 € | 40 € |
| Rabies vaccineper dose | 20 € | 30 € |
| First cat vaccination programme (year 1) | 60 € | 100 € |
| Cat neutering80–150 € (vetfinder) to 100–250 € (ThessPress) | 80 € | 250 € |
| Dog neuteringDepending on sex and weight | 120 € | 250 € |
| Emergency visit (24-hour)+ diagnostics | 50 € | 120 € |
| Annual costs of a healthy adult catFood and medical together | 300 € | 600 € |
General dog/cat check-up, excluding medicines and diagnostics.
02What affects the price
Type and size of animal
high
For neutering, the dog’s weight and sex (female costs more) change the price a lot.
Area
medium
Big cities are 5–10 € more expensive for a simple check-up.
Time
high
Emergencies and night visits cost 50–120 € before any examination.
Diagnostics
high
Blood tests, ultrasounds and X-rays are charged separately.
Municipal/animal-welfare programmes
medium
For strays or through municipalities, neutering and vaccines cost much less.
03Regional differences
According to vetfinder.gr a general check-up costs 25–45 € in Athens/Thessaloniki and 20–35 € in the provinces. In municipal stray-animal programmes (e.g. the Lixouri Municipality 2026 study) neutering and vaccine prices are much lower. These, however, are tender prices, not prices for owners.
04Tips before you pay
- Ask for an “all-inclusive” neutering price (anaesthesia, medicines, follow-up, collar).
- Keep the health booklet up to date, so you avoid repeating vaccines.
- Check whether your municipality has a free or subsidised neutering programme.
- For travel abroad you need a microchip, rabies vaccine and a pet passport. Book them in good time.
- Pet insurance may be worth it for large-breed dogs with a high risk of surgery.
05Frequently asked questions
How much does a vet visit cost?
About 25–45 € in Athens/Thessaloniki and 20–35 € in the provinces for a general check-up.
How much does it cost to neuter a cat?
Usually 80–150 €, with some sources giving 100–250 €. A female cat costs more than a male.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog?
About 120–250 €, depending on sex and weight. For large females it can exceed the range.
How much do vaccines cost?
25–40 € per dose. The rabies vaccine costs about 20–30 €. A cat’s first programme comes to 60–100 € in total.
How much does an on-call vet cost?
An emergency visit costs about 50–120 €, plus diagnostics.
How much does a cat cost per year?
For a healthy adult cat about 300–600 € a year including food.
06Sources
Prices are indicative, do not constitute an offer and may vary by area and professional. Last checked: October 2026.