Prices and terms checked 29 September 2026 on the clinics' own websites. This is a published-fee comparison, not an assessment of clinical quality or a recommendation to choose the cheapest operation.
Published spay and neuter fees
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| Clinic and source | Male castration | Female spay | Price qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Vet | S$520–810 by weight | S$620–860 by weight | Includes 9% GST; consultation and other exclusions below |
| Animal Ark | From S$440 under 10kg; S$550 at 10–20kg; S$660 over 20kg | Same published starting weight bands | Includes 9% GST. Page labels prices as updated 2 January 2025; reconfirm |
| Amber Vet | Open surgery S$640–1,200 | Open surgery S$750–1,360; laparoscopic S$1,530–2,610 | Estimated ranges. Confirm GST and the final procedure-specific quote |
Amber's introductory text also says “starts from $610”, which differs from its male/female dog table. The comparison uses that table; ask the clinic to resolve the applicable amount.
What do the published packages leave out?
Atlas lists anaesthesia, pain control, IV fluids, monitoring, one day of medication/consumables and a two-week review. It excludes the S$60 consultation, blood tests and take-home medicine, listed as usually S$50–100. Its published extras include S$65 for a female in heat, S$400 if pregnant, and S$140 or S$262 for different retained-testicle locations.
Animal Ark excludes blood tests, with its basic package starting at S$250. It lists an additional S$150 for complications such as being in heat or a retained testicle. Medication and items such as a cone or clinically required LigaSure can affect the total.
Amber Vet lists anaesthesia, monitoring, fluids, pain relief and consumables. Consultation starts at S$59; pre-anaesthetic blood tests and specified surgical complications are extra. Confirm the review and wound-protection arrangements.
Worked example: an 8kg male dog at Atlas
Using Atlas's published figures:
S$520 surgery + S$60 consultation + S$50–100 take-home medicine = S$630–680.
That is a partial estimate, before blood tests and any other applicable items or complications. It assumes routine castration and the clinic's stated medicine range. Get the actual quote; do not treat the subtotal as a guaranteed package.
When comparing a second quote, copy the same rows into your notes. A lower surgery fee can still produce a higher total if more of the care is billed separately.
Questions that make quotes comparable
- Which procedure is proposed, and which weight band applies?
- Which tests are recommended for this dog, and why?
- Are consultation, anaesthesia, monitoring, medicines and GST included?
- What wound protection and reviews are included?
- What could increase the estimate, and when will the clinic contact me for agreement?
- What are the payment, cancellation and after-hours arrangements?
What changes on the Singapore dog licence?
For the first three cats and/or dogs, AVS lists S$15 for a sterilised dog's one-year licence or S$35 for a lifetime licence. The corresponding unsterilised fees are S$90 for one year, S$165 for two or S$230 for three. A 10% rebate applies to online, GIRO or AXS payment. Puppies under five months and additional animals have separate provisions.
Update the sterilisation status in PALS. AVS says a three-year unsterilised licence automatically becomes a lifetime licence on that update. Check your existing licence before paying for another. A licence discount should not decide the medical timing; compare fees for your actual licence term instead of assuming a lifetime saving.
Is help available for low-income owners?
SPCA's Community Animal Clinic accepts eligible owned pets from low-income households by appointment, with a supporting financial-aid letter. Charges still apply, and it cannot treat every owned pet. Ask SPCA to confirm eligibility, availability and fees before making plans.
For an adopted dog, check whether surgery is complete or covered by the organisation's arrangements. Our adoption fee comparison separates included care from later costs.
Before you book
Discuss timing and recovery with the operating vet. There is no universal age or guaranteed recovery date for every dog. Use our neutering consultation and recovery guide to prepare, and obtain the clinic's written fasting, medication and aftercare instructions. Keep medical decisions separate from price comparisons.
