How much does dog sterilisation cost in Singapore?
Expect S$280–600 to neuter and S$320–860 to spay at neighbourhood and mid-range clinics, with premium practices charging up to about S$1,360. Weight is the main price driver, then sex, then the clinic.
| Clinic (2026, S$) | Male neuter | Female spay |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Vet (Bukit Merah), incl. 9% GST | 520 (under 10kg) · 620 (10–20kg) · 710 (20–30kg) · 810 (over 30kg) | 620 · 720 · 790 · 860 by the same bands |
| AVH Animal Ark, incl. GST (Jan 2025 list) | From 440 (under 10kg) · 550 (10–20kg) · 660 (over 20kg) | Same bands as male |
| My Family Vet | 280–570 | 318–585 |
| Vet Central | 280–600 | 360–850 |
| Point Vet Surgery | 300–450+ | 350–500+ |
| Island Vet Clinic | From 450 | From 480 |
| Town Vets | On request | 620–770 (under 25kg) |
| Amber Vet (own price page, open surgery) | 640–1,200 | 750–1,360 |
Atlas, Animal Ark and Amber Vet figures are from the clinics' own price pages; the rest are from Dogs.sg's clinic table (page updated January 2026, prices stated as 2024–2025 estimates). Ring for a quote with your dog's weight — every clinic prices by kilogram.
What is included in the price — and what is extra?
The headline fee normally covers anaesthesia, the surgery, pain relief and a post-op check; blood tests, the cone and take-home medication are often extra. Atlas bundles sedation, general anaesthesia, IV fluids, monitoring and a two-week review; Animal Ark's prices are starting prices, with a cone, LigaSure and basic pre-anaesthetic bloods (from S$250) charged on top.
| Add-on | Typical cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | From S$250 (Animal Ark basic package); varies by panel |
| Consultation before surgery | Usually billed separately — ask when booking |
| Female on heat | +S$65 (Atlas) to +S$150 (Animal Ark) |
| Pregnant female | +S$400 (Atlas) |
| Cryptorchid male (retained testicle) | +S$150 (Animal Ark) |
| Laparoscopic (keyhole) spay | About twice a standard spay: Amber Vet lists S$1,530–2,610 against S$750–1,360 open |
Book a female between heats. The on-heat surcharge is small, but the surgery is riskier and some clinics will simply postpone it.
How much does sterilisation save on the AVS dog licence?
A sterilised dog's licence costs S$15 a year or S$35 once for life; an unsterilised dog pays S$90 a year, every year. The AVS fee table was last updated 1 September 2026.
| Licence (first three dogs) | Sterilised | Unsterilised |
|---|---|---|
| One year | S$15 | S$90 |
| Two years | S$25 | S$165 |
| Three years | — | S$230 |
| One-time, for life | S$35 | Not available |
All fees exclude the 10% rebate for paying online, by GIRO or at AXS. A three-year unsterilised licence converts automatically to a lifetime one when you update the dog's sterilisation status on PALS. Over a 12-year life the gap is S$35 against S$1,080 — more than the surgery costs at most clinics on the table above.
Sterilisation is also compulsory for any dog adopted under Project ADORE, the scheme that lets HDB households keep a larger local mixed-breed; see our Singapore Special guide and the HDB dog rules.
Is there subsidised or free dog sterilisation in Singapore?
For owned pets, only through SPCA's Community Animal Clinic, and only for low-income households. SPCA sterilises "owned pets from low-income families" by appointment if you attach a letter of support showing government financial aid (MSF, ComCare, Sinda, MUIS, CDAC and similar), and clinic charges still apply at a subsidised rate.
Everything else you will read about "free sterilisation" is for community animals: SPCA's free vouchers for community dog and cat caregivers, and the AVS-funded Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage programme for street dogs. Causes for Animals runs a similar stray programme. None of them sterilise a pet dog for a private owner. If cost is the barrier, a neighbourhood clinic at the lower end of the table above is the realistic route, and shelter dogs arrive already sterilised — see our dog adoption guide.
What is the best age to sterilise a dog?
Small dogs at 6–9 months; large breeds at 12–18 months, after the growth plates close. Animal Ark puts it plainly: "larger breeds are sometimes sterilised a little later than small breeds", and the age is set by breed and size at the pre-op exam.
For females, spaying before the first or second heat captures most of the mammary-tumour protection. The full timing debate, the benefits and the honest caveats are in our guide to neutering your dog.
What does recovery involve?
Ten to fourteen days of quiet, a cone that stays on, and lead-only toilet walks. Animal Ark's post-op instructions are the standard set: Elizabethan collar to stop licking, keep the wound clean and dry, no running or jumping, and a check with suture removal at around 10–14 days.
Males are usually themselves again within days; spayed females take closer to the full two weeks. Feed a little less afterwards — metabolism drops after sterilisation, and the weight gain people blame on the surgery is really unchanged portions.
What to do next
- Weigh your dog, then phone two or three clinics from the table for a like-for-like quote that states what is bundled.
- Once healed, update the sterilisation status on PALS and switch to the S$35 lifetime licence.
- Read the medical side of neutering before you book, especially if your dog is a large breed or a female between heats.
