Bella Czajkowski

Based in New York, Bella Czajkowski is a journalist covering health care, politics, and technology. She holds a BA in Public Affairs Journalism from Ohio State University and an MS from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Fellow in investigative reporting. Bella lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn with her 3-year-old husky/great pyrenees/german shepherd mix, Wilson.

A Look at Who (And What) Owns Veterinary Practices Across NYC

Jul 1, 2026

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A Look at Who (And What) Owns Veterinary Practices Across NYC

Vetted traced the ownership of 72 veterinary clinics and hospitals across New York City.

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How Much Does a Vet Exam Cost in NYC? Vetted Data Finds a $25 to $235 Range

Jun 23, 2026

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How Much Does a Vet Exam Cost in NYC? Vetted Data Finds a $25 to $235 Range

Vetted’s database contains 53 veterinary exam prices from across New York City. The median paid exam fee was $108, but that usually covered only the cost of getting into the room.

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Prices

Jun 21, 2026

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How Much Do Dog Vaccines Cost in NYC? Vetted Found Prices From $20 to $150 a Shot

Most routine dog vaccines averaged between $63 and $71 per dose, but low-cost providers, appointment fees and multi-dose puppy schedules can dramatically change the final bill.

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Prices

Jun 16, 2026

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How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Dog in NYC? Vetted Compared Prices

Vetted’s first pricing sweep of male dog neuter costs found a market where “routine” surgery can mean wildly different things depending on dog size, clinic model, bloodwork, exam fees and whether the quote is really the final price.

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What does a vet visit cost in NYC? Vetted started tallying it up.

Jun 11, 2026

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What does a vet visit cost in NYC? Vetted started tallying it up.

Vetted’s first-of-its-kind pricing index for NYC vets shows wide gaps in what clinics charge for routine care, from office visits and vaccines to procedures.

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Jun 9, 2026

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Who owns your vet? A guide to New York City’s increasingly corporate veterinary landscape

The clinic down the block may still have the same name, veterinarians and jar of treats at reception. Behind it, however, could be a private-equity firm, venture investors, a global corporation or a nonprofit board.

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Jun 9, 2026

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Vetted: A guide to NYC pet health

Meet the new cost-transparency platform and practical publication for New Yorkers trying to make informed decisions about their pets’ care.

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A Look at Who (And What) Owns Veterinary Practices Across NYC

How Much Does a Vet Exam Cost in NYC? Vetted Data Finds a $25 to $235 Range

How Much Do Dog Vaccines Cost in NYC? Vetted Found Prices From $20 to $150 a Shot

How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Dog in NYC? Vetted Compared Prices

What does a vet visit cost in NYC? Vetted started tallying it up.

Who owns your vet? A guide to New York City’s increasingly corporate veterinary landscape

Vetted: A guide to NYC pet health

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