A lump on the skin is one of the most common reasons to take an adult dog to the vet. The price of removing it depends mainly on the size of the mass and on how much skin has to be reconstructed.
Key facts
- At a university vet hospital, removing a skin tumour costs €50 to €300 depending on size, with simple reconstruction included.
- The price includes up to 24 hours of observation and two check-ups, but not the pre-anaesthetic assessment (€30), the anaesthetic or the biopsy (€60).
- Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100 a year if the lump is not pre-existing.
Reference prices (2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Skin tumours I (includes simple reconstruction) | €50 |
| Skin tumours II (includes simple reconstruction) | €100 |
| Skin tumours III (includes simple reconstruction) | €200 |
| Skin tumours IV (includes simple reconstruction) | €300 |
| Skin biopsy | €60 |
| Skin cytology | €15 |
| Dermatology consultation | €60 |
| Pre-anaesthetic assessment (without lab tests) | €30 |
| Local anaesthetic | €10 |
| General intravenous anaesthesia | €100 |
What makes the price vary?
The size of the lump and the amount of skin that has to be reconstructed, which is what separates the four price levels. On top of that come the anaesthetic, the pre-anaesthetic assessment and the tests to find out what the lump is. If the surgery is an emergency, this hospital adds a 25% surcharge.
How much does Petplan cover?
Petplan Spain reimburses 100% of the invoice up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 co-payment per illness or accident, at the vet of your choice. It does not cover pre-existing conditions or preventive care, and there are waiting periods of 15 days for accidents and 30 days for illness.
In the conditions, veterinary treatment includes tests, diagnostic procedures and surgery, and Coverage 1 covers treatment for illness and for accidental injury. If the lump was already there before you took out the policy, it is a pre-existing condition and is not covered.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost in total to remove a medium lump?
At this hospital, a level II skin tumour is €100 for surgery, €30 for the pre-anaesthetic assessment and €100 for general intravenous anaesthesia. €230 in total. A skin biopsy to analyse the lump is €60 more.
Does the lump have to be analysed after it is removed?
The hospital prices skin cytology at €15 and a skin biopsy at €60 separately. In this list, surgery does not include biopsies or additional tests.
Sources
- Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza, 2026 public prices (VAT included).
- Petplan, health insurance general conditions (in Spanish).
See also: cost of mammary tumour surgery, cost of anaesthesia, cost of cancer treatment and real cost of the vet in Spain 2026.
Indicative prices. Spain has no official price scale and each clinic sets its own fees: these are the public prices of a university veterinary hospital, and other clinics may charge differently.
