How much does it cost to have a vet take care of a broken dog nail? If you were to bring in your dog to the vet due to a broken/infected/split/cracked nail, the costs will often be in the $80 to $150 range at your local vet and this would include the vet visit fee, the antibiotics required to prevent the infection and the bandaging process. If you were to take your dog to an emergency vet during after hours, the cost range could be double or even triple this, depending on the geographical ...