Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Adelaide price index 0.93×Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).
| Procedure | Typical range | Real bills | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine care | |||
| Vet Exam Fee | A$65–A$135 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$135–A$265 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$135–A$265 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$90–A$160 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$355–A$840 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$95–A$265 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$135–A$355 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$310–A$620 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$135–A$400 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$44–A$90 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$265–A$795 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$530–A$2,120 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$355–A$795 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$135–A$355 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$175–A$440 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$220–A$705 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$220–A$795 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,060–A$2,650 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$155–A$400 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$135–A$310 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$310–A$1,060 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$440–A$1,325 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$795–A$3,620 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,415–A$3,090 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$1,765–A$4,420 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,590–A$4,420 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$2,650–A$8,835 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Adelaide highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Adelaide run about A$40–A$85 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$65–A$135. Emergency exams start around A$135.
Adelaide sits at 0.93× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$3,620. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.