Complete blood count and chemistry panel, often with electrolytes and a thyroid value for older cats.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young cat.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$125–A$340 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$115–A$320 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$115–A$315 | |
| Perth WA | A$105–A$290 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$105–A$285 | |
| Darwin NT | A$105–A$285 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$105–A$285 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$100–A$280 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$100–A$280 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$100–A$275 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$100–A$275 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$100–A$270 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$100–A$270 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$100–A$270 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$95–A$265 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$95–A$260 |
Nationally A$105–A$285 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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