Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Cairns price index 0.98×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$70–A$140 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$140–A$280 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$140–A$280 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$95–A$170 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$370–A$885 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$100–A$280 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$140–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$325–A$650 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$140–A$420 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$47–A$95 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$280–A$840 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$560–A$2,235 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$370–A$840 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$140–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$185–A$465 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$235–A$745 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$235–A$840 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,115–A$2,795 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$165–A$420 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$140–A$325 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$325–A$1,115 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$465–A$1,395 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$840–A$3,815 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,490–A$3,260 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$1,860–A$4,655 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,675–A$4,655 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$2,795–A$9,310 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Cairns highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Cairns run about A$42–A$90 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$70–A$140. Emergency exams start around A$140.
Cairns sits at 0.98× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$3,815. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.