Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Canberra price index 1.10×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$80–A$155 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$155–A$315 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$155–A$315 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$105–A$190 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$420–A$995 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$115–A$315 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$155–A$420 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$365–A$730 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$155–A$470 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$52–A$105 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$315–A$940 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$625–A$2,510 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$420–A$940 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$155–A$420 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$210–A$520 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$260–A$835 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$260–A$940 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,255–A$3,135 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$185–A$470 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$155–A$365 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$365–A$1,255 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$520–A$1,570 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$940–A$4,285 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,670–A$3,660 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$2,090–A$5,225 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,880–A$5,225 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$3,135–A$10,450 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Canberra highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Canberra run about A$47–A$100 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$80–A$155. Emergency exams start around A$155.
Canberra sits at 1.10× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$4,285. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.