Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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Vet Exam Fee cost across Australia

A standard wellness or sick-visit consultation for a cat. Covers the vet's time and a physical exam only, not tests or medication.

A$70–A$140national typical range (AUD)
Sydneymost expensive city
Hobartleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

SydneyA$130
PerthA$110
DarwinA$105
GeelongA$105
CairnsA$105
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Ways to pay less

  • Cat-only and Fear Free clinics often charge a little more but handle stressed cats better.
  • Ask whether a recheck inside two weeks is discounted or free.
Full table

All 16 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Sydney NSWA$85–A$170
Melbourne VICA$80–A$160
Canberra ACTA$80–A$155
Perth WAA$75–A$145
Brisbane QLDA$70–A$140
Darwin NTA$70–A$140
Geelong VICA$70–A$140
Gold Coast QLDA$70–A$140
Cairns QLDA$70–A$140
Townsville QLDA$70–A$140
Ballarat VICA$70–A$135
Newcastle NSWA$70–A$135
Toowoomba QLDA$70–A$135
Bendigo VICA$70–A$135
Adelaide SAA$65–A$135
Hobart TASA$65–A$130
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of vet exam fee in Australia?

Nationally A$70–A$140 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover vet exam fee?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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