Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Hobart price index 0.92×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$130 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$130–A$260 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$130–A$260 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$85–A$155 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$350–A$830 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$95–A$260 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$130–A$350 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$305–A$610 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$130–A$395 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$44–A$85 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$260–A$785 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$525–A$2,100 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$350–A$785 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$130–A$350 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$175–A$435 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$220–A$700 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$220–A$785 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,050–A$2,620 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$155–A$395 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$130–A$305 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$305–A$1,050 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$435–A$1,310 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$785–A$3,585 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,400–A$3,060 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$1,750–A$4,370 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,575–A$4,370 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$2,620–A$8,740 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Hobart highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Hobart run about A$39–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$130. Emergency exams start around A$130.
Hobart sits at 0.92× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$3,585. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.