Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Melbourne price index 1.12×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$160 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$160–A$320 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$160–A$320 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$105–A$190 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$425–A$1,010 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$115–A$320 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$160–A$425 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$370–A$745 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$160–A$480 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$53–A$105 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$320–A$960 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$640–A$2,555 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$425–A$960 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$160–A$425 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$215–A$530 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$265–A$850 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$265–A$960 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,275–A$3,190 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$185–A$480 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$160–A$370 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$370–A$1,275 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$530–A$1,595 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$960–A$4,360 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,700–A$3,725 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$2,130–A$5,320 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,915–A$5,320 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$3,190–A$10,640 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Melbourne highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Melbourne run about A$48–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$160. Emergency exams start around A$160.
Melbourne sits at 1.12× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$4,360. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.