Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Sydney price index 1.20×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$85–A$170 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$170–A$340 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$170–A$340 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$115–A$205 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$455–A$1,085 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$125–A$340 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$170–A$455 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$400–A$800 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$170–A$515 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$57–A$115 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$340–A$1,025 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$685–A$2,735 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$455–A$1,025 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$170–A$455 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$230–A$570 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$285–A$910 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$285–A$1,025 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,370–A$3,420 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$200–A$515 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$170–A$400 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$400–A$1,370 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$570–A$1,710 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$1,025–A$4,675 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,825–A$3,990 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$2,280–A$5,700 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$2,050–A$5,700 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$3,420–A$11,400 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Sydney highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Sydney run about A$51–A$110 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$85–A$170. Emergency exams start around A$170.
Sydney sits at 1.20× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$4,675. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.