Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Townsville price index 0.97×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$70–A$140 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$140–A$275 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | A$140–A$275 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | A$90–A$165 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | A$370–A$875 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$100–A$275 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$140–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | A$325–A$645 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$140–A$415 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$46–A$90 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | A$275–A$830 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | A$555–A$2,210 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | A$370–A$830 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | A$140–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | A$185–A$460 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | A$230–A$735 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | A$230–A$830 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | A$1,105–A$2,765 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | A$160–A$415 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$140–A$325 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | A$325–A$1,105 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | A$460–A$1,380 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | A$830–A$3,780 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | A$1,475–A$3,225 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | A$1,845–A$4,610 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$1,660–A$4,610 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | A$2,765–A$9,215 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Townsville highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Townsville run about A$41–A$90 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$70–A$140. Emergency exams start around A$140.
Townsville sits at 0.97× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$3,780. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.