Surgical removal of an abscess plus anaesthesia, antibiotics and repeat dressings. Rabbit pus is thick and rarely drains on its own.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young small pet.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$685–A$2,050 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$640–A$1,915 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$625–A$1,880 | |
| Perth WA | A$580–A$1,745 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$570–A$1,710 | |
| Darwin NT | A$570–A$1,710 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$570–A$1,710 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$560–A$1,675 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$560–A$1,675 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$555–A$1,660 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$545–A$1,640 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$540–A$1,625 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$540–A$1,625 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$540–A$1,625 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$530–A$1,590 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$525–A$1,575 |
Nationally A$570–A$1,710 in 2026. Sydney is the most expensive city we track; Hobart the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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