Blood count and chemistry. Drawing blood from a small pet takes more skill and often sedation.
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$170–A$400 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$160–A$370 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$155–A$365 | |
| Perth WA | A$145–A$340 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$140–A$330 | |
| Darwin NT | A$140–A$330 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$140–A$330 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$140–A$325 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$140–A$325 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$140–A$325 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$135–A$320 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$135–A$315 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$135–A$315 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$135–A$315 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$135–A$310 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$130–A$305 |
Nationally A$140–A$330 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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