Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Canberra price index 1.10×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 | |||
| Exotic Wellness Exam | A$95–A$190 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$185–A$365 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$155–A$365 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$185–A$470 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$125–A$365 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | A$42–A$95 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$65–A$125 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | A$210–A$625 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | A$125–A$365 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | A$155–A$420 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | A$315–A$730 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | A$185–A$490 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | A$490–A$995 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | A$625–A$1,880 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | A$365–A$2,510 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | A$940–A$2,610 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | A$940–A$2,300 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Canberra highlighted.
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For a young small pet, plans in Canberra run about A$47–A$100 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$95–A$190. Emergency exams start around A$185.
Canberra sits at 1.10× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$2,510. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.