Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Darwin price index 1.00×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$85–A$170 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | A$165–A$330 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | A$140–A$330 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | A$165–A$430 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | A$115–A$330 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | A$38–A$85 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | A$57–A$115 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | A$190–A$570 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | A$115–A$330 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | A$140–A$380 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | A$285–A$665 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | A$165–A$445 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | A$445–A$900 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | A$570–A$1,710 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | A$330–A$2,280 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | A$855–A$2,375 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | A$855–A$2,090 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Darwin highlighted.
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For a young small pet, plans in Darwin run about A$43–A$90 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$165.
Darwin sits at 1.00× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$2,280. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.