A consultation with a vet who actually treats rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets or rodents. Costs more than a dog or cat visit because far fewer clinics take these species.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$105–A$205 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$95–A$190 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$95–A$190 | |
| Perth WA | A$85–A$175 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$85–A$170 | |
| Darwin NT | A$85–A$170 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$85–A$170 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$85–A$170 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$85–A$170 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$85–A$165 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$80–A$165 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$80–A$160 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$80–A$160 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$80–A$160 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$80–A$160 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$80–A$155 |
Nationally A$85–A$170 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.
Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.
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