Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in AUD · Recall feed checked daily
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What vets charge across Australia

10 cities, 24 procedures, updated 2026-09-06. Pick your city for the full price table, or a procedure to compare every city.

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Australian dog
Ranked

Most expensive cities for routine care

SydneyA$1,540
MelbourneA$1,435
CanberraA$1,410
PerthA$1,310
BrisbaneA$1,280
DarwinA$1,280
Gold CoastA$1,255
NewcastleA$1,220
AdelaideA$1,195
HobartA$1,180
Method

How the index works

Each city gets a multiplier against the national typical range, from published fee surveys, clinic price lists and owner bills. Prices show in AUD before tax. Full methodology →

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Cities

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Adelaide

South Australia · index 0.93

Brisbane

Queensland · index 1.00

Canberra

Australian Capital Territory · index 1.10

Darwin

Northern Territory · index 1.00

Gold Coast

Queensland · index 0.98

Hobart

Tasmania · index 0.92

Melbourne

Victoria · index 1.12

Newcastle

New South Wales · index 0.95

Perth

Western Australia · index 1.02

Sydney

New South Wales · index 1.20
Procedures

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Routine care

Vet Exam Fee
A$70–A$140Emergency Exam (after hours)
A$140–A$330Puppy Vaccine Series
A$240–A$430Annual Booster Vaccines
A$85–A$190Spay (female)
A$475–A$1,045Neuter (male)
A$380–A$760Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia)
A$620–A$1,235Euthanasia + Cremation
A$240–A$665Microchip
A$48–A$85

Common illnesses

Dental Cleaning with Extractions
A$1,425–A$3,325Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry)
A$140–A$330X-rays (2 views)
A$190–A$475Abdominal Ultrasound
A$380–A$760Ear Infection Treatment
A$140–A$330Urinary Tract Infection
A$190–A$430Skin Allergy Workup
A$285–A$855Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit
A$190–A$665

Surgery

Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object)
A$2,375–A$5,700ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO)
A$4,275–A$7,600Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery
A$4,750–A$9,500Lump / Mass Removal
A$570–A$1,900Fracture Repair
A$2,850–A$6,650

Emergency & major

Cancer Treatment (chemo course)
A$4,750–A$14,250Diabetes (first year)
A$1,900–A$3,800