Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy for a torn cruciate ligament, the most common orthopedic surgery in dogs.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about A$42–A$90/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | A$5,130–A$9,120 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$4,790–A$8,510 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$4,700–A$8,360 | |
| Perth WA | A$4,360–A$7,750 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$4,275–A$7,600 | |
| Darwin NT | A$4,275–A$7,600 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$4,275–A$7,600 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$4,190–A$7,450 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$4,190–A$7,450 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$4,145–A$7,370 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$4,105–A$7,295 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$4,060–A$7,220 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$4,060–A$7,220 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$4,060–A$7,220 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$3,975–A$7,070 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$3,935–A$6,990 |
Nationally A$4,275–A$7,600 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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