Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Ballarat price index 0.96×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 | |||
| Vet Exam Fee | A$70–A$135 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | A$135–A$320 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | A$230–A$410 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | A$80–A$180 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | A$455–A$1,005 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$365–A$730 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | A$595–A$1,185 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | A$230–A$640 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | A$46–A$80 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | A$1,370–A$3,190 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | A$135–A$320 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | A$180–A$455 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | A$365–A$730 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | A$135–A$320 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | A$180–A$410 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | A$275–A$820 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | A$180–A$640 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | A$2,280–A$5,470 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | A$4,105–A$7,295 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | A$4,560–A$9,120 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | A$545–A$1,825 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$2,735–A$6,385 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | A$4,560–A$13,680 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | A$1,825–A$3,650 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Ballarat highlighted.
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A standard exam runs A$70–A$135. Emergency exams start around A$135.
Ballarat sits at 0.96× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$7,295. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.