Scaling and polishing under general anaesthesia with pre-op bloodwork. Dental X-rays and extractions are extra.
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$740–A$1,480 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$690–A$1,385 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$680–A$1,360 | |
| Perth WA | A$630–A$1,260 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$620–A$1,235 | |
| Darwin NT | A$620–A$1,235 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$620–A$1,235 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$605–A$1,210 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$605–A$1,210 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$600–A$1,200 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$595–A$1,185 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$585–A$1,175 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$585–A$1,175 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$585–A$1,175 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$575–A$1,150 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$570–A$1,135 |
Nationally A$620–A$1,235 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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