Exploratory laparotomy to remove a swallowed sock, toy or bone, with hospitalization.
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$2,850–A$6,840 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$2,660–A$6,385 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$2,610–A$6,270 | |
| Perth WA | A$2,420–A$5,815 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$2,375–A$5,700 | |
| Darwin NT | A$2,375–A$5,700 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$2,375–A$5,700 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$2,330–A$5,585 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$2,330–A$5,585 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$2,305–A$5,530 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$2,280–A$5,470 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$2,255–A$5,415 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$2,255–A$5,415 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$2,255–A$5,415 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$2,210–A$5,300 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$2,185–A$5,245 |
Nationally A$2,375–A$5,700 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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