Surgical plating or pinning of a broken leg, with follow-up X-rays.
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$3,420–A$7,980 | |
| Melbourne VIC | A$3,190–A$7,450 | |
| Canberra ACT | A$3,135–A$7,315 | |
| Perth WA | A$2,905–A$6,785 | |
| Brisbane QLD | A$2,850–A$6,650 | |
| Darwin NT | A$2,850–A$6,650 | |
| Geelong VIC | A$2,850–A$6,650 | |
| Gold Coast QLD | A$2,795–A$6,515 | |
| Cairns QLD | A$2,795–A$6,515 | |
| Townsville QLD | A$2,765–A$6,450 | |
| Ballarat VIC | A$2,735–A$6,385 | |
| Newcastle NSW | A$2,710–A$6,320 | |
| Toowoomba QLD | A$2,710–A$6,320 | |
| Bendigo VIC | A$2,710–A$6,320 | |
| Adelaide SA | A$2,650–A$6,185 | |
| Hobart TAS | A$2,620–A$6,120 |
Nationally A$2,850–A$6,650 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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