Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Gold Coast price index 0.98×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$140 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | A$140–A$325 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | A$235–A$420 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | A$85–A$185 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | A$465–A$1,025 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$370–A$745 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | A$605–A$1,210 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | A$235–A$650 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | A$47–A$85 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | A$1,395–A$3,260 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | A$140–A$325 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | A$185–A$465 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | A$370–A$745 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | A$140–A$325 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | A$185–A$420 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | A$280–A$840 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | A$185–A$650 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | A$2,330–A$5,585 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | A$4,190–A$7,450 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | A$4,655–A$9,310 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | A$560–A$1,860 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$2,795–A$6,515 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | A$4,655–A$13,965 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | A$1,860–A$3,725 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Gold Coast highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Gold Coast run about A$42–A$90 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$70–A$140. Emergency exams start around A$140.
Gold Coast sits at 0.98× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$7,450. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.