Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Melbourne price index 1.12×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$80–A$160 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | A$160–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | A$265–A$480 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | A$95–A$215 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | A$530–A$1,170 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$425–A$850 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | A$690–A$1,385 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | A$265–A$745 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | A$53–A$95 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | A$1,595–A$3,725 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | A$160–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | A$215–A$530 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | A$425–A$850 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | A$160–A$370 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | A$215–A$480 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | A$320–A$960 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | A$215–A$745 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | A$2,660–A$6,385 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | A$4,790–A$8,510 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | A$5,320–A$10,640 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | A$640–A$2,130 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$3,190–A$7,450 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | A$5,320–A$15,960 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | A$2,130–A$4,255 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Melbourne highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Melbourne run about A$48–A$100 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$80–A$160. Emergency exams start around A$160.
Melbourne sits at 1.12× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$8,510. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.