Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Sydney price index 1.20×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$85–A$170 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | A$170–A$400 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | A$285–A$515 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | A$105–A$230 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | A$570–A$1,255 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$455–A$910 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | A$740–A$1,480 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | A$285–A$800 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | A$57–A$105 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | A$1,710–A$3,990 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | A$170–A$400 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | A$230–A$570 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | A$455–A$910 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | A$170–A$400 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | A$230–A$515 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | A$340–A$1,025 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | A$230–A$800 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | A$2,850–A$6,840 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | A$5,130–A$9,120 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | A$5,700–A$11,400 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | A$685–A$2,280 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$3,420–A$7,980 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | A$5,700–A$17,100 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | A$2,280–A$4,560 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Sydney highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Sydney run about A$51–A$110 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$85–A$170. Emergency exams start around A$170.
Sydney sits at 1.20× the Australia average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$9,120. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.