Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in AUD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Toowoomba price index 0.95×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$135 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | A$135–A$315 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | A$225–A$405 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | A$80–A$180 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | A$450–A$995 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | A$360–A$720 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | A$585–A$1,175 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | A$225–A$630 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | A$45–A$80 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | A$1,355–A$3,160 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | A$135–A$315 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | A$180–A$450 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | A$360–A$720 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | A$135–A$315 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | A$180–A$405 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | A$270–A$810 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | A$180–A$630 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | A$2,255–A$5,415 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | A$4,060–A$7,220 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | A$4,510–A$9,025 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | A$540–A$1,805 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | A$2,710–A$6,320 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | A$4,510–A$13,540 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | A$1,805–A$3,610 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Toowoomba highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Toowoomba run about A$41–A$85 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs A$70–A$135. Emergency exams start around A$135.
Toowoomba sits at 0.95× the Australia average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach A$7,220. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.