Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Victoria price index 1.10×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 | $80–$165 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $165–$330 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | $165–$330 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | $110–$200 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | $440–$1,045 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $120–$330 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $165–$440 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | $385–$770 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $165–$495 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $55–$110 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | $330–$990 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | $660–$2,640 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | $440–$990 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | $165–$440 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | $220–$550 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | $275–$880 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | $275–$990 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | $1,320–$3,300 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | $195–$495 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $165–$385 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | $385–$1,320 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | $550–$1,650 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | $990–$4,510 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | $1,760–$3,850 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | $2,200–$5,500 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $1,980–$5,500 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | $3,300–$11,000 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Victoria highlighted.
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For a young cat, plans in Victoria run about $50–$105 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $80–$165. Emergency exams start around $165.
Victoria sits at 1.10× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $4,510. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.