What veterinary care actually costs, as a free dataset: 8,296 price rows across 6 countries, 122 cities and 3 species. Journalists, shelters, researchers and bloggers may reuse it with a link.
Free to reuse with credit| Country | Currency | Level | Cities | ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | CAD | 1.00 | 24 | $4,500–$8,000 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | USD | 0.85 | 39 | $3,825–$6,800 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | GBP | 0.58 | 21 | £2,610–£4,640 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AUD | 0.95 | 16 | A$4,275–A$7,600 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | EUR | 0.62 | 10 | €2,790–€4,960 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | NZD | 0.82 | 12 | NZ$3,690–NZ$6,560 |
Level 1.00 is the Canadian base. Every other market scales from published national fee data, then by city.
| Procedure | Type | Range | Insurable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | Emergency & major | $5,000–$15,000 | yes |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | Surgery | $5,000–$10,000 | yes |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | Surgery | $4,500–$8,000 | yes |
| Fracture Repair | Surgery | $3,000–$7,000 | yes |
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | Surgery | $2,500–$6,000 | yes |
| Diabetes (first year) | Emergency & major | $2,000–$4,000 | yes |
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | Common illnesses | $1,500–$3,500 | yes |
| Lump / Mass Removal | Surgery | $600–$2,000 | yes |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | Routine care | $650–$1,300 | yes |
| Spay (female) | Routine care | $500–$1,100 | routine |
Canine Universe (2026). Vet Bill Index: veterinary procedure costs across six English-speaking markets. Retrieved 2026-09-06, from https://canineuniverse.com/data/
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Two lines of HTML. No key, no tracking, no cost. The table updates itself as our figures change and credits the source.
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Published national fee surveys, public clinic price lists and owner-submitted bills, scaled by a national price level and then a per-city multiplier for rent, wages and clinic density. Full method on our about page.
No. They are typical pre-tax ranges. A real quote depends on the clinic, the animal and the complication rate. We publish ranges precisely because single figures mislead.
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