Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in EUR · Recall feed checked daily
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Small pet vet costs in Dublin

Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

€405typical annual routine care
€205emergency exam, mid-point
€1,860worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Small pet in DublinDublin price index 1.25×
Price table

What vets charge in Dublin

Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).

ProcedureTypical rangeReal billsInsurance
Routine care
Exotic Wellness Exam€70–€140none yetroutine
Emergency Exam€135–€270none yetroutine
Bloodwork Panel€115–€270none yetcovered
X-rays€135–€350none yetcovered
Euthanasia & Aftercare€95–€270none yetroutine
Nail & Incisor Trim (awake)€31–€70none yetroutine
Microchip€46–€95none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Respiratory Infection€155–€465none yetcovered
Mites & Parasites€95–€270none yetcovered
Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs)€115–€310none yetcovered
Surgery
Rabbit Spay (female)€230–€540none yetroutine
Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male)€135–€365none yetroutine
Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia)€365–€735none yetcovered
Abscess Surgery€465–€1,395none yetcovered
Emergency & major
GI Stasis€270–€1,860none yetcovered
Uterine Tumour Surgery€700–€1,940none yetcovered
Bladder Stones€700–€1,705none yetcovered

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Dublin vs other Irish cities

Estimated annual routine care. Dublin highlighted.

Dublin€405
Drogheda€330
Cork€320
Dundalk€320
Galway€315
Limerick€305
Kilkenny€305
Tralee€305
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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: gi stasis (€1,860) and uterine tumour surgery (€1,940).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in Dublin?

For a young small pet, plans in Dublin run about €35–€75 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.

Allianz Pet Insurance

Lifetime cover

Ireland's largest pet insurer; Lifetime plan covers ongoing conditions every renewal.

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Petinsure

Mid-range plans

Three plan levels with vet-fee limits up to €6,500 and third-party liability included.

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Blue Insurance Pet

Accident-only budget

Accident-only up to lifetime plans, with 24/7 vet helpline.

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FAQ

Common questions

How much does a vet visit cost in Dublin?

A standard exam runs €70–€140. Emergency exams start around €135.

Is Dublin expensive for vet care?

Dublin sits at 1.25× the Ireland average, above most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in Dublin?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €1,860. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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