Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in EUR · Recall feed checked daily
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Emergency Exam cost across Ireland

After-hours triage at a hospital that accepts exotic pets. Charged on top of treatment.

€110–€215national typical range (EUR)
Dublinmost expensive city
Waterfordleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Dublin€205
Drogheda€165
Cork€165
Dundalk€165
Galway€160
Limerick€155
Kilkenny€155
Tralee€155
Sligo€150
Waterford€145
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • A rabbit that has not eaten or passed droppings for twelve hours is an emergency.
  • Phone first. Many emergency hospitals will not see exotics at all.
Full table

All 10 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Dublin L€135–€270
Drogheda L€110–€220
Cork M€110–€215
Dundalk L€110–€215
Galway C€105–€210
Limerick M€105–€205
Kilkenny L€105–€205
Tralee M€100–€205
Sligo C€100–€200
Waterford M€100–€195
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of emergency exam in Ireland?

Nationally €110–€215 in 2026. Dublin is the most expensive city we track; Waterford the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover emergency exam?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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