Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in EUR · Recall feed checked daily
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Vet costs in Dublin

Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

€1,045typical annual routine care
€195emergency exam, mid-point
€6,200worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Dog 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
Vet Exam Fee€58–€115none yetroutine
Emergency Exam (after hours)€115–€270none yetcovered
Puppy Vaccine Series€195–€350none yetroutine
Annual Booster Vaccines€70–€155none yetroutine
Spay (female)€390–€850none yetroutine
Neuter (male)€310–€620none yetroutine
Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia)€505–€1,010none yetcovered
Euthanasia + Cremation€195–€540none yetcovered
Microchip€39–€70none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Dental Cleaning with Extractions€1,160–€2,710none yetcovered
Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry)€115–€270none yetcovered
X-rays (2 views)€155–€390none yetcovered
Abdominal Ultrasound€310–€620none yetcovered
Ear Infection Treatment€115–€270none yetcovered
Urinary Tract Infection€155–€350none yetcovered
Skin Allergy Workup€230–€700none yetcovered
Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit€155–€540none yetcovered
Surgery
Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object)€1,940–€4,650none yetcovered
ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO)€3,490–€6,200none yetcovered
Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery€3,875–€7,750none yetcovered
Lump / Mass Removal€465–€1,550none yetcovered
Fracture Repair€2,325–€5,425none yetcovered
Emergency & major
Cancer Treatment (chemo course)€3,875–€11,625none yetcovered
Diabetes (first year)€1,550–€3,100none yetcovered

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Dublin vs other Irish cities

Estimated annual routine care. Dublin highlighted.

Dublin€1,045
Cork€835
Galway€810
Limerick€795
Waterford€755
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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: emergency surgery for a swallowed object (€4,650) and bloat surgery (€7,750).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in Dublin?

For a young dog, 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 €58–€115. Emergency exams start around €115.

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 €6,200. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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