Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in EUR. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Galway price index 0.97×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 | €45–€90 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | €90–€210 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | €150–€270 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | €54–€120 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | €300–€660 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | €240–€480 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | €390–€780 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | €150–€420 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | €30–€54 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | €900–€2,105 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | €90–€210 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | €120–€300 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | €240–€480 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | €90–€210 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | €120–€270 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | €180–€540 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | €120–€420 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | €1,505–€3,610 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | €2,705–€4,810 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | €3,005–€6,015 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | €360–€1,205 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | €1,805–€4,210 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | €3,005–€9,020 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | €1,205–€2,405 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Galway highlighted.
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A standard exam runs €45–€90. Emergency exams start around €90.
Galway sits at 0.97× the Ireland average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach €4,810. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.