Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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What vets charge across New Zealand

12 cities, 27 procedures, updated 2026-09-06. Pick your city for the full price table, or a procedure to compare every city.

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New Zealand cat
Ranked

Most expensive cities for routine care

AucklandNZ$1,010
WellingtonNZ$975
ChristchurchNZ$920
TaurangaNZ$900
HamiltonNZ$885
NelsonNZ$875
WhangareiNZ$865
DunedinNZ$855
NapierNZ$855
Palmerston NorthNZ$840
Method

How the index works

Each city gets a multiplier against the national typical range, from published fee surveys, clinic price lists and owner bills. Prices show in NZD before tax. Full methodology →

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Cities

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Auckland

Auckland · index 1.12

Christchurch

Canterbury · index 1.02

Dunedin

Otago · index 0.95

Hamilton

Waikato · index 0.98

Invercargill

Southland · index 0.90

Napier

Hawke's Bay · index 0.95

Nelson

Nelson · index 0.97

Palmerston North

Manawatu-Whanganui · index 0.93

Rotorua

Bay of Plenty · index 0.92

Tauranga

Bay of Plenty · index 1.00

Wellington

Wellington · index 1.08

Whangarei

Northland · index 0.96
Procedures

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Routine care

Vet Exam Fee
NZ$60–NZ$125Emergency Exam
NZ$125–NZ$245Kitten Vaccine Series
NZ$125–NZ$245Annual Vaccines & Wellness
NZ$80–NZ$150Dental Cleaning
NZ$330–NZ$780Bloodwork Panel
NZ$90–NZ$245X-rays
NZ$125–NZ$330Ultrasound
NZ$285–NZ$575Euthanasia & Aftercare
NZ$125–NZ$370Microchip
NZ$41–NZ$80

Common illnesses

Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked)
NZ$245–NZ$740Kidney Disease, first year
NZ$490–NZ$1,970Hyperthyroidism, medication per year
NZ$330–NZ$740Ear Infection
NZ$125–NZ$330Urinary Infection
NZ$165–NZ$410Skin Allergy Work-up
NZ$205–NZ$655Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up
NZ$205–NZ$740Diabetes, first year
NZ$985–NZ$2,460

Surgery

Spay (female)
NZ$145–NZ$370Neuter (male)
NZ$125–NZ$285Dental Extractions
NZ$285–NZ$985Lump Removal & Biopsy
NZ$410–NZ$1,230

Emergency & major

Urinary Blockage (male cat)
NZ$740–NZ$3,360Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131)
NZ$1,310–NZ$2,870Foreign Body Surgery
NZ$1,640–NZ$4,100Fracture Repair
NZ$1,475–NZ$4,100Cancer Treatment
NZ$2,460–NZ$8,200