Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Rabbit Spay (female) cost across New Zealand

Ovariohysterectomy for a female rabbit, including anaesthesia and monitoring.

NZ$245–NZ$575national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$460
WellingtonNZ$445
ChristchurchNZ$420
TaurangaNZ$410
HamiltonNZ$400
NelsonNZ$400
WhangareiNZ$395
DunedinNZ$390
NapierNZ$390
Palmerston NorthNZ$380
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Unspayed female rabbits have a very high rate of uterine cancer by five years old. This surgery is preventive, not optional.
  • Add roughly 100 to 200 for the pre-surgical exam and bloodwork.
Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$275–NZ$645
Wellington WGNNZ$265–NZ$620
Christchurch CANNZ$250–NZ$585
Tauranga BOPNZ$245–NZ$575
Hamilton WKONZ$240–NZ$565
Nelson NSNNZ$240–NZ$555
Whangarei NTLNZ$235–NZ$550
Dunedin OTANZ$235–NZ$545
Napier HKBNZ$235–NZ$545
Palmerston North MWTNZ$230–NZ$535
Rotorua BOPNZ$225–NZ$530
Invercargill STLNZ$220–NZ$515
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of rabbit spay (female) in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$245–NZ$575 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill 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 rabbit spay (female)?

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

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