Scaling and polishing under general anaesthesia with pre-op bloodwork. Dental X-rays and extractions are extra.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland AUK | NZ$595–NZ$1,195 | |
| Wellington WGN | NZ$575–NZ$1,150 | |
| Christchurch CAN | NZ$545–NZ$1,085 | |
| Tauranga BOP | NZ$535–NZ$1,065 | |
| Hamilton WKO | NZ$520–NZ$1,045 | |
| Nelson NSN | NZ$515–NZ$1,035 | |
| Whangarei NTL | NZ$510–NZ$1,025 | |
| Dunedin OTA | NZ$505–NZ$1,015 | |
| Napier HKB | NZ$505–NZ$1,015 | |
| Palmerston North MWT | NZ$495–NZ$990 | |
| Rotorua BOP | NZ$490–NZ$980 | |
| Invercargill STL | NZ$480–NZ$960 |
Nationally NZ$535–NZ$1,065 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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