Full dental with X-rays and multiple extractions, typical for older small breeds.
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$1,380–NZ$3,215 | |
| Wellington WGN | NZ$1,330–NZ$3,100 | |
| Christchurch CAN | NZ$1,255–NZ$2,925 | |
| Tauranga BOP | NZ$1,230–NZ$2,870 | |
| Hamilton WKO | NZ$1,205–NZ$2,815 | |
| Nelson NSN | NZ$1,195–NZ$2,785 | |
| Whangarei NTL | NZ$1,180–NZ$2,755 | |
| Dunedin OTA | NZ$1,170–NZ$2,725 | |
| Napier HKB | NZ$1,170–NZ$2,725 | |
| Palmerston North MWT | NZ$1,145–NZ$2,670 | |
| Rotorua BOP | NZ$1,130–NZ$2,640 | |
| Invercargill STL | NZ$1,105–NZ$2,585 |
Nationally NZ$1,230–NZ$2,870 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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