Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in NZD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Palmerston North price index 0.93×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 | NZ$57–NZ$115 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | NZ$115–NZ$265 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | NZ$190–NZ$345 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | NZ$70–NZ$155 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | NZ$380–NZ$840 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | NZ$305–NZ$610 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | NZ$495–NZ$990 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | NZ$190–NZ$535 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | NZ$38–NZ$70 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | NZ$1,145–NZ$2,670 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | NZ$115–NZ$265 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | NZ$155–NZ$380 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | NZ$305–NZ$610 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | NZ$115–NZ$265 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | NZ$155–NZ$345 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | NZ$230–NZ$685 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | NZ$155–NZ$535 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | NZ$1,905–NZ$4,575 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | NZ$3,430–NZ$6,100 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | NZ$3,815–NZ$7,625 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | NZ$460–NZ$1,525 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | NZ$2,290–NZ$5,340 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | NZ$3,815–NZ$11,440 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | NZ$1,525–NZ$3,050 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Palmerston North highlighted.
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A standard exam runs NZ$57–NZ$115. Emergency exams start around NZ$115.
Palmerston North sits at 0.93× the New Zealand average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach NZ$6,100. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.