Exam, urinalysis, and antibiotics; culture adds $100-$200.
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$185–NZ$415 | |
| Wellington WGN | NZ$175–NZ$400 | |
| Christchurch CAN | NZ$165–NZ$375 | |
| Tauranga BOP | NZ$165–NZ$370 | |
| Hamilton WKO | NZ$160–NZ$360 | |
| Nelson NSN | NZ$160–NZ$360 | |
| Whangarei NTL | NZ$155–NZ$355 | |
| Dunedin OTA | NZ$155–NZ$350 | |
| Napier HKB | NZ$155–NZ$350 | |
| Palmerston North MWT | NZ$155–NZ$345 | |
| Rotorua BOP | NZ$150–NZ$340 | |
| Invercargill STL | NZ$150–NZ$330 |
Nationally NZ$165–NZ$370 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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