Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Hamilton price index 1.04×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 | |||
| Exotic Wellness Exam | $95–$185 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | $180–$365 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | $155–$365 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | $180–$470 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | $125–$365 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | $42–$95 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | $60–$125 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | $210–$625 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | $125–$365 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | $155–$415 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | $310–$730 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | $180–$490 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | $490–$990 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | $625–$1,870 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | $365–$2,495 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | $935–$2,600 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | $935–$2,290 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Hamilton highlighted.
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A standard exam runs $95–$185. Emergency exams start around $180.
Hamilton sits at 1.04× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $2,495. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.