Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in CAD · Recall feed checked daily
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Small pet vet costs in Montreal

Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

$480typical annual routine care
$240emergency exam, mid-point
$2,210worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Small pet in MontrealMontreal price index 0.92×
Price table

What vets charge in Montreal

Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).

ProcedureTypical rangeReal billsInsurance
Routine care
Exotic Wellness Exam$85–$165none yetroutine
Emergency Exam$160–$320none yetroutine
Bloodwork Panel$140–$320none yetcovered
X-rays$160–$415none yetcovered
Euthanasia & Aftercare$110–$320none yetroutine
Nail & Incisor Trim (awake)$37–$85none yetroutine
Microchip$55–$110none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Respiratory Infection$185–$550none yetcovered
Mites & Parasites$110–$320none yetcovered
Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs)$140–$370none yetcovered
Surgery
Rabbit Spay (female)$275–$645none yetroutine
Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male)$160–$430none yetroutine
Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia)$430–$875none yetcovered
Abscess Surgery$550–$1,655none yetcovered
Emergency & major
GI Stasis$320–$2,210none yetcovered
Uterine Tumour Surgery$830–$2,300none yetcovered
Bladder Stones$830–$2,025none yetcovered

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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: gi stasis ($2,210) and uterine tumour surgery ($2,300).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in Montreal?

For a young small pet, plans in Montreal run about $41–$85 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.

Trupanion

Big-ticket surgeries and lifelong conditions

90% reimbursement, no payout limits, pays the vet directly at many Canadian clinics.

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Fetch Pet Insurance

Broad coverage including dental

Covers exam fees, dental disease and behavioural therapy; flexible deductibles.

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Petsecure

Budget plans with dental

Canadian-owned since 1989, four plan levels, dental included on all plans.

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Disclosure: some links are referral links. They never change your price. We list insurers we would consider ourselves, not whoever pays most.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does a vet visit cost in Montreal?

A standard exam runs $85–$165. Emergency exams start around $160.

Is Montreal expensive for vet care?

Montreal sits at 0.92× the Canada average, at or below most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in Montreal?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $2,210. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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