Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in CAD · Recall feed checked daily
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Vet costs in Montreal

Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

$1,240typical annual routine care
$230emergency exam, mid-point
$7,360worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Dog 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
Vet Exam Fee$70–$140none yetroutine
Emergency Exam (after hours)$140–$320none yetcovered
Puppy Vaccine Series$230–$415none yetroutine
Annual Booster Vaccines$85–$185none yetroutine
Spay (female)$460–$1,010none yetroutine
Neuter (male)$370–$735none yetroutine
Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia)$600–$1,195none yetcovered
Euthanasia + Cremation$230–$645none yetcovered
Microchip$46–$85none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Dental Cleaning with Extractions$1,380–$3,220none yetcovered
Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry)$140–$320none yetcovered
X-rays (2 views)$185–$460none yetcovered
Abdominal Ultrasound$370–$735none yetcovered
Ear Infection Treatment$140–$320none yetcovered
Urinary Tract Infection$185–$415none yetcovered
Skin Allergy Workup$275–$830none yetcovered
Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit$185–$645none yetcovered
Surgery
Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object)$2,300–$5,520none yetcovered
ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO)$4,140–$7,360none yetcovered
Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery$4,600–$9,200none yetcovered
Lump / Mass Removal$550–$1,840none yetcovered
Fracture Repair$2,760–$6,440none yetcovered
Emergency & major
Cancer Treatment (chemo course)$4,600–$13,800none yetcovered
Diabetes (first year)$1,840–$3,680none yetcovered

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Montreal vs other Canadian cities

Estimated annual routine care. Montreal highlighted.

Toronto$1,550
Vancouver$1,550
Victoria$1,485
Surrey$1,470
Calgary$1,460
Ottawa$1,420
Montreal$1,240
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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: emergency surgery for a swallowed object ($5,520) and bloat surgery ($9,200).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in Montreal?

For a young dog, 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 $70–$140. Emergency exams start around $140.

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 $7,360. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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