Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in CAD. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Vancouver price index 1.15×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 | $85–$170 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | $170–$400 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | $290–$520 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | $105–$230 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | $575–$1,265 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | $460–$920 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | $745–$1,495 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | $290–$805 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | $57–$105 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $1,725–$4,025 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | $170–$400 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | $230–$575 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | $460–$920 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | $170–$400 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | $230–$520 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | $345–$1,035 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | $230–$805 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | $2,875–$6,900 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | $5,175–$9,200 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | $5,750–$11,500 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | $690–$2,300 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | $3,450–$8,050 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | $5,750–$17,250 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | $2,300–$4,600 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Vancouver highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Vancouver run about $52–$110 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs $85–$170. Emergency exams start around $170.
Vancouver sits at 1.15× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $9,200. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.