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

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

$1,485typical annual routine care
$275emergency exam, mid-point
$8,800worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Dog in VictoriaVictoria price index 1.10×
Price table

What vets charge in Victoria

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$80–$165none yetroutine
Emergency Exam (after hours)$165–$385none yetcovered
Puppy Vaccine Series$275–$495none yetroutine
Annual Booster Vaccines$100–$220none yetroutine
Spay (female)$550–$1,210none yetroutine
Neuter (male)$440–$880none yetroutine
Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia)$715–$1,430none yetcovered
Euthanasia + Cremation$275–$770none yetcovered
Microchip$55–$100none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Dental Cleaning with Extractions$1,650–$3,850none yetcovered
Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry)$165–$385none yetcovered
X-rays (2 views)$220–$550none yetcovered
Abdominal Ultrasound$440–$880none yetcovered
Ear Infection Treatment$165–$385none yetcovered
Urinary Tract Infection$220–$495none yetcovered
Skin Allergy Workup$330–$990none yetcovered
Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit$220–$770none yetcovered
Surgery
Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object)$2,750–$6,600none yetcovered
ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO)$4,950–$8,800none yetcovered
Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery$5,500–$11,000none yetcovered
Lump / Mass Removal$660–$2,200none yetcovered
Fracture Repair$3,300–$7,700none yetcovered
Emergency & major
Cancer Treatment (chemo course)$5,500–$16,500none yetcovered
Diabetes (first year)$2,200–$4,400none yetcovered

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Victoria vs other Canadian cities

Estimated annual routine care. Victoria highlighted.

Toronto$1,550
Vancouver$1,550
Victoria$1,485
Surrey$1,470
Calgary$1,460
Ottawa$1,420
Kelowna$1,420
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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: emergency surgery for a swallowed object ($6,600) and bloat surgery ($11,000).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in Victoria?

For a young dog, plans in Victoria run about $50–$105 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 Victoria?

A standard exam runs $80–$165. Emergency exams start around $165.

Is Victoria expensive for vet care?

Victoria sits at 1.10× the Canada average, above most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in Victoria?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach $8,800. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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