PawCompass 毛孩有方How Much Does the Vet Cost in Australia? Consult, Vaccination and Desexing Prices (2026)
Last updated: 2026-09-26
On this page
- How much is a routine vet consultation?
- How much are dog and cat vaccinations?
- How much does dog and cat desexing cost?
- How much are microchips and annual heartworm injections?
- What does RSPCA NSW say about first-year and ongoing costs?
- Where can owners look for lower-cost routine vet care?
- What if the problem is urgent?
- How does pet insurance fit in?
- Sources checked September 2026
- FAQ
Routine vet prices in Australia are easiest to compare when you keep consults, vaccinations, desexing and preventive items separate. Across the seven NSW, VIC and SA clinic price lists checked for this guide, standard consultation fees run from $90 (Grange Veterinary Clinic, Grange, Adelaide) to $120 (The Wild Vet, Glebe, Sydney). Both prices are listed on the named clinic websites and were checked in September 2026.
General information only: this guide is not veterinary advice or financial advice. Prices below are published clinic list prices or RSPCA NSW approximate guide figures, not treatment quotes. The clinic price lists cover NSW, VIC and SA only, and you should confirm the current fee and inclusions with the clinic before booking.
How much is a routine vet consultation?
The seven NSW, VIC and SA clinic price lists below separate standard consults from repeat, extended, weekend and concession prices.
| Clinic | Suburb and state | Published consultation price | Source-bound notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wild Vet | Glebe, NSW | Standard consultation (30 min) $120; repeat (15 min) $100; extended (30-60 min) $210; new puppy/kitten consultation (30 min) $120 | Listed on its website as a 2026 price list, updated July 7th 2025, checked September 2026. Saturday after 1pm surcharge $10; Sunday and public holiday surcharge $20; standard nurse consultation (15 min) FREE. |
| Springwood Veterinary Clinic | Springwood, NSW | Regular consultation $119.50 | Listed on its website, prices current as of 1st January 2026, checked September 2026. |
| Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital | Central Coast, NSW | Consultation $110; revisit $83 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. The page also says Bonded Hearts accepts VetPay, Zip and Afterpay. |
| Lort Smith Animal Hospital | Melbourne, VIC | Weekday standard consult $98; Health Care/Pension Card $83.30; complex $156; card $132.60; Saturday standard $118; card $100.30 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Lort Smith says its 15% card discount excludes microchips, medication, food and consumables. |
| Meow & Friends Community Vet | Cranbourne West, VIC | General consultation $98; concession $88.20; complex $135; concession $121.50 | Listed on its website price list as at July 1, 2025, checked September 2026. |
| Grange Veterinary Clinic | Grange, Adelaide SA | Standard consult (20 min) $90; revisit $76; extended (30 min) $149 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
| Walkerville Vet | Walkerville, SA | Standard visit $98.20; repeat $80.75; first puppy or kitten visit free (conditions apply) | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. The page notes prices are a guide and absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. |
How much are dog and cat vaccinations?
Most vaccination prices below include the consult, check-up or full physical exam, but each clinic uses its own vaccine labels and package wording.
| Clinic | Dog vaccination prices | Cat vaccination prices | Inclusion note |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wild Vet, Glebe NSW | Puppy C5 $160; puppy C7 $190; adult C5 $160; adult C7 $190 | Kitten F3 $150; adult F3 $150; adult F3 + FIV $190 | Listed on its website as a 2026 price list, updated July 7th 2025, checked September 2026. Vaccination prices include a full physical examination. |
| Springwood Veterinary Clinic, Springwood NSW | Dog C5 $151; puppies $168; Dog C7 $178; puppies $187 | Cat F3 $142 | Listed on its website, prices current as of 1st January 2026, checked September 2026. Vaccinations include a full health check. |
| Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital, Central Coast NSW | Dog C3/C4 $135; Dog C5 $149; Dog C7 $185 | Cat F3 $139 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Vaccinations include consultation. |
| Lort Smith Animal Hospital, Melbourne VIC | Weekday C3 $122; card $107.30; C5 $142; card $124.30; new-patient offer C5 $50 | Weekday F3 $122.30; card $107.30; new-patient offer F3 $50 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
| Meow & Friends Community Vet, Cranbourne West VIC | Puppy C3 1st vaccination + check-up $109; concession $98.10; adult dog or puppy C5 + check-up $135; concession $121.50 | Cat F3 vaccination + check-up $109; concession $98.10 | Listed on its website price list as at July 1, 2025, checked September 2026. |
| Grange Veterinary Clinic, Grange SA | Dog annual $145; puppy 6-8 wk (C3) $120; 10-12 wk (C5) $145; 16 wk (C3-C5) $120-$145 | Cat F3 $125; F3/FIV $170 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Vaccinations include a standard 20-minute consultation. |
| Walkerville Vet, Walkerville SA | 3-year C5 $174.70; 3-year C3 $162.70; kennel cough (years 2 and 3) $128.50; puppy 10-week C5 package $363.90 | Cat F3 $130.60; FIV $99.40, or $42.10 if with F3 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Vaccinations include consultation plus full physical exam. |
For vaccination timing, use the puppy planner or kitten planner instead of reading a price list as a schedule.
How much does dog and cat desexing cost?
Dog desexing prices are weight-band specific in the sourced clinic lists, so the safest comparison is clinic by clinic rather than one blended range.
| Clinic | Dog castration prices | Dog spey prices | Source-bound notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital, Central Coast NSW | 0-10 kg $460; 10-20 kg $485; 20-30 kg $525; 30-40 kg $550; 40 kg+ $605 | 0-10 kg $505; 10-20 kg $560; 20-30 kg $630; 30-40 kg $665; 40 kg+ $750 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Includes fluids, pain relief, cone and post-op check. Surcharges: mature/in season $90; pregnant $120; retained testicle (inguinal) $90. |
| Lort Smith Animal Hospital, Melbourne VIC | <10 kg $472; card $401.20; 20-30 kg $540; card $459 | <10 kg $540; card $459; 20-30 kg $690; card $586.50; >40 kg $690 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Spey extra if pregnant/in season $113.55; extra for brachycephalic breeds $173. |
| Meow & Friends Community Vet, Cranbourne West VIC | 0-15 kg $398.97; 16-30 kg $431.16; 31-45 kg $489.06; 46-60 kg $594.59 | 0-15 kg $534.11; 16-30 kg $579.15; 31-45 kg $637.07; 46-60 kg $765.77 | Listed on its website price list as at July 1, 2025, checked September 2026. Includes IV fluids and pain relief; 10% concession discount. Surcharges: female on heat $169.40; pregnant $219; female over 1 year $127.05; female over 2 years $157.50. |
| Grange Veterinary Clinic, Grange SA | 0-10.9 kg $400; 11-25.9 kg $460; 26-39.9 kg $525; 40-54.9 kg $605 | 0-10.9 kg $515; 11-25.9 kg $590; 26-39.9 kg $685; 40-54.9 kg $785 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Prices are for young <8 months, healthy dogs; spey prices are for immature, not-on-heat dogs. Includes E-collar, take-home pain relief, IV fluids and PCV/TP blood test. |
| Walkerville Vet, Walkerville SA | <10 kg $416.90 ($509.20 over 9 months); 10-19 kg $450.10 ($540.90); 20-29 kg $488.40 ($579.60); 30-44 kg $509.20 ($625.30) | <10 kg $542.30 ($694.20 over 9 months); 10-19 kg $622.20 ($781.50); 20-29 kg $694.20 ($861.50); 30-44 kg $773.20 ($949.00) | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. All prices in brackets are for dogs over 9 months. Includes IV drip with pain infusion, take-home pain relief, no-lick collar except male cats, and stitch removal. |
The sourced clinic lists below publish cat desexing prices; The Wild Vet price list did not list desexing prices.
| Clinic | Cat castration | Cat spey | Source-bound notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Veterinary Clinic, Springwood NSW | $282 | $384 | Listed on its website, prices current as of 1st January 2026, checked September 2026. Includes day stay, general anaesthetic, IV fluids, pain relief including 3 days take-home. |
| Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital, Central Coast NSW | $260 | $420 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Includes fluids, pain relief, cone and post-op check. |
| Lort Smith Animal Hospital, Melbourne VIC | $198; card $168.30 | $297; card $252.45 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
| Meow & Friends Community Vet, Cranbourne West VIC | $193.05; concession $173.75 | $321.75; concession $289.58 | Listed on its website price list as at July 1, 2025, checked September 2026. |
| Grange Veterinary Clinic, Grange SA | $230 | $365-$420 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. Prices are for young (<8 months), healthy pets and include an E-collar, take-home pain relief, IV fluids and a PCV/TP blood test. |
| Walkerville Vet, Walkerville SA | $178.20 | $404.50 | Listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
For desexing timing and state registration context, use the puppy planner, kitten planner and NSW registration guide instead of treating this price guide as a rules page.
How much are microchips and annual heartworm injections?
Published microchip prices and annual heartworm injection prices are listed clinic by clinic below; annual heartworm injections are listed by weight at Springwood Veterinary Clinic and Walkerville Vet.
| Clinic | Microchip price |
|---|---|
| Springwood Veterinary Clinic, Springwood NSW | Microchip (standard) $80, listed on its website, prices current as of 1st January 2026, checked September 2026. |
| Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital, Central Coast NSW | Microchip $75, listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
| Meow & Friends Community Vet, Cranbourne West VIC | Microchipping $44, listed on its website price list as at July 1, 2025, checked September 2026. |
| Grange Veterinary Clinic, Grange SA | Microchip $65, listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
| Walkerville Vet, Walkerville SA | Microchip, including implantation, $86.80, listed on its website, checked September 2026. |
| Springwood Veterinary Clinic, Springwood NSW: yearly heartworm prevention injection | Listed price |
|---|---|
| 0-10 kg | $122 |
| 11-20 kg | $145 |
| 21-30 kg | $172 |
| 31-40 kg | $199 |
| 41-50 kg | $214 |
| Heartworm test | $96 |
Springwood Veterinary Clinic lists these prices on its website, prices current as of 1st January 2026, checked September 2026.
| Walkerville Vet, Walkerville SA: annual heartworm injection | Listed price |
|---|---|
| 0-4 kg | $135.20 |
| 5-9 kg | $151.30 |
| 10-19 kg | $173.60 |
| 20-29 kg | $189.50 |
| 30-44 kg | $205.40 |
| 45-54 kg | $221.10 |
Walkerville Vet lists these prices on its website, checked September 2026.
What does RSPCA NSW say about first-year and ongoing costs?
RSPCA NSW publishes approximate guide figures for first-year and ongoing dog and cat costs; these are not clinic quotes.
| RSPCA NSW approximate guide figure | Dog | Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Microchipping | $60-$80 | $60 |
| Puppy or kitten vaccinations | $280-$420 | $280 |
| Council registration (desexed vs undesexed) | $23-$201 | $23-$201 |
| Desexing | $350-$650 depending on age, gender and size | $225-$400 |
| Flea, worming and heartworm prevention | $200-$300 | |
| Total first year | $1979-$3001 | $1634-$2631 |
| Ongoing vaccinations and vet check | $140 upwards | $140-$160 |
| Ongoing heartworm prevention | Up to $250 |
RSPCA NSW also says animals adopted from RSPCA NSW come already desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.
Where can owners look for lower-cost routine vet care?
Lower-cost options in the sourced material include concession discounts, low-cost desexing referrals, seasonal desexing campaigns and community assistance directories.
| Option | Source-bound details |
|---|---|
| RSPCA NSW Seniors Card discount | RSPCA NSW Veterinary Hospitals list a 10% discount on all services, including desexing, for Seniors Card holders. Checked September 2026. |
| National Desexing Network | NDN is described as an Australia-wide referral system giving pet owners in financial need access to low-cost desexing; vouchers are available to valid pension or concession card holders, and prices are set per participating clinic. Checked September 2026. |
| June-August desexing campaigns | Watch for winter desexing campaigns. RSPCA's "Desex My Pet" offered 20% off dog and cat desexing at participating vets until 31 August 2026, and RSPCA QLD's "Operation Wanted" offers 20% off at participating vets from June to August. The 2026 round has ended. |
| RSPCA NSW Community Vet Assistance Directory | RSPCA NSW lists low-cost and free community vet help across NSW. Checked September 2026. |
| Lort Smith concession prices | Lort Smith publishes card prices for consults, vaccinations and desexing, with the 15% card discount excluding microchips, medication, food and consumables. Checked September 2026. |
| Meow & Friends concession prices | Meow & Friends publishes concession prices for consults, vaccinations and cat desexing, and notes a 10% discount on dog desexing for concession card holders. Checked September 2026. |
| Adoption from RSPCA NSW | RSPCA NSW says adopted animals come already desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed. Checked September 2026. |
What if the problem is urgent?
Routine prices do not predict an emergency bill. For after-hours consults, diagnostics, surgery and hospitalisation examples from published hospital fee pages, read the emergency vet cost guide.
How does pet insurance fit in?
Pet insurance is separate from routine clinic price lists: premiums, limits, exclusions and waiting periods decide whether a future bill is covered. For the price baseline, read how much pet insurance costs in Australia.
Sources checked September 2026
Every clinic price above is attributed to the named clinic website and was checked in September 2026.
- The Wild Vet price list and contact page: https://thewildvet.com.au/price-list/ and https://thewildvet.com.au/contact-form/
- Springwood Veterinary Clinic price list: https://www.springwoodvets.com.au/price-list.html
- Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital pricing and payment plans: https://bondedheartsvet.com.au/pricing-payment-plans/
- Lort Smith Animal Hospital fees: https://lortsmith.com/vet-services/fees/
- Meow & Friends Community Vet price list: https://www.meowandfriendsvet.com/Prices.aspx
- Grange Veterinary Clinic price list: https://grangevetclinic.com.au/price-list/
- Walkerville Vet price list: https://www.walkervillevet.com.au/walkerville-vet-price-list/
- RSPCA NSW cost of owning a pet: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/information-and-advice/caring-for-animals/costs-of-owning-a-pet/
- RSPCA NSW desexing your pet: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/information-and-advice/caring-for-animals/desexing-your-pet/
- National Desexing Network: https://ndn.org.au/
- Desex My Pet: https://www.desexmypet.com.au/
- RSPCA QLD Operation Wanted: https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/our-services/pet-services/desex-your-pet
- RSPCA NSW Community Vet Assistance Directory: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/support-services/community-outreach-assistance/community-vet-assistance/
FAQ
How much is a standard vet consultation in Australia?›
Across the seven NSW, VIC and SA clinic price lists checked, standard consultation fees run from $90 at Grange Veterinary Clinic in Grange, Adelaide to $120 at The Wild Vet in Glebe, Sydney. Each fee is listed on the named clinic website and was checked in September 2026.
Do vaccination prices include the vet consult?›
Most sourced vaccination prices include the consultation, check-up or full physical examination. The Wild Vet says vaccination prices include a full physical examination, Springwood Veterinary Clinic says vaccinations include a full health check, Bonded Hearts says vaccinations include consultation, Grange Veterinary Clinic says vaccinations include a standard 20-minute consultation, and Walkerville Vet says vaccinations include consultation plus a full physical exam.
How much does desexing cost in these clinic price lists?›
Published cat desexing examples include cat castration at $178.20 at Walkerville Vet and cat spey at $365-$420 at Grange Veterinary Clinic (for young, healthy cats under 8 months), while dog desexing examples vary by clinic, sex and weight band. Several lists also name surcharges for mature, in-season, pregnant, older, retained-testicle or brachycephalic cases.
Are RSPCA NSW pet-cost figures clinic quotes?›
No. RSPCA NSW figures in this guide are approximate guide figures, not clinic quotes. RSPCA NSW lists dog first-year costs at $1979-$3001 and cat first-year costs at $1634-$2631.
Where can owners look for lower-cost routine vet care?›
The sourced options include RSPCA NSW Seniors Card 10% discounts, National Desexing Network low-cost desexing vouchers for valid pension or concession card holders, June-August desexing campaigns, the RSPCA NSW Community Vet Assistance Directory, and concession prices at Lort Smith and Meow & Friends.