The following list of prices provides a guide to the cost of services at Walkerville Vet. It should give a good idea of what you can expect. However, due to price changes and differences between patients, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Please Note: we apologise that we do not accept cash (see here for payment methods). We are unable to provide any further information or comment on another vet’s fees without seeing your pet for a consultation.
Consultation Prices
| Standard visit | $93.50 |
| Repeat visit | $76.90 |
| Nail clip | $44.50 |
| Microchip (includes implantation) | $82.70 |
| Cartrophen (arthritis injection) | $45-$60 |
| First Puppy or Kitten Visit (conditions here) | Free |
| Puppy preschool 5 week course | $196.20 |
Vaccination Prices
All vaccinations include the consultation fee, a full physical examination and your questions answered. You can read about our vaccine protocols here.
| Dogs | |
| 3 year C5 Vaccination | $166.40 |
| Kennel cough vaccine (years 2 & 3) | $122.40 |
| 3 year C3 Vaccination | $154.90 |
| Puppy 10 week C5 Package | $346.60 (what is included?) |
| Adult C5 if > 3 months overdue | $206.10 (includes intranasal) |
| Cats | |
| F3 Vaccination | $124.40 |
| FIV Vaccination | $94.70 ($40.10 if with F3) |
| Rabbits | |
| Calicivirus vaccination | $124.40 |
| Ferrets | |
| Distemper vaccination | $124.40 ($67.70 for 2nd, 3rd ferret) |
Desexing & Neutering Prices
Desexing prices include:
- intravenous drip with M-K pain infusion
- take home pain medication
- no-lick collar (except male cats)
- stitch removal
You can read more about desexing options here and the best age here. Vasectomy prices are the same as for the equivalent castrate. Prices marked with an asterisk (*) are for dogs over 9 months of age.
| Dogs | |
| Castrate < 10kg male | $397.10 ($485.00*) |
| Castrate 10-19kg male | $428.70 ($515.10*) |
| Castrate 20-29kg male | $465.10 ($552.00*) |
| Castrate 30-44kg male | $509.20 ($595.50*) |
| Spay < 10kg female | $516.50 ($661.20*) |
| Spay 10-19kg female | $592.60 ($744.30*) |
| Spay 20-29kg female | $661.20 ($820.50*) |
| Spay 30-44kg female | $736.40 ($903.80*) |
| Cats | |
| Castration male | $169.70 |
| Spay female | $385.20 |
| Rabbits | |
| Desexing (male & female) | $425.40 (includes recovery food) |
| Ferrets & Rats | |
| Desexing (male & female) | $385.20 |
Dentistry Prices
Dental Scale and Polish (Dog): $609.00 (for dogs up to 30kg with maximum Grade 2 disease)
Dental Scale and Polish (Cat): $609.00 includes 4 dental x-rays – read why here)
For dogs with Grade 2 Periodontal Disease and above, we also recommend dental X-rays for a set fee of $110.60 (unlimited views, extra anaesthetic @ $3.05/min).
Fees are predictable, as long as no teeth need removal. If this happens, we’ll always call first to discuss any options you may have. Click here for more about tooth extraction.
Prices include general anaesthetic and intravenous fluids
You will also need to come for a checkup with the vet first (see fee above) if you haven’t seen us recently.
Annual Heartworm Injection Prices
This is the yearly heartworm prevention injection used by most of our clients
| 0-4kg | $128.80 |
| 5-9kg | $144.10 |
| 10-19kg | $165.30 |
| 20-29kg | $180.50 |
| 30-44kg | $195.60 |
| 45-54kg | $210.60 |
Surgery Prices
It is impossible to give an accurate idea of costs for surgery due to the many variables. However, here are some guidelines:
| Grass seed removal | $350 |
| Small lump removal | $800 |
| Large lump removal | $1300 |
| Cruciate (small dog) | $1900 |
| Cruciate (large dog) | $4600 |
| Patella (small dog) | $1400 |
Once again, add a consultation fee for a checkup and second opinion first if you’re new to us. Click here for information on the differences in dog cruciate surgery.
Diagnostic Test Prices
Again, due to the large variety of options these prices can only give a rough guide. Add a checkup fee for new cases.
| Xrays & sedation (2 views) | $500 |
| Ultrasound & sedation | $670 |
| Ear infection cytology | $50.40 |
| Lump needle aspiration | $39 |
| Urine tests (in house) | $39 |
| Annual wellness blood test | $181.05 |
| Preanaesthetic test (>7y) | $175.90 |
| Preanaesthetic test (<7y) | $131.00 |
Related: This article provides a longer discussion of vet prices