Vet fees in Melbourne (2026): published prices from 4 clinics
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026
Most vet clinics don't publish prices. This starter page lists only Melbourne clinics that do, copied from their own price lists. Standard consults run $95–$125 and a dog C5 vaccination $142–$190 among the clinics below. Many kennels need a current C5 or F3 before boarding — book early in the Christmas rush.
Compare carefully: what's included differs. Some vaccination prices include the consultation; some desexing prices include pre-anaesthetic blood tests and others charge them separately. Read each clinic's notes, then call for a quote.
| Clinic | Standard consult | Dog C5 vaccination | Cat F3 vaccination | Cat castrate | Cat spey | Dog castrate (small) | Dog spey (small) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lort Smith Animal Hospital North Melbourne (also Campbellfield) | $98 Weekday standard (~20 min). Saturday $118. Complex $156. | $142 Vaccination C5 appointment, weekday | $122.30 Vaccination F3 appointment, weekday ($142 Saturday) | $198 | $297 | $472 | $540 | Lort Smith Animal Hospital price list (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Northside Vets Melbourne's north (see website for locations) | $95 Standard. Saturday $125. Extended $140. | $145 Dog vaccine C5 | $125 Cat vaccine F3 | $245 | $445 Over 7 months ($400 under 7 months) | $450 | $550 | Northside Vets price list (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Templestowe Veterinary Clinic Templestowe Lower (288 Manningham Road) | $98 Standard. Extended $133. | $145 Dog vaccine C5 (extra $41 if other issues are dealt with) | $120 Cat vaccine F3 | $460 | $610 | $645 | $690 | Templestowe Veterinary Clinic price list (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Evervet Prahran, South Yarra, East Melbourne, Hawthorn | $125 Standard (1–2 concerns), booked before 7:30pm. Saturday $150. | $190 Adult dog C3 + kennel cough (C5), includes consultation, weekday | $149 Adult cat F3, includes consultation, weekday | $400 | $650 | $675 | $815 | Evervet price list (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
"Small" dog = the clinic's lowest weight band (generally under 10kg). Prices are AUD as published on the date shown and may change.
Clinic notes
- Lort Smith Animal Hospital: Not-for-profit. 15% off vet services for Health Care and Pension Card holders. New-patient C5 or F3 vaccination $50. Emergency consult $195. source for Lort Smith Animal Hospital (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026
- Northside Vets: Desexing includes IV fluids, pain relief, hospitalisation and post-op checks. Membership plans include consults and vaccinations. source for Northside Vets (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026
- Templestowe Veterinary Clinic: Desexing prices include pre-anaesthetic bloods, IV fluids, pain relief and an e-collar. source for Templestowe Veterinary Clinic (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026
- Evervet: Desexing includes hospital care, anaesthesia, IV fluids, pain relief, e-collar; pre-anaesthetic bloods charged separately. source for Evervet (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026
Before boarding: vaccination timing
Several kennels want vaccinations given at least 10–14 days before arrival. See the Melbourne Christmas 2026 tracker for each kennel's rule.
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