Pricing

Consultations

Our standard consultation includes a thorough nose-to-tail physical examination to ensure your pet is in the best possible health. We carefully assess their weight, heart and lung function, eyes, ears, skin and coat, joints and mobility, and perform a dental check to monitor for signs of tartar build-up or dental disease. We’ll also examine and clean the ears if needed, trim nails where required, and express anal glands if they’re causing discomfort. During the visit, we take the time to discuss any concerns you may have, provide tailored advice on nutrition, parasite prevention and general wellbeing, and create a clear plan for any further treatment if required.

	Price
Standard Consultation	$89
Revisit Consultation	$69

Dog Vaccinations

Our vaccination fee includes everything covered in a standard consultation — a comprehensive nose-to-tail physical examination, dental and ear checks, weight assessment, and any minor treatments required such as nail trims or anal gland expression — so you can feel confident your pet receives a thorough health check along with their vaccination. The below prices are for the vaccination, including consultation fee.

		Price
Puppy	First (C3 - Generally at 6-8 weeks)	$110
	Second (C5 - Generally at 10-12 weeks)	$120
	Third (C3 - Generally at 14+ weeks)	$110
Adult Dog	C5 (Triennial C3 + Kennel Cough) (Required 12 months after final puppy vaccination, and then every third year)	$120
Adult Dog	Kennel Cough only (Required every year that the Triennial C5 is not due)	$110

Cat Vaccinations

Our vaccination fee includes everything covered in a standard consultation — a comprehensive nose-to-tail physical examination, dental and ear checks, weight assessment, and any minor treatments required such as nail trims — so you can feel confident your pet receives a thorough health check along with their vaccination. The below prices are for the vaccination, including consultation fee.

		Price
F3 (Cat Flu)	A primary course consists of 2 vaccinations 4 weeks apart from 8 weeks of age. Then a booster every 12 months as adults.	$109
FIV	Recommended for all cats that have access to the outside. A primary course of 3 vaccinations 2 weeks apart from 8 weeks. Then a booster every 12 months.	$63

Pre-anaesthetic Testing

In most cases, pre-anaesthetic testing is recommended to help maximise the safety of any procedure. Such testing is particularly important for older animals, patients with concurrent medical conditions, or those receiving ongoing medications. In addition, even for patients that do not fall into these categories, blood testing provides a valuable baseline for future comparison if further investigations are required. The results of these tests may influence the choice of anaesthetic medications or, in some cases, lead to the postponement of an elective procedure if potential concerns are identified.

In some cases, following the results of the pre-anaesthetic blood test, we will recommend a pre-anaesthetic urine test to investigate the presence of dehydration or renal disease.

	Price
Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Test	+ $98
Pre-Anaesthetic Urine Test	+ $65

Desexing

All packages include general anaesthesia, surgery, full-time nurse monitoring, consumables, nerve blocks, and take-home medication if required. An Elizabethan Collar, if required, is not included in the base price.

	Base Price	Inc Blood Test
Dog Castration	$450	$548
Cryptorchid Add-on (Inguinal)	+ $100
Cryptorchid Add-on (Abdominal)	+ $200

	Base Price	Inc Blood Test	Add-On : Obese or In-season surcharge
Dog Spey < 10kg	$450	$548	+ $200
Dog Spey 10 – 20kg	$550	$648	+ $200
Dog Spey 20 – 30kg	$650	$748	+ $200
Dog Spey 30 – 40kg	$750	$848	+ $200
Dog Spey 40kg+	$850	$948	+ $200

	Base Price	Inc Blood Test
Cat Castration	$262	$360

	Base Price	Inc Blood Test	Add-On : In-season or gravid surcharge
Cat Spey	$382	$480	+ $200

Surgical Add-ons at Time of Desexing

	Price
Microchip Implantation (Includes online registration)	+ $73
Umbilical Hernia Repair	+ $100 for females, + $200 for males
Hind Dew Claw Removal	+ $100 per side
Retained Deciduous (Baby) Tooth Extractions	+ $50 per tooth

Dental Packages

Dental procedures vary in difficulty depending on tooth anatomy, infection, fracture risk and size of patient. We group dental procedures into 5 levels to ensure fair and transparent pricing. Simple teeth cost less while complex surgical teeth require more time, equipment, and higher safety precautions. All packages include general anaesthesia, full-time nurse monitoring, dental charting, consumables, nerve blocks, and take-home analgesia if required. Antibiotics, if required, are not included in the base price.

	Base Price	Inc Blood Test
Grade 1 – Scale and Polish Only	$500	$598
Grade 2 – Minor Extractions Only (Inc scale and polish)	$800	$898
Grade 3 – Single Major Extraction (Inc scale and polish, and all minor extractions)	$1100	$1198
Grade 4 – Multiple Major Extractions (Inc scale and polish, and all minor extractions)	$1500	$1598
Full Mouth Extraction	To be discussed with vet

Mobile Specialist Surgery Performed at Vets in Frankston

The price listed below covers the complete surgical procedure from start to finish. This includes the surgery itself, hospitalisation and monitoring on the day, post-operative checks, take-home medications, an Elizabethan collar if required, and any necessary follow-up X-rays. We believe in transparent pricing, so you can feel confident there are no unexpected costs associated with your pet’s procedure.

	Price
TPLO <40kg	$4000
TPLO >40kg	$4500
The price of additional soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries performed at Vets in Frankston by mobile specialists are available upon request.

How to pay

We make payment simple and convenient. Full payment is required at the time of service to help keep our pricing fair and veterinary care accessible. Accounts are not available.

Payment methods:

Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, not American Express)
Cash
VetPay (terms and conditions apply)
GapOnly® - available at Vets in Frankston

What is GapOnly®?

GapOnly® is a convenient payment service that works with selected pet insurance brands, allowing you to claim your benefit on the spot and just pay the gap (the amount not covered by your policy).

How GapOnly® Works:

Let our team know you’d like to use GapOnly® for your pet’s treatment.
We lodge the claim for you, which is usually assessed within 5 - 10 minutes.
Once approved, you simply pay the gap, and the remainder is covered by your insurer.

GapOnly® Claim Hours (AEST / AEDT, excluding NSW public holidays):

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Please let us know at booking or arrival if you’ll be using GapOnly® so we can initiate the claim promptly.

Pet Insurance

Safeguard you and your pet against unexpected injuries or illnesses at any time with pet insurance.

A good pet insurance policy will cover:

Accidents - such as a broken leg, road traffic accident, bite wound, accidental ingestion, snake bite, tick paralysis, or emergency surgery to relieve an intestinal obstruction.
Emergencies - things that happen at the worst possible moment, necessitating a trip to an emergency clinic.
Illness - such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, respiratory disease.
Long term conditions - such as allergies, skin disease, diabetes, orthopaedic conditions, heart disease.
Lameness - such as cruciate ligament disease.
Third party cover - should your pet accidentally cause damage to other pets, people or property.

All of the above can start from any age. We recommend insuring your pet before any condition begins, otherwise it will be excluded from your policy, and you won’t get the most value for your money.

Rather than recommending a particular pet insurance company, we recommend purchasing the following cover:

Lifelong cover - this means that a condition won’t be excluded after the first 12 months.
Adequate total annual cover - ensuring it's not just accidental injury.
Minimal exclusions - so that you're covered for more conditions when you need it most.

Pet insurance should cover:
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- Consultations
- Investigations (blood tests, x-rays, ultrasound)
- Treatments (medications, surgery, follow up check ups and procedures)

Policies generally do not cover routine care (desexing, vaccinations, parasite control and dental care) as this is considered a pre-forseen and routine cost of pets’ healthcare.

GapOnly cover is available for most of the available pet insurance companies in Australia. GapOnly allows you to pay the excess and any exclusions directly to the vet, and the remainder is settled directly on your behalf. You don’t have to wait for reimbursement, and no forms to fill in - we can do that for you.