Pet spaying & neutering

Pet spaying & neutering in Australia

Updated 30 October 2026

Spaying or neutering a cat or dog in Australia costs about A$154 to A$775, depending on the animal's sex, size and weight. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, October 2026, and clinics quote each procedure separately. The quickest way to get today's price for your pet is to describe the job in a free request on BlaBlaPrice.

Council registration and subsidised places

Council registration is quoted between A$23 and A$201 for both desexed and undesexed pets, so check your council's fee list before you book. Some subsidised desexing programmes are open only to residents of one state and to holders of a concession card, so read the eligibility rules first. If the clinic does not include a microchip, one cost guide puts microchipping at about A$60.

When to book across the year

October is spring here, so there is time to book before summer, which runs from December to February. Winter runs from June to August. Ask each clinic when it has a free slot, and book a few weeks ahead rather than leaving it until the warm months.

How prices are quoted and bought

Clinics quote per procedure, and dog prices rise with weight: a dog under 10 kg was listed around A$180, while a female dog of 30 to 44 kg was about A$773 on one price list. Some lists show two prices, one with an asterisk, so ask which one you will pay. Other lists show the consultation fee separately from the surgery, so ask for the total before you book. Buyers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide can compare the same procedure in their own city.

What to write in the request

Say whether you need spaying or neutering, the animal's sex and age in months, its breed and weight in kilograms, and what you want included, such as a microchip or a health check. Add your city, the dates that suit you and your budget in dollars. Sellers can then quote one exact price rather than asking you questions first.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words in the chat and add a photo if it helps. The assistant reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their price and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. You can also send your request link to a clinic you already know. For related services, see pet services and veterinary care.