I_LOVE_MY_TERRIERS Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Got a quote tonight from 2 different vets, Im after a C3 and a Microchip, the first vet said $60 for both walk in walk out. The second vet said $70 for C3 first pup, then $60 for each after that. then $55 for MC.... How the hell do vets get away with charging prices like that? how do they stay in business? Just wanted to know what other people actually pay in the Sydney area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 When I bought my pup she had already been microchipped so I have no idea about pricing of that, but Chloe's 12 week and 16 week vaccinations both cost me $90 each. No idea what other vets round here charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I haven't vaccinated my dogs for a three years and back then the vaccination cost $89. My vet quoted me $65 for a microchipping so I had it done at the RSPCA with a council voucher = total cost $10 which allowed me to donate the extra that I would have given to my vet to a more deserving cause. I gave it to rescue. That made me feel a hell of a lot better than giving to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooMother Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 $60 C3 and $30 chipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheree_e4 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Where I work we do not do C3 vacc ,we do C4 which is $74 or a C5 is $87......microchipping is $46 ETA thse prices include health check and advice and the consult fee. we also have a breeders discount which has to be approved by the vets beforehand. Edited January 17, 2008 by sheree_e4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaegertheweim Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) not in Sydney but my vet bill says $57 for microchip. I know the Animal Welfare League does it for about $35 though Edited January 16, 2008 by jaegertheweim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Vets can charge what they like- much like Drs. I paid about $40 for microchip and vaccination C3 added up to approx $85- consult and examination included. I'm in a regional area. Pups should be sold microchipped already. Knowing a good vet is very worthwhile. I'd pay more to see a better vet even if it is for something as straighforward as vacc and chipping. What area of Sydney? Did you want someone to recommend a vet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_LOVE_MY_TERRIERS Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was just recommended Bass Hill Veterinary Clinic by my Chemist, they say they are extemely clean and it smells like a hospital when you walk in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot. Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I paid $15 for Mia's microchip from the AWL and about $60 for her C5 vaccination. The prices of vets to vary, some by only $2 or so and others more like $15-$30. It is worth going to a vet you feel comfortable with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piximatosis Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I pay $60 for C3 and $20 for Microchipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 C3 $27.50 chip $35 at the vets, that includes a thorough going over of the pups Chip from friends $25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Iam not in Sydney but my vet charges $70 for C5 I do not get anything less and $45 for the microchip, I do get breeders discount and the final charge is $95 for the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 considering it costs me about $300 or so to have my car serviced every 6 months or so, I don't have a problem paying the $80 or so dollars for a vaccine to know my animals are in good health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_LOVE_MY_TERRIERS Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 The other half just told me it was all about supply and demand!!!! Can't believe in a 5km radius how the prices differ from each vet, this is South Western Sydney. Vet 1 - $60 for both C3 and MC - Cahords road padstown. Vet 2 - $70 for C3 first pup, $60 for each other that and $55 MC Panania Vets. Vet 3 - $26.40 C3 and $32 MC Bass Hill. Vet 4 - $67 1st pup, $57 2nd pup, $47 3rd pup and remainder for C3, and $45 for MC Fairford Road. And Why does MC vary in prices, they should just have a set price for MC seeing that it is compulsory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Not Sydney either, but i paid $75 for C5 vacc and Microchipping for the Border Collies... it has now gone up to $80 for the both which is still pretty good. That is with a health check aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 prices & vets vary find a good vet & you get what you pay for ;if your a breeder find a vet who gives breeder discount ;if your not & bought this pup from a registared breeder they are responsible for first vacine & microchipping (all pups must be microchipped before they are sold&have had thier first vacine;(a full health check should be included in the price of vacines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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