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Question 1 1 Question Question 2 2 Question Question 3 3 Question Question 4 4 Question Question 5 5 Question Question 6 6 Question Question 7 7 Question Question 8 8 Question Question 9 9 Question Question 10 10 Question Question 11 11 Question Question 12 12 Question Question 13 13 Question Question 14 14 Question Question 15 15 Question Question 16 16 Question Question 17 17 Question Survey of Veterinary Charges in Southern Tasmania Dear resident, Questions asked to 1. How much do you charge for a standard consultation? 6. What kind of anaesthetic and pain relief do you offer cats? 11. I have a 2 year old female cocker spaniel (15kgs). 14) Do you provide microchipping? How much will you charge to desex her? What are the approximate costs? I have been contacted by members of the public asking 2. I have a cat and a kitten. How much do you charge for 7. Is there an additional charge if my cat is in season or pregnant? my office to conduct a survey of veterinary clinics, so all participating vaccinations (F3 vaccine)? 12. What kind of anaesthetic and pain relief do you offer 15) Do you offer a discount for pensioners or 8. How much do you charge to vaccinate a dog to dogs during these operations? health care card holders? we decided to put together this survey to give people vet surgeries: 3. How much is the vaccination for the second cat? (ie C5 vaccine - includes kennel cough)? information on the costs of looking after a pet’s 13. Is there an additional charge if my bitch is in season 16. Do you provide any large animal services? 4. I have a 3 year old male cat. How much will you charge 9. Do you offer a discount if two dogs are vaccinated at the or pregnant? veterinary needs. to desex him? same time & how much is it? 17. Do you have Emergency or Out of Hours services? This survey was prepared over the course of three weeks 5. I have a female kitten. How much will you charge to desex her? 10. I have a 2 year old male bull terrier (30kgs). Reecie during October and November 2016. How much will you charge to castrate him? Frankie The information was obtained by one researcher Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Question 7 Question 8 Question 9 Question 10 Question 11 Question 12 Question 13 Question 14 Question 15 Question 16 Question 17 contacting veterinary practices and asking them to answer the questions in this survey. Pregnant Cat Cost for Pregnant Dog Consultation Cost of Cat Cost for Male Cat Female Cat Anaesthetic Cost of Dog Male Dog Female Dog Anaesthetic & Micro-chipping Pension Emergency Vet Surgery Additional Second Additional Large Animal Each practice’s participation is voluntary and some chose not to participate in this survey. Cost Vaccine Second Cat Desexing Desexing & Pain Relief Vaccine Desexing Desexing Pain Relief Costs Discount Services Services and charges may be subject to change. Charges Dog Charges Please contact my office should you have any feedback in relation to this survey or EASTERN SHORE VETERINARY HOSPITAL Saturday 5-6pm, comments on how it can be improved. 58 Bligh Street Yes, Yes, $50 - single Sunday 10-11am Yes - Yes - animal, - two Rosny Park TAS 7018 $90.00, Pain relief as $74.00 Pain relief as $40 & 5-6pm for $78.00 if come $50 if heavily $50 animals together, No No (Monday - Friday) $144 $54.00 $130.00 $185.00 appropriate $110.00 for $280.00 $355.00 appropriate urgent cases Lisa Singh Ph: 6244 3366 together. pregnant. extra $30 - for more than www.easternshorevet.com.au second dog. Emergency - Labor Senator for Tasmania 3 animals together. AHVEC.

Disclaimer: Cost is only one of the factors to be taken into account when choosing a veterinarian. This survey makes HOBART ANIMAL HOSPITAL 198 Murray Street no judgements about the quality of services. Participation in this survey was on a voluntary basis. Hobart TAS 7000 Pain relief as Pain relief as After Hours $72.00 $98.00 each. $98.00 $185.00 $250.00 $51.50 $113.50 - $134.00 No $370.00 $400.00 $120.00 $41.20 No No Ph: 6234 8111 appropriate appropriate Refferal Centre. www.hobartanimalhospital.com.au Considered Adopting? Email: [email protected] HOBART COMMUNITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL Yes, Yes, No, - except 8-10 Colebrook Street if affects length Out patients Adopting a pet can be one of the most joyful and fulfilling activities. Pets provide comfort and love to any home but In-season pensioners can Lenah Valley TAS 7008 Pain relief as of surgery. 10% Pain relief as $40 in consult, referred to discount on , Pregnant apply for cheaper No require responsibility. Two years ago I adopted Benny (pictured) and he has made our family complete. The RSPCA, $55.00 $70.00 $63.00 $80.00 $100.00 appropriate In-season , $90.00 $180.00 $210.00 appropriate $60 $35 if done at time AHVEC Ph: 6228 0205 $60 subsequent . NDN pricing for pregnant $60-120 of surgery. out of hours. www.hobartcommunityvetclinic.com.au dogs. desexing. Cats and Dogs Homes have wonderful animals looking to be adopted. I encourage you, if you are able, to adopt an $60-$120. Email: [email protected] animal to give them a new home.

KINGSTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL All animals: 1 Freeman Street, Yes, Kingston TAS 7050 Pain relief as Pain relief as Yes, Yes approx Yes No Yes Yes $72.50 $101.80 $80.15 $173.45 $231.55 appropriate $123.35 $20 $350.00 $390.00 appropriate • are expertly checked by a veterinarian and temperament tested Ph: 6229 5900 cheaper. $47.50 www.kingstonanimalhospital.com.au • are microchipped and desexed where relevant Email: [email protected]

$88.00 for • come in different shapes and sizes, including pure breeds inc $210.00 inc late pregnancy, all pre & post $363 pre & post no additional and mixed breeds LINDISFARNE VETERINARY CLINIC this inc operative inc pre & post No, - except $90.00 $210.00 inc $308 operative charge early Yes, with Emergency 27 Lincoln Street, includes a full all pre & post health checks $88.00 $113.00 operative health check, $44.00 no interest $82.90 for late pregnancy, full health exam; Yes, health check, pregnant. surgery, $50 during services during Lindisfarne TAS 7015 health exam; operative & pain relief, Pain relief as Intraoperative I/V Pain relief as charge repayment plans Limited small • have been given love and attention whilst at the shelter with health no additional dental check, $105 for Intraoperative $140 consultation. clinic hours. After $73.00 dental check, nail health intraoperative fluids, pre & post op appropriate if in season, can be arranged ruminant services. Ph: 6243 0083 exam. appropriate charge if in season nail clip & second. I/V fluids, pre Inc lifetime hours referred trim & clip out of checks I/V fluids, pain relief, but prefer not for approved from dedicated, caring staff and volunteers. www.localvet.com.au/Lindisfarne or early pregnant. anal gland check. & post op pain registration. to AHVEC. minor fur mats. & pain relief. suture removal. suture removal. to spay dogs customers. Email: [email protected] relief, suture Subcutaneous in season due removal. sutures optional. to additional surgery risks. RSPCA - 6232 8200 www.rspcatas.org.au

MACQUARIE ANIMAL HOSPITAL $129.80. Hobart Cat Centre - 6278 2111 www.hobartcatcentre.com.au Through $203.55 10% Yes, All after hour 330 Macquarie Street, off each under 6 months. $297.85. $338.96. $74.26. 10% NDN, with discount Through NDN, Through NDN, Through NDN, and emergency South Hobart TAS 7000 $100.55 consultation Through NDN, Pain relief as $157.90 Pain relief as for visit pension Yes for the visit off the with pension or with pension Yes with pension or Yes Some services are Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania - 6243 5177 $75.00 fee for 2 or with pension or appropriate appropriate Ph: 6224 4877 & vaccination. or health and C5 vaccination. consultation health care card or health care health care card provided more cats. health care card www.dogshomesoftas.com.au www.southhobartvet.com.au care card fees. $191.90. card $197.40. $40.40. by AHVEC. $118.15. Email: [email protected] $77.00. Animals photographed are happy family members of Senator Singh, staff and friends. Benny AHVEC – After Hours Veterinary Emergency Centre, Hobart. 1300 302 912