Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy for a torn cruciate ligament, the most common orthopedic surgery in dogs.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $46–$95/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto ON | $5,175–$9,200 | |
| Vancouver BC | $5,175–$9,200 | |
| Mississauga ON | $5,040–$8,960 | |
| Victoria BC | $4,950–$8,800 | |
| Surrey BC | $4,905–$8,720 | |
| Calgary AB | $4,860–$8,640 | |
| Ottawa ON | $4,725–$8,400 | |
| Kelowna BC | $4,725–$8,400 | |
| Hamilton ON | $4,680–$8,320 | |
| Kitchener-Waterloo ON | $4,635–$8,240 | |
| Edmonton AB | $4,590–$8,160 | |
| London ON | $4,500–$8,000 | |
| Red Deer AB | $4,365–$7,760 | |
| Montreal QC | $4,140–$7,360 | |
| Halifax NS | $4,050–$7,200 | |
| St. John's NL | $4,050–$7,200 | |
| Saskatoon SK | $3,960–$7,040 | |
| Winnipeg MB | $3,960–$7,040 | |
| Quebec City QC | $3,960–$7,040 | |
| Regina SK | $3,915–$6,960 |
Nationally $4,500–$8,000 in 2026. Toronto is the most expensive city we track; Regina the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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