Fracture surgery for a dog in Spain costs, in 2026, between €500 and €3,000, depending on the type of fracture and the fixation needed (pins, plates, screws). Simple fractures start at €500-1,000; complex ones at specialist centres reach €3,000. With Petplan España (Petplan Ibérica, S.L.) you recover 100% of the bill up to €3,100/year (€45 excess) at any vet, from €20/month.
Key facts
- Indicative cost 2026: €500–3,000 (dogs); in cats, €500–1,000.
- Simple fracture: €500–1,000; complex or joint: up to €3,000.
- A fracture plate is around or above €500; a jaw fracture, over €600.
- Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100/year at any vet.
What does the price include? Breakdown
- X-rays to assess the fracture: €36-75 each.
- General anaesthesia: €80–200.
- Surgery and osteosynthesis material (pins, plates, screws): the main item.
- Hospitalisation, medication and post-op check-ups.
What makes the price vary?
The bone affected and the complexity of the break, the type of implant, whether it is a joint fracture (more expensive), the size of the dog and the region. A clean leg fracture is far cheaper than a shattered joint needing plates and specialist surgery.
How much does Petplan cover?
Petplan España reimburses 100% of the bill up to €3,100/year, with a single €45 excess, at any veterinary clinic. Most fracture repairs are covered in full. From €20/month, for dogs, cats and rabbits. Group-wide, Petplan pays over £9 million in claims every week (Petplan UK, 2025).
Frequently asked questions
Does every fracture need surgery?
No; some are treated with immobilisation, but unstable or joint fractures need surgery with plates or pins.
Does insurance cover a road accident or a fall?
Yes. Petplan reimburses 100% up to €3,100/year for accidents and trauma.
Sources
- Veterinary trauma-surgery prices in Spain for 2026 (clinics and insurers).
- Reference prices for the costliest operations, press (Público).
See also the full real cost of the vet in Spain 2026 and the best pet insurance.
Indicative prices; Spain has no official price scale and costs vary by clinic, region, size and severity. Cover: Petplan España; claims figure: Petplan UK, 2025.
