Vet consultation prices in Birmingham

Across 14 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in Birmingham span £50 to £71. Petfair does not describe this heterogeneous procedure group as typical because it currently combines materially different services. Petfair also found 1 “from” price; qualified prices are kept separate and do not affect the exact-price statistics. Updated 2026-10-04.

Exact published prices vary by £21

Birmingham published prices

Published price

Lowest exact

£50

Highest exact

£71

Low £50High £71

This published span covers 14 practices, but the current procedure identity combines materially different services, so no typical price is stated.

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What to confirm

  • Confirm whether the stated fee is for a standard vet appointment during normal opening hours.
  • Ask whether an examination and discussion of next steps are covered by that fee.
  • Check whether medicines, tests, procedures or a follow-up appointment would be charged separately.

If the appointment could lead to tests or treatment, ask when the clinic will pause and discuss additional costs.

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  • □ Diagnostics and laboratory tests
  • □ Medicines and take-home pain relief
  • □ Follow-up appointments and aftercare
  • □ What could increase the estimate
  • □ The amount or circumstance that triggers a call before more work
Sources and current status

Current professional guidanceRCVS guidance says non-emergency treatment should have a written estimate with likely itemised charges, complications, follow-up and VAT; material increases should be discussed before continuing. RCVS source ↗

Current lawThe Consumer Rights Act covers consumer services, including reasonable care and skill and a reasonable charge if no exact price was agreed. GOV.UK source ↗

Future CMA requirementsStatus checked 31 August 2026: the substantive CMA Order was still being finalised, so its specific £500 estimate and update thresholds were not yet in force. CMA status ↗

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Clinics offering vet consultation in Birmingham

Procedure

608 Vets in Acocks Green

Operated by Linnaeus

Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison

Different price basis — not directly comparable.

  • B27 7UW
  • Important price notes:
    This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.

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Procedure

Clent Hills Vets, Rubery

Ownership not confirmed

£67

Published fee · Initial consultation - Cat or Dog

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  • B45 9JW

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Procedure

Edgbaston Eye Clinic

Ownership not confirmed

Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison

Different price basis — not directly comparable.

  • B15 3EB
  • Important price notes:
    This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.

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Procedure

Garvey Vets

Ownership not confirmed

£60

Published fee · Pricing First Consultation

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  • B75 6EN
  • cat

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Procedure

Hopwood Veterinary Centre

Ownership not confirmed

£50

Published fee · Standard Consultation

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  • B45 8UU

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Procedure

Medivet Pype Hayes - Pype Hayes Veterinary Centre

Part of Medivet

£58

Published fee · Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours)

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  • B24 0SA
  • Dog

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Procedure

Pet House Vets

Ownership not confirmed

£60

Published fee · Veterinary Consultation Fee

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  • B23 5JD

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Procedure

The Veterinary Clinic - Erdington

Ownership not confirmed

£71

Published fee · Initial consultation

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  • B24 0BY
  • unknown

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Procedure

The Veterinary Clinic - Great Barr

Ownership not confirmed

£71

Published fee · Initial consultation

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  • B44 8PE
  • unknown

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Procedure

Townsend Veterinary Practice - Rubery

Ownership not confirmed

£65

Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet

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  • B45 9JR
  • dog

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Procedure

Vets for Pets - Quinton

Part of Pets at Home Vet Group

£58.50

Published fee · Vet Consultation

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  • B32 2AL

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Procedure

Vets for Pets Stechford

Part of Pets at Home Vet Group

£60

Published fee · Vet Consultation

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  • B33 9AN

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Procedure

Vets4Pets - Selly Oak

Part of Pets at Home Vet Group

£58.50

Published fee · Vet Consultation

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  • B29 6SJ

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Procedure

YourVets Sheldon

Ownership not confirmed

£61

Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet

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  • B26 2RU
  • dog

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Procedure

YourVets Solihull

Ownership not confirmed

£61

Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet

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  • B27 6RR
  • dog

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Procedure

YourVets Wythall

Ownership not confirmed

£61

Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet

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  • B47 6AP
  • dog

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Real published prices, not estimates— taken from publicly available clinic price lists where available. Clinics without a published price show as “Not listed”. Where a clinic uses a different name for this procedure, we show their original label above. How we collect prices. Price comparison methodology.

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What affects vet consultation prices?

  • Time of day — out-of-hours and weekend appointments cost significantly more
  • Duration — some clinics charge more for longer or complex consultations
  • Nurse vs vet — nurse consultations are typically cheaper for routine checks
  • First visit vs follow-up — some clinics offer reduced-fee follow-up appointments
  • Location — city-centre practices typically charge more

Consultation prices shown are for standard appointments during regular opening hours. Emergency, out-of-hours, and home-visit rates are typically much higher.

Frequently asked questions

How much does vet consultation cost in Birmingham?

Across 14 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in Birmingham span £50 to £71. Petfair does not describe this heterogeneous procedure group as typical because it currently combines materially different services. Petfair also found 1 “from” price; qualified prices are kept separate and do not affect the exact-price statistics.

Why do vet consultation prices vary between vets in Birmingham?

Vet consultation prices vary because time of day — out-of-hours and weekend appointments cost significantly more and duration — some clinics charge more for longer or complex consultations. Always confirm the full cost with your vet before booking.

How does Petfair collect vet prices in Birmingham?

Petfair collects prices directly from clinic websites and published fee schedules. We do not call clinics or use estimated prices. Data is updated regularly. Prices may change — always verify with the clinic before booking.

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