Procedure
Alma Veterinary Hospital
Ownership not confirmed
£72
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- SL4 3HE
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Vet consultation prices in GB
Across 37 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in GB span £45 to £75. 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 £30
GB published prices
Published priceLowest exact
£45
Highest exact
£75
Low £45High £75
This published span covers 37 practices, but the current procedure identity combines materially different services, so no typical price is stated.
Estimate helperBefore you agree to a consultationQuestions to make the estimate easier to understand.
A published consultation fee may cover the appointment only. Ask what the fee covers before you book.
These are possible components only: the price may include some, all or none of them. Ask the clinic whether each item is covered. Prices are not directly comparable unless the scope matches.
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.
Open the reusable estimate checklist
- □ An itemised list of likely charges
- □ VAT included in every figure
- □ Anaesthesia, sedation and monitoring
- □ 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 GB
Procedure
Ashworth Veterinary Group
Ownership not confirmed
£49.17
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- GU52 7UE
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Procedure
Avenue Veterinary Centre
Ownership not confirmed
£63
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- NG13 0AH
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Procedure
Baguley Veterinary Centre
Ownership not confirmed
From£50
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- M23 1WA
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Procedure
Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre Ltd
Ownership not confirmed
£66
Published fee · Initial Consultation
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- LU3 1AZ
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Procedure
Bourne Veterinary Practice
Ownership not confirmed
Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison
Different price basis — not directly comparable.
- CT4 5EU
- Important price notes:
- This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.
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Procedure
Cherry Tree Veterinary Practice Ltd
Ownership not confirmed
£69
Published fee · Initial consultation
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- HP14 3ER
- unknown
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Procedure
Creature Comforts St Albans
Ownership not confirmed
£75
Published fee · Vet Consultation
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- AL1 3TJ
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Procedure
Downland Veterinary Group
Ownership not confirmed
£75
Published fee · Initial Consultation
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- PO10 7NZ
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Procedure
Downland Veterinary Group
Ownership not confirmed
£75
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- PO9 4AB
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Procedure
E C Straiton & Partners
Ownership not confirmed
£58.18
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- WS15 2BY
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Procedure
E C Straiton & Partners Ltd
Ownership not confirmed
£58.18
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- ST19 5RY
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Procedure
Farnham Veterinary Hospital
Ownership not confirmed
£68
Published fee · Consultation (all animals)
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- GU9 7TH
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Procedure
Gilmoor Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£58.50
Published fee · Consultation (20 minutes)
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- DL16 6JW
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Procedure
GKG Vets - Thatcham
Ownership not confirmed
£57.50
Published fee · Vet Consultation
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- RG19 4PZ
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Procedure
Grazely Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£57.75
Published fee · Consult 1
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- GU14 6PU
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Procedure
Hall Place Veterinary Centre
Ownership not confirmed
£71
Published fee · Consultation
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- SL8 5SB
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Procedure
Heartwood Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£51.50
Published fee · Veterinary Surgeon Consultation
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- SO21 2NA
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Procedure
Hillyfields Vets
Ownership not confirmed
Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison
Different price basis — not directly comparable.
- BS25 1AE
- Important price notes:
- This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.
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Procedure
Holly House Veterinary Clinic
Ownership not confirmed
Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison
Different price basis — not directly comparable.
- LS29 9EA
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- This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.
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Procedure
J Krumina Veterinary
Ownership not confirmed
£50
Published fee · Consultation
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- PE11 3TY
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Procedure
Kingswood Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£70.50
Published fee · Initial Consultation
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- GU22 9EH
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Procedure
Leodis Veterinary Surgery
Ownership not confirmed
£65
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- JE3 8LL
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Procedure
Lynwood Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£67.50
Published fee · Consultation (20 minutes)
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- BH31 7PY
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Procedure
Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic
Ownership not confirmed
£69.50
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- RH13 0QP
- unknown
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Procedure
Marshall & Till (Belper) Ltd
Ownership not confirmed
£47.95
Published fee · Standard consultation (up to 15 mins) / Reassessment consult
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- DE56 1AP
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Procedure
Oakfield Veterinary Group
Ownership not confirmed
£66
Published fee · Consultation
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- CV9 1EE
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Procedure
Potter House Vets (Potter House Ltd)
Ownership not confirmed
£45
Published fee · Initial Consultation (20 minutes)
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- WN8 0AG
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Procedure
Raoul Dowding Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£57.18
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- DN10 6QJ
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Procedure
Shinfield Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£68.50
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- RG2 9BE
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Procedure
Shortheath Veterinary Surgery
Ownership not confirmed
£70
Published fee · Vet Consultation (15 minutes)
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- GU9 8SF
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Procedure
Sprinz & Nash
Ownership not confirmed
£70
Published fee · Standard Consultation
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- HP27 0JP
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Procedure
Sprinz & Nash
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£70
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- OX39 4PF
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Procedure
Sprinz & Nash
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£70
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- OX9 3BW
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Procedure
The Carisbrooke Vets
Ownership not confirmed
Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison
Different price basis — not directly comparable.
- PO40 9BB
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- This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.
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Procedure
Valentines Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£49.50
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- M24 1DE
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Procedure
Wellpets Vets Kent
Ownership not confirmed
£58
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- ME10 2JZ
- unknown
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Procedure
Wellpets Vets Kent
Ownership not confirmed
£58
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- ME12 1UR
- unknown
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Procedure
Westway Veterinary Group
Ownership not confirmed
£63
Published fee · Consultation
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- DL1 1BA
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Procedure
Wilson Veterinary Group
Ownership not confirmed
£55
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- DL16 6AS
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Procedure
Wilson Veterinary Group Newton Aycliffe
Ownership not confirmed
£55
Published fee · Consultation (15 minutes)
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- DL5 4DH
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Procedure
Woodland Veterinary Centre
Ownership not confirmed
£69.50
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- GU30 7NS
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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.
Comparing beyond GB? See vet consultation prices across the UK →
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 GB?
Across 37 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in GB span £45 to £75. 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 GB?
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 GB?
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.