Procedure
Agi-Vet
Ownership not confirmed
£45
Published fee · First Consultation/ Examination
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- M27 8WA
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Vet consultation prices in Manchester
Across 13 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in Manchester span £45 to £66. 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
Manchester published prices
Published priceLowest exact
£45
Highest exact
£66
Low £45High £66
This published span covers 13 practices, but the current procedure identity combines materially different services, so no typical price is stated.
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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 Manchester
Procedure
Buchanan Veterinary Group - Monton
Ownership not confirmed
£66
Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet
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- M30 9GA
- dog
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Procedure
Harrison Family Vets, Didsbury
Part of Harrison Family Vets
Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison
Different price basis — not directly comparable.
- M20 2ZE
- Important price notes:
- This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.
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Procedure
Manchester Cat Clinic
Ownership not confirmed
£55
Published fee · Standard consultation (20 min)
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- M20 3QH
- cat
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Procedure
Medivet Chorlton
Part of Medivet
£65
Published fee · Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours)
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- M21 0UB
- Dog
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Procedure
Mount Road Vets
Ownership not confirmed
£55
Published fee · Initial consultation
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- M18 7QT
- unknown
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Procedure
PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons - Walkden
Ownership not confirmed
£64.50
Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet
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- M28 3DS
- dog
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Procedure
PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons - Worsley
Ownership not confirmed
£64.50
Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet
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- M28 2LY
- dog
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Procedure
Regan Veterinary Group - Park Veterinary Clinic, Prestwich
Ownership not confirmed
£65
Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet
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- M25 0FG
- dog
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Procedure
Regan Veterinary Group - The Avenue Veterinary Clinic, New Moston
Ownership not confirmed
£65
Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet
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- M40 0JQ
- dog
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Procedure
Trafford Veterinary Centre, Carrington
Part of Trafford Veterinary Centre
£48.11
Published fee · First consultation
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- M31 4BD
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Procedure
Vets for Pets - Middleton
Part of Pets at Home Vet Group
£52
Published fee · Consultation
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- M24 2QF
- dog
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Procedure
Vets4Pets - Prestwich
Part of Pets at Home Vet Group
£57.50
Published fee · Consultation
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- M25 1AD
- dog
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Procedure
Yew Tree Veterinary Surgery - Withington
Ownership not confirmed
£62
Published fee · Initial Consultation - Vet
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- M20 3FP
- 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 Manchester?
Across 13 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in Manchester span £45 to £66. 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 Manchester?
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 Manchester?
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.