Procedure
Aspen Vet Surgery
Part of aspenvets.com
£55
Published fee · 1st Consultation
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- DA14 4NZ
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Vet consultation prices in Sidcup
Across 5 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in Sidcup span £55 to £68. Petfair does not describe this heterogeneous procedure group as typical because it currently combines materially different services. Updated 2026-10-04.
Sidcup published prices
Published priceLowest exact
£55
Highest exact
£68
Low £55High £68
This published span covers 5 practices, but the current procedure identity combines materially different services, so no typical price is stated.
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What to confirm
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- □ 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 Sidcup
Procedure
Aspen Vets
Part of aspenvets.com
£55
Published fee · 1st Consultation
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- DA14 4NZ
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Procedure
Medivet Sidcup Halfway St
Part of Medivet
£62
Published fee · Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours)
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- DA15 8DT
- Dog
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Procedure
Medivet Sidcup Station Rd
Part of Medivet
£65
Published fee · Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours)
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- DA15 7EN
- Dog
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Procedure
Oval Pet Centre Veterinary Practice
Ownership not confirmed
£68
Published fee · Standard Vet Consultation
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- DA15 9ER
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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 Sidcup?
Across 5 published practices, exact prices for vet consultation in Sidcup span £55 to £68. Petfair does not describe this heterogeneous procedure group as typical because it currently combines materially different services.
Why do vet consultation prices vary between vets in Sidcup?
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 Sidcup?
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.