Vet costs in the UK: what vets really charge
Typical prices and the range most practices charge, from 20,741 prices published by 1,337 UK practices. Updated October 2026.
Typical price is the median of the prices practices publish on their own websites. "Most charge" covers the middle 80%. Prices are for standard cases; complicated cases cost more.
Consultations
A standard consultation is usually 10 to 15 minutes. Follow-ups for the same problem often cost less.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | £57 | £45 to £69.99 | 997 |
| Follow-up Consultation | £50 | £35 to £66 | 632 |
| Nurse Consultation | £28.50 | £22 to £40 | 423 |
| Exotic/Small Pet Consultation | £50.25 | £35 to £74 | 196 |
| Prescription Review Consultation | £49.50 | £30.24 to £60.56 | 97 |
| Telephone Consultation | £38.50 | £24 to £67.50 | 80 |
| Home Visit Consultation | £162.83 | £48 to £377 | 71 |
| Same-day Urgent Consultation | £95 | £70 to £175 | 40 |
| Video Consultation (Remote) | £28 | £24 to £150 | 39 |
| Specialist Consultation - Internal Medicine/Cardiology | £250 | £98.22 to £997 | 25 |
| Nurse Weight Consultation | £30.50 | £24 to £53 | 24 |
| Flea & Worm Check Consultation | £28.80 | £15 to £36 | 23 |
| Extended Consultation Time | £88 | £68.26 to £95 | 22 |
Vaccinations
Puppies and kittens need a first course; adults need a booster every year. Kennel cough and rabies are extra.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy/Kitten Initial Vaccine Course | £95 | £66.50 to £130 | 758 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual Booster) | £65 | £49.50 to £85.50 | 727 |
| Cat Vaccination (Annual Booster) | £67 | £51 to £88 | 701 |
| Kennel Cough Vaccine | £50 | £32 to £67 | 564 |
| Rabbit Vaccination | £76 | £55.91 to £105 | 395 |
| Rabies Vaccination | £80 | £55 to £120 | 249 |
| Adult Dog Primary Vaccination Course | £90 | £65 to £121.50 | 212 |
| Dog Annual Booster with Kennel Cough | £97 | £50 to £115 | 207 |
| Kennel Cough Vaccine (Combined) | £41.50 | £29.50 to £86.74 | 184 |
| Cat Primary Vaccination Course (including Leukaemia) | £98.95 | £75 to £128 | 168 |
| Annual Booster (Cat or Dog) | £65 | £49 to £82 | 150 |
| Adult Cat Primary Vaccination Course | £90 | £69.89 to £116 | 142 |
| Cat Booster Vaccination with Leukemia | £70 | £57.50 to £93 | 69 |
| Second Puppy Vaccination Only | £51.02 | £32 to £71.50 | 46 |
Neutering and surgery
Neutering prices rise with your dog’s weight. Spaying (female) costs more than castration (male).
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutering Cat (Male) | £99 | £75 to £130 | 854 |
| Neutering Cat (Female) | £138 | £102.85 to £190 | 853 |
| Dog Spay (Female) | £330.95 | £254 to £470 | 480 |
| Dog Castration (Male) | £250 | £180 to £350 | 440 |
| Neutering Dog (Male, Small) | £245 | £175 to £331 | 358 |
| Neutering Rabbit (Male) | £140 | £93.28 to £202.55 | 353 |
| Neutering Rabbit (Female) | £180 | £120 to £250.71 | 346 |
| Neutering Dog (Female, Small) | £334.55 | £240 to £445 | 337 |
| Neutering Dog (Female, Medium) | £385 | £285 to £516 | 335 |
| Neutering Dog (Male, Medium) | £294.95 | £215 to £385 | 320 |
| Neutering Dog (Female, Large) | £451.99 | £325 to £610 | 312 |
| Neutering Dog (Male, Large) | £328.23 | £234 to £446.56 | 306 |
| Keyhole Spay (Laparoscopic) | £699 | £305 to £895 | 182 |
| Neutering Dog (Female, Extra Large) | £463.98 | £342.80 to £600 | 135 |
Dental care
A scale and polish needs a general anaesthetic; extractions add to the cost.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Descale & Polish | £310 | £150 to £480 | 211 |
| Dental Descale with Minor Extractions | £450 | £284 to £625 | 73 |
| Dental Descale with Major Extractions | £558 | £350 to £785 | 72 |
| Full Mouth Extractions | £800 | £550 to £1,295 | 45 |
| Professional Dental Care (General) | £420 | £98.46 to £610 | 39 |
| Tooth Extraction (per tooth) | £45 | £25 to £645 | 35 |
| Dental 3D X-ray Imaging | £75 | £75 to £400 | 20 |
Tests and scans
Blood tests, X-rays and scans are often charged on top of the consultation.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness Screening Package | £60 | £60 to £150 | 166 |
| Blood Test (Standard) | £89 | £41.50 to £169.46 | 107 |
| Ultrasound Scan | £150 | £60 to £419 | 98 |
| X-Ray (per image) | £225.50 | £70 to £525 | 87 |
| CT Scan (Oncology) | £1,200 | £1,019 to £2,750 | 43 |
| Urine Test (Comprehensive) | £32 | £16 to £82 | 31 |
| Echocardiography | £419 | £140 to £799 | 29 |
| Blood Test with Thyroid Panel | £121 | £60 to £215 | 22 |
| Gastroscopy | £875 | £175 to £2,710 | 20 |
Preventive care
Flea, tick and worm treatment, health checks and plans that spread the cost.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six-Month Healthy Pet Check | £24.99 | £24.99 to £71.50 | 160 |
| Puppy & Kitten Starter Pack | £75 | £49 to £120 | 46 |
| Flea Treatment (3 months) | £25 | £10 to £188.10 | 45 |
| Worming Treatment | £15 | £6 to £107 | 37 |
| Puppy Starter Package | £95 | £40 to £150 | 27 |
| Kitten Starter Package | £95 | £40 to £152.63 | 27 |
Procedures
Smaller jobs such as microchipping, nail clips and anal glands.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchipping | £27.50 | £17 to £41.50 | 626 |
| Anal Gland Expression | £29.50 | £17 to £42.50 | 265 |
| Euthanasia - Dog | £130 | £90 to £223 | 199 |
| Nail Trim / Anal Gland Expression | £26 | £15.50 to £39.50 | 184 |
| Nail Trim | £21 | £14 to £29.50 | 173 |
| Euthanasia - Cat | £100.50 | £78 to £198.50 | 143 |
| Communal Cremation | £50 | £25 to £110.23 | 63 |
| Euthanasia - Rabbit | £63 | £30 to £173.52 | 55 |
| Individual Cremation (Casket) | £195 | £98 to £295 | 51 |
| Euthanasia - Small Pet (Hamster/Gerbil etc.) | £50 | £25 to £72.81 | 43 |
| Individual Cremation (Scatter Box) | £151.20 | £90 to £315.60 | 40 |
| Sedation | £70 | £25 to £180 | 21 |
Emergencies and out of hours
Night, weekend and bank holiday visits cost more, before any treatment.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Consultation (Out of Hours) | £141.62 | £86 to £314 | 446 |
Travel and paperwork
Certificates for taking your pet abroad.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Health Certificate | £214.42 | £99 to £295 | 260 |
| Export Health Certificate - Additional Pet | £64 | £45 to £97 | 42 |
| Fit to Fly Certification (US Travel) | £86 | £50 to £249 | 22 |
Prescriptions
You can ask for a written prescription and buy medicines elsewhere.
| Service | Typical | Most charge | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription (per item) | £22.46 | £16 to £34 | 516 |
| Additional Prescription Item | £12.50 | £4.50 to £26.50 | 114 |
Why vet prices vary
- Prices differ a lot between nearby practices: compare before you book.
- Hospitals open 24 hours, and specialist centres, usually charge more.
- What's included varies, for example pain relief to take home after neutering.
- Bigger dogs cost more to neuter and anaesthetise.
Ways to keep costs down
- Compare practices' published prices in your town.
- Ask for a written prescription and buy medicines elsewhere; the typical prescription fee is £22.46.
- See whether a practice health plan would save you money.
- Ask for an estimate before treatment, and check what pet insurance covers.
The rules are changing in your favour
From 23 March 2027 every practice must publish a standard price list for 36 common services, by pet type and size. From September 2027 written prescriptions are capped at £21.40, and you'll get a written estimate for treatment likely to cost £500 or more. We'll show every price here as it's published.