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The Sands Veterinary Practice
RCVS: Small Animal General Practice

The Sands Veterinary Practice

5.0 (54 reviews) Apex House, Kelsall Rd, Tarvin Sands, Chester CH3 8NR
Opening hours Today: 9am to 1pm
All hours
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Prices

From the practice's published price list, checked 24 January 2026.

Consultations

  • Initial Consultation £53 £4 below UK typical
  • Follow-up Consultation £46 £4 below UK typical
  • Nurse ConsultationDirect match to existing Nurse Consultation £25.50 £3 below UK typical

Vaccinations

  • Rabbit VaccinationDirect match to existing Rabbit Vaccination £75 About UK typical
  • Kennel Cough Vaccine £44.50 £5.50 below UK typical
  • Rabies VaccinationDirect match to existing Rabies Vaccination £75 £5 below UK typical

Procedures

  • MicrochippingDirect match to Microchipping £19 £8.50 below UK typical

Other animals

  • Guinea Pig Spay (Female)£148

Prices are for a standard case; complicated cases cost more. Report a wrong price

Opening times

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
Saturday (today)9am to 1pm
SundayClosed

From the practice's Google listing. Bank holidays may differ.

Animals and facilities

BirdsCatsDogsPoultrySmall Mammals
  • Open at weekends
  • Client car park
  • Disabled public access

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About The Sands Veterinary Practice

The Sands Veterinary Practice is a brand new independent small animal veterinary practice located in Tarvin Sands, near Chester. This practice provides high-quality care at fair prices for the local community’s pets. It aims to offer affordable care amid rising costs and limited availability at existing practices.

Reviews

5.0 (54 reviews) on Google. We rank practices with an adjustment for how many reviews they have, so a 5.0 from three reviews doesn't outrank a 4.8 from 400.

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Team

  • Daniel BellVeterinary Surgeon, Post Graduate Certificate in small animal surgery
  • Fiona WallVeterinary Surgeon
  • Claire DreverVeterinary Surgeon
  • Hannah LomasVeterinary Surgeon
  • Robyn McMullanHead Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Nurse qualification (2010)
  • Danielle HardleyVeterinary Nurse
  • Tabitha ChallonerVeterinary Nurse
  • Rebecca DickensonVeterinary Nurse
  • Kerry StarkeyVeterinary Nurse
  • Debbie GilbertsonClient Support Team Leader, Registered Animal Medicines Adviser (RAMA)
  • Michael GriffithsAdministration & Operations Manager
  • Beth CandyClient Support