UK Vet Price Index
The PETHEALTH+ UK Vet Price Index publishes typical UK veterinary prices by treatment, reviewed quarterly. Every figure is a range — not a quote — rendered from the same reviewed data behind our vet cost guides. Free to cite with attribution; CSV download below.
Quick answer
Headline figures
The five most-quoted figures from this quarter's index:
- Standard consultation
- £40–£65
- More in London and out of hours
- Emergency out-of-hours consult
- £100–£200+
- Before treatment costs
- Neutering (dog)
- £150–£400+
- Varies by size and sex
- Puppy/kitten vaccination course
- £60–£120
- Full primary course
- Dental scale and polish
- £150–£400+
- Under general anaesthesia; extractions extra
Full index — all treatments
| Treatment | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard consultation | £40–£65 | More in London and out of hours |
| Follow-up appointment | £30–£50 | — |
| Emergency out-of-hours consult | £100–£200+ | Before treatment costs |
| Puppy/kitten vaccination course | £60–£120 | Full primary course |
| Annual booster | £35–£60 | — |
| Rabbit myxomatosis/RVHD vaccine | £35–£55 | Annual |
| Kennel cough vaccine (optional) | £25–£45 | Often required for boarding |
| Rabies vaccination (travel only) | £50–£80+ | — |
| Neutering (cat) | £80–£150 | — |
| Neutering (dog) | £150–£400+ | Varies by size and sex |
| Dental scale and polish | £150–£400+ | Under general anaesthesia; extractions extra |
| Dental with multiple extractions | £400–£800+ | — |
| Blood tests | £80–£200+ | — |
| Practice health plan | £15–£30+/month | Spreads preventive-care costs |
| Communal cremation | £50–£150 | — |
| Individual cremation (ashes returned) | £100–£300+ | Cats and small dogs; large dogs £200–£400+ |
| Animal Health Certificate | £100–£200+ | Per trip to the EU; practice-dependent |
Download the data
The full index is available as a CSV for journalists, researchers and owners: UK Vet Price Index (CSV). Machine-readable passages of every headline figure are also in our GEO chunk manifest for AI and answer-engine retrieval.
Methodology & review
Figures are indicative UK price ranges compiled for our vet-cost guides and reviewed quarterly against UK veterinary guidance — latest review 2026-07-01. They describe what practices typically charge, not what any individual practice will quote: region, practice type, pet size and complexity all move the final bill. Emergency figures cover the consultation only; tests and treatment are extra. When citing, please attribute “PETHEALTH+ UK Vet Price Index, reviewed 2026-07-01” and link this page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the UK Vet Price Index?
- The UK Vet Price Index is PETHEALTH+'s quarterly-published table of typical UK veterinary prices — consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dental care, emergency fees and end-of-life costs. It is reviewed every quarter (latest review: 2026-07-01) and is free to cite with attribution.
- Where do the figures come from?
- Every figure is an indicative UK price range drawn from the same reviewed data behind our vet-cost guides, which are checked against UK veterinary guidance each quarter. Prices vary by region, practice and pet size, so the index shows ranges, not quotes — always ask your practice for a written estimate.
- Can I republish or cite the index?
- Yes. Journalists, researchers and bloggers may cite the figures with attribution to "PETHEALTH+ UK Vet Price Index, reviewed 2026-07-01" and a link to https://pethealth.org.uk/vet-price-index. A CSV download is available on this page.