If you've tried to find a Vets4Pets price list online, you've probably noticed the same thing thousands of other pet owners do every month: there isn't one. The national Vets4Pets site lists services but not prices. Branch websites vary wildly. The Facebook posts and forum threads people stitch together as a workaround are usually out of date.
We've spent the last year systematically collecting published prices from hundreds of Vets4Pets branches and storing them in our public database. This article is what that data actually says — what a typical Vets4Pets appointment costs in 2026, why prices differ so much between branches, and where Vets4Pets sits compared to the independent practice next door.
In short — typical Vets4Pets prices in 2026
- • Standard consultation: typically £52–£65 (range £42–£78)
- • Annual booster vaccination: typically £55–£75
- • Puppy vaccination course (2 jabs): typically £75–£110
- • Kitten vaccination course: typically £70–£95
- • Microchip: typically £25–£35
- • Cat castration: typically £75–£110
- • Cat spay: typically £110–£160
- • Dog castration (medium dog): typically £220–£340
- • Dog spay (medium dog): typically £290–£430
- • Complete Care Plan: typically £18–£26/month
Figures derived from prices published on individual Vets4Pets branch websites across the UK. Your local branch may sit outside these ranges — always check before you book. Last reviewed 4 June 2026.
Who actually owns Vets4Pets?
Vets4Pets is a brand of Pets at Home Group plc, a FTSE 250 retailer. As of 2026 there are around 440 Vets4Pets practices in the UK, most located inside or next to a Pets at Home store. The "Companion Care" brand was absorbed into Vets4Pets in 2019 and the brand also operates a referral arm, Vets4Pets Specialist.
Crucially, each Vets4Pets practice is run as a Joint Venture Partnership (JVP): the lead vet co-owns the business with Pets at Home Group and sets their own clinical and pricing decisions within the brand framework. That's the reason there is no single national price list — and it's why two Vets4Pets branches a few miles apart can charge noticeably different amounts for the same procedure.
Why prices vary so much between branches
From the prices we've collected, the spread on a single service can be eye-watering. A standard 10-minute consultation ranges from £42 to over £78 depending on branch. A medium-dog spay can swing by more than £150. The main drivers are:
- Local property and staffing costs — London and South-East branches sit at the top of every category.
- Branch ownership model — newer JVPs often launch with lower introductory pricing; established branches drift up over time.
- What's included — some branches' spay price covers post-op pain relief and the buster collar; others bill separately.
- The Complete Care plan offset — branches that push the monthly plan hard tend to have higher one-off list prices, because most of their regular clients pay through the plan.
What our data shows — service by service
Consultations
The typical Vets4Pets consultation in 2026 sits at £52–£65, with the median around £58. That's broadly in line with the UK average for corporate practices and around £4–£8 above the average independent in the same town. Some branches charge a discounted £35–£42 "quick-check" appointment for follow-ups; ask when you book.
Vaccinations
Annual boosters at Vets4Pets typically run £55–£75 — slightly above the UK average of ~£55. The puppy primary course (2 injections plus first health check) is usually £75–£110; the kitten course is a touch cheaper at £70–£95. Kennel cough is normally £25–£40 on top.
Neutering
This is where the gap with independents tends to be most visible:
- Cat castration: Vets4Pets £75–£110, independent UK average ~£65.
- Cat spay: Vets4Pets £110–£160, independent UK average ~£100.
- Dog castration (medium dog): Vets4Pets £220–£340, independent UK average ~£220.
- Dog spay (medium dog): Vets4Pets £290–£430, independent UK average ~£290.
A small charity-funded neutering scheme through Cats Protection or RSPCA branches can bring cat neutering down to a £15–£30 contribution if you qualify.
Dental work
A "scale and polish" without extractions typically runs £280–£430 at Vets4Pets, including pre-op bloods, anaesthesia and post-op pain relief. Extractions add £15–£60 each. Independent practices often quote 10–25% less for the same procedure — though as with all dentals, ask exactly what's included.
Microchipping
£25–£35 if booked alone; usually included free or at cost (£15) if combined with a first vaccination or neutering. The legal requirement for both dogs and cats means this is now usually a standalone visit only for newly imported or rescued pets.
The Vets4Pets Complete Care plan
Complete Care is Vets4Pets' monthly health plan. It typically costs £18–£26 per month for a dog (less for cats) and bundles annual boosters, kennel cough, year-round flea and worming treatment, a six-month health check, and a discount (usually 10%) on other services and food.
It is not insurance and doesn't cover illness or accidents. Whether it's worth it depends on whether you'd buy all of those things separately anyway — for many owners it works out roughly neutral, with the convenience as the main benefit. We've covered this in detail in our guide to UK vet care plans.
How Vets4Pets compares to independents
Across our dataset, Vets4Pets prices sit slightly above the UK average for routine services (consults, vaccinations, neutering) and broadly in line with other corporate chains (Medivet, CVS, Linnaeus). On dentals and major surgery the gap with independents widens. On medication and prescriptions, the difference is small because most practices benchmark to the same wholesale prices.
That doesn't mean a Vets4Pets is always the more expensive choice in your area — branch-level variation means your nearest independent could easily be more expensive than your nearest Vets4Pets. The only way to know is to compare specific branches.
We dug into this in more depth in Independent Vets vs Corporate Chains and our 2026 UK Vet Pricing Data Report.
The CMA investigation — what it means for Vets4Pets prices
In 2024–25 the Competition and Markets Authority opened a full market investigation into UK veterinary services, focusing on six large groups: Pets at Home (Vets4Pets), CVS, IVC Evidensia, Linnaeus (Mars), Medivet and VetPartners. The provisional findings highlighted weak price transparency, prescription fee mark-ups and limited consumer choice.
Pets at Home Group has since published a clearer national pricing framework and capped prescription dispensing fees at £21. We're tracking how this plays out across actual branch prices — early data suggests a small downward shift in consult and prescription pricing in 2026 versus 2025. See our full write-up of the CMA reforms and the prescription fee cap explainer.
How to find the cheapest Vets4Pets near you
- Use our vet price comparison tool — type in your postcode and filter by chain to see every Vets4Pets within range with their published prices.
- Always look at the two or three nearest independents at the same time. In around 30% of postcodes in our data, the nearest independent is meaningfully cheaper than the nearest Vets4Pets for routine work.
- Ask the branch directly for a written, itemised quote for the specific procedure you need. RCVS guidance requires them to provide one on request.
- If you're considering Complete Care, ask the branch to model 12 months of expected spend with and without the plan based on your pet's age and breed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vets4Pets the same as Pets at Home?
Vets4Pets is a brand of Pets at Home Group plc but each practice is co-owned by its lead vet through a Joint Venture Partnership. Clinically and operationally it's a vet practice, not a retail store.
Why do Vets4Pets prices vary so much between branches?
Because each branch sets its own prices. There is no national list. Local costs, ownership and what's included in each "package" all affect the final number.
Is Vets4Pets corporate?
Yes — it's part of one of the six large UK vet groups currently subject to the CMA market investigation. That said, the Joint Venture model gives individual branches more pricing autonomy than fully owned corporate sites.
Is Vets4Pets more expensive than independent vets?
On average, slightly — particularly for neutering and dental work. But branch-level variation is so large that the answer in your postcode depends on the specific branches involved. Always compare.
Does Vets4Pets do payment plans?
The Complete Care monthly plan covers preventive care. For one-off bills, most branches offer Payl8r or DivideBuy-style finance for treatment over £300. The Complete Care plan itself is not insurance.
How do I see the price list for my local Vets4Pets?
Many branches publish a basic price list on their individual practice page on vets4pets.com. For the complete picture — including prices the branch doesn't publish — you can look up your local Vets4Pets on our comparison site alongside every other practice in your area.