Vet practice in Colchester

    Aldham Veterinary Centre

    4.6(79 reviews)
    New Road, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PN

    Combined comparison cost

    £140.40Dog comparison cost
    £162.30Cat comparison cost
    £151.35Combined comparison cost
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    About this practice

    Aldham Veterinary Centre in Colchester

    Aldham Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice located in Aldham, Colchester, dedicated to the care of companion animals. It offers a range of veterinary services and is the twin practice of The Forge Veterinary Centre in Halstead.

    The practice was established by veterinary surgeon Nigel Sproule and his team to extend the expertise and family-focused approach of The Forge Veterinary Centre to the Colchester area. It prides itself on having kind, highly experienced vets and a dedicated, caring nursing team who aim to provide a friendly and personal service to pets and their owners.

    Pet owners can book appointments online. The practice also offers a Pet Health Plan, which has seen over 500 members join. Further details regarding services, opening hours, or emergency care would require additional information.

    Aldham Veterinary Centre is based at New Road, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PN in Essex. The practice treats birds, cats, dogs, exotic/wild, poultry and small mammals and publishes prices for 6 services including consultations from £58 and dog vaccinations from £58.

    Animals treated

    Dogs
    Cats
    Small Mammals
    Birds
    Exotic/Wild
    Poultry

    Aldham Veterinary Centre Prices

    From practice website
    Updated 30 Apr 2026
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    Combined comparison cost

    Dog comparison cost

    £140.40

    Cat comparison cost

    £162.30

    Combined comparison cost

    £151.35

    Recurring care pricing

    ConsultationAround Essex average
    £58
    Dog booster vaccination£10 below Essex avg (£68)
    £58
    Cat booster vaccination£11 above Essex avg (£69)
    £79.90
    Kennel cough vaccination
    £58
    Microchip£2 below Essex avg (£27)
    £24.40

    One-off costs

    Dog spay
    £332
    Cat spay
    £135
    Cat castrationAround Essex average
    £86.40

    These vary by weight, breed and clinical needs — request a quote from the practice.

    Additional services

    Follow-up consultation
    £41.40
    Young pet consultation
    £42.90
    Kitten vaccination course
    £98.90
    Puppy vaccination course
    £98.90
    Visit
    £236
    Written prescription fee
    £19.70

    Prices shown are guides extracted from the practice's published price list. Always confirm directly with the practice as costs can vary by pet, weight and clinical need.

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    Common questions about Aldham Veterinary Centre.

    Aldham Veterinary Centre reviews

    4.6(79 reviews)

    Average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 79 reviews. Sourced from Google.

    Latest reviews

    Read the five most recent/ recommended reviews for Aldham Veterinary Centre. Order provided by Google.

    • Jenny Minton· 3 months ago

      Absolutely amazing practice. The kindest reception staff, who hold professionalism, care, and absolute compassion. Vet Amy is just incredible, so experienced, and makes me feel like I can have 💯 faith and trust in her advice. She is so, so compassionate. Compared to somewhere I was before in Witham, these practices are millions of metres apart! Service and care is just phenomenal, and my kitten Marnie (and my family) are forever grateful ☺️ Your whole team just make the sometimes ‘scary’ experience so much better. Well done all of you x Mrs Minton x

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    • Rebecca Green· 5 months ago

      Can't thank the vets at Aldham and the Forge enough. Having come in with suspected tooth pain, Nigel promptly booked our rescue dog Martin in for next day tooth extraction. But after a more thorough look pre op spotted a lump on the thyroid. With extremely fast communication they were able to scan and find/excise the lump in the same operation and have probably saved our dog from alot of future pain/complications. The receptionists and nurses are always extremely kind and helpful. We are very grateful for their care and attention - can't recommend their services enough.

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    • Alison Bongo-Brown· 7 months ago

      Can't praise this vets enough. All the staff are so friendly, caring and all get invested in the health of your pet. My dog Millie recently swallowed a stone and needed emergency surgery. Monica, the vet, explained everything clearly and was very supportive post op as were the reception staff. Millie has made a full recovery thanks to their expert care and attention.

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    • Terry Hill· 11 months ago

      Very good. My 12 year old dog had to have some teeth out and everything was explained to me before and after the operation which went very well and my poor old girl has a new lease of life. I had previously been with one of the big vet companies but didn’t feel comfortable, feeling more like a walking cheque book than a customer. Highly recommend them.

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    • Natalie Withers· 2 years ago

      We’ve been with Aldham Vets since Milo was little (just under 4 years) we were recommended them by a fellow dog owner. They spoke so highly of the team and we understood why from the offset, they are always so friendly and helpful any time we visit. Each staff member is so knowledgeable which extends to their reception team as well. I would highly recommend their monthly plan where you get the injections, flea and worming included, it’s the best decision we made saving money and peace of mind.

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    Practice data sourced from the RCVS Find a Vet directory. Ratings from Google.