Vet practice in Halstead

The Forge Veterinary Centre

4.9(87 reviews)
93b Head Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AZ
Open Weekends
Disabled Access
Car Park

Combined comparison cost

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

The Forge Veterinary Centre in Halstead

The Forge Veterinary Centre is located in Halstead and focuses on the care of companion animals. The practice has a long history in the area, offering a range of veterinary services. Nigel Sproule has run the practice since October 2005, supported by five other vets and a dedicated team, all committed to providing high standards of general veterinary practice. They pride themselves on offering excellent service from appointment booking through to treatment completion. The website provides an option to book appointments online and lists a contact number for inquiries. Further details on specific services and other practical information would likely be found on dedicated pages within their site.

The Forge Veterinary Centre is based at 93b Head Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AZ 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. It is open at weekends, offers on-site parking and provides step-free access.

Animals treated

Dogs
Cats
Small Mammals
Birds
Exotic/Wild
Poultry

The Forge Veterinary Centre Prices

From practice website
Updated 27 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£9 below Essex avg (£67)
£58
Cat booster vaccination£10 above Essex avg (£70)
£79.90
Kennel cough vaccination
£58
Microchip£3 below Essex avg (£28)
£24.40

One-off costs

Dog spay
£398
Dog castration£249 above Essex avg (£241)
£490
Cat spay
£135
Cat castration£11 below Essex avg (£97)
£86.40
Neutering (general)
£444

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
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.

Health Plans

Pet Health Club — Senior Cat

cat
senior
£19/month
  • Routine vaccinations
  • Health checks
  • Discounts on treatments

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Forge Veterinary Centre.

The Forge Veterinary Centre reviews

4.9(87 reviews)

Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 87 reviews. Sourced from Google.

Latest reviews

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  • Gemma Artus· a year ago

    Called in to get my second ID scan done for my dog who is migrating to Australia, I spoke to a very uninterested lady who told me is not something they want to do as they only have 1 vet who is able to complete this and they are very busy. She told me that I need to get in touch with the shipping company to discuss the steps, I advised I have already done this but if they are not interested in helping then I will go elsewhere, she said it was for the best. I would avoid using this vets at any costs as they really do not seem bothered to help with even the simplest requests.

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  • Paul Smith· 3 years ago

    My cat had been unwell for a couple of days, but deteriorated very rapidly overnight. I tried to call first thing but lines were busy so I decided to take him in without any appointment. A brief explanation to the receptionists and Big Bob was immediately seen by vet Beate. Bob needed in patient treatment and I collected him later that day. The support Bob received was superb. Straight to consultation; no question about not having an appointment. Wonderful help from all the staff. I have absolutely no qualms about taking any pet to this wonderful practice. My thanks to all. Paul Smith.

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  • Jenny Wakefield· 3 years ago

    Brilliant vets! Always been very helpful and reliable. Incredibly grateful to them for booking Mr Morph Mole in for teeth burring so quickly. Amy a brilliant vet!

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  • edd herring· 5 years ago

    EDIT: One of our cats, Buster somehow broke three toe bones in one paw. He has been well looked after having had several trips to the vet recently. Unfortunately due to Covid we are unable to attend his appointments with him and reassure him. He has made a good impression on the vets who now know him well. He has had X-rays and several pressure bandage changes over the last four weeks. We always want him back as soon as possible as we love and miss him and he is very clingy probably even more so with the injury. We are kept well informed and told as soon as we can collect him. One of the vets even travelled in on his day off to examine Buster's X-ray to see how his paw was healing and to decide whether an operation to pin the bones was necessary, he said that he was healing well and an operation was unnecessary at that time. Excellent care and attention to our four cats, they don't like travelling to our previous vets. The Forge is local and we have every confidence that our cats' wellbeing is their first priority

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  • Custom Build Torches· 6 years ago

    My son did work experience at this practice, working with Emily. He was totally blown away by the experience and the staff he worked along side. It gave him a slightly different insight into the practice, and it was certainly positive. In particular the passion the staff had towards caring for each and every animal, the professionalism in their work and interestingly, the consideration given towards the pet owners feelings. He came away with nothing but positives. As a parent I was also impressed with how they treated and looked after my son. Great experience all round and judging from my sons experience and observations I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the practice. A definite 5 star!

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