Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).
| Procedure | Typical range | Real bills | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine care | |||
| Vet Exam Fee | £49–£95 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | £95–£225 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | £160–£290 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | £58–£130 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | £325–£715 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £260–£520 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | £420–£845 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | £160–£455 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | £32–£58 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | £975–£2,275 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | £95–£225 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | £130–£325 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | £260–£520 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | £95–£225 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | £130–£290 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | £195–£585 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | £130–£455 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | £1,625–£3,900 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | £2,925–£5,195 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | £3,250–£6,495 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | £390–£1,300 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £1,950–£4,545 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | £3,250–£9,745 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | £1,300–£2,600 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Brighton highlighted.
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For a young dog, plans in Brighton run about £29–£60 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.
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A standard exam runs £49–£95. Emergency exams start around £95.
Brighton sits at 1.12× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £5,195. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.