Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Bristol price index 1.08×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 | £47–£95 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | £95–£220 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | £155–£280 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | £56–£125 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | £315–£690 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £250–£500 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | £405–£815 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | £155–£440 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | £31–£56 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | £940–£2,190 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | £95–£220 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | £125–£315 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | £250–£500 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | £95–£220 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | £125–£280 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | £190–£565 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | £125–£440 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | £1,565–£3,760 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | £2,820–£5,010 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | £3,130–£6,265 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | £375–£1,255 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £1,880–£4,385 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | £3,130–£9,395 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | £1,255–£2,505 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Bristol highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £47–£95. Emergency exams start around £95.
Bristol sits at 1.08× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £5,010. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.