Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Liverpool price index 0.93×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 | £40–£80 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | £80–£190 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | £135–£245 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | £49–£110 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | £270–£595 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £215–£430 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | £350–£700 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | £135–£380 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | £27–£49 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | £810–£1,890 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | £80–£190 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | £110–£270 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | £215–£430 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | £80–£190 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | £110–£245 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | £160–£485 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | £110–£380 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | £1,350–£3,235 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | £2,425–£4,315 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | £2,695–£5,395 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | £325–£1,080 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £1,620–£3,775 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | £2,695–£8,090 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | £1,080–£2,160 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Liverpool highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £40–£80. Emergency exams start around £80.
Liverpool sits at 0.93× the United Kingdom average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £4,315. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.