Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in GBP · Recall feed checked daily
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Vet costs in London

Typical 2026 prices for 24 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.

£1,055typical annual routine care
£195emergency exam, mid-point
£6,265worst-case ACL (TPLO) surgery
Dog in LondonLondon price index 1.35×
Price table

What vets charge in London

Typical range = what a general-practice clinic quotes. Real bills = median of verified owner submissions (published once we have three).

ProcedureTypical rangeReal billsInsurance
Routine care
Vet Exam Fee£59–£115none yetroutine
Emergency Exam (after hours)£115–£275none yetcovered
Puppy Vaccine Series£195–£350none yetroutine
Annual Booster Vaccines£70–£155none yetroutine
Spay (female)£390–£860none yetroutine
Neuter (male)£315–£625none yetroutine
Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia)£510–£1,020none yetcovered
Euthanasia + Cremation£195–£550none yetcovered
Microchip£39–£70none yetroutine
Common illnesses
Dental Cleaning with Extractions£1,175–£2,740none yetcovered
Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry)£115–£275none yetcovered
X-rays (2 views)£155–£390none yetcovered
Abdominal Ultrasound£315–£625none yetcovered
Ear Infection Treatment£115–£275none yetcovered
Urinary Tract Infection£155–£350none yetcovered
Skin Allergy Workup£235–£705none yetcovered
Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit£155–£550none yetcovered
Surgery
Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object)£1,960–£4,700none yetcovered
ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO)£3,525–£6,265none yetcovered
Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery£3,915–£7,830none yetcovered
Lump / Mass Removal£470–£1,565none yetcovered
Fracture Repair£2,350–£5,480none yetcovered
Emergency & major
Cancer Treatment (chemo course)£3,915–£11,745none yetcovered
Diabetes (first year)£1,565–£3,130none yetcovered

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Worst case first. Before choosing a clinic, know the two numbers that ruin budgets: emergency surgery for a swallowed object (£4,700) and bloat surgery (£7,830).
Insurance

Is pet insurance worth it in London?

For a young dog, plans in London run about £35–£75 a month. One surgery on the table above would repay years of premiums.

ManyPets

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Lifetime cover up to £15,000 a year, no co-payments for older dogs on core plans.

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Petplan

Ongoing conditions

The UK's biggest pet insurer; Covered For Life plans renew cover for ongoing conditions every year.

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Agria

Puppies and pedigree dogs

Lifetime policies with high vet-fee limits and free 5-week puppy cover through breeders.

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Disclosure: some links are referral links. They never change your price. We list insurers we would consider ourselves, not whoever pays most.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does a vet visit cost in London?

A standard exam runs £59–£115. Emergency exams start around £115.

Is London expensive for vet care?

London sits at 1.35× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.

Is pet insurance worth it in London?

At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £6,265. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.

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