Typical 2026 prices for 27 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Sheffield price index 0.90×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 | £39–£80 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £80–£155 | none yet | routine |
| Kitten Vaccine Series | £80–£155 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Vaccines & Wellness | £52–£95 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning | £210–£495 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £57–£155 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £80–£210 | none yet | covered |
| Ultrasound | £185–£365 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £80–£235 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £26–£52 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Urinary Tract Disease (non-blocked) | £155–£470 | none yet | covered |
| Kidney Disease, first year | £315–£1,255 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, medication per year | £210–£470 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection | £80–£210 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Infection | £105–£260 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Work-up | £130–£420 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting & Diarrhea Work-up | £130–£470 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes, first year | £625–£1,565 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Spay (female) | £90–£235 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £80–£185 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Extractions | £185–£625 | none yet | covered |
| Lump Removal & Biopsy | £260–£785 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Urinary Blockage (male cat) | £470–£2,140 | none yet | covered |
| Hyperthyroidism, radioiodine (I-131) | £835–£1,825 | none yet | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery | £1,045–£2,610 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £940–£2,610 | none yet | covered |
| Cancer Treatment | £1,565–£5,220 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Sheffield highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £39–£80. Emergency exams start around £80.
Sheffield sits at 0.90× the United Kingdom average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £2,140. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.