Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Aberdeen price index 0.98×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 | |||
| Exotic Wellness Exam | £51–£100 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £100–£200 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £85–£200 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £100–£255 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £70–£200 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | £23–£51 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £34–£70 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | £115–£340 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | £70–£200 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | £85–£225 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | £170–£400 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | £100–£265 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | £265–£540 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | £340–£1,025 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | £200–£1,365 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | £510–£1,420 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | £510–£1,250 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Aberdeen highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £51–£100. Emergency exams start around £100.
Aberdeen sits at 0.98× the United Kingdom average, at or below most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £1,365. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.