Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Brighton price index 1.12×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 | £58–£115 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £115–£225 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £95–£225 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £115–£290 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £80–£225 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | £26–£58 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £39–£80 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | £130–£390 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | £80–£225 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | £95–£260 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | £195–£455 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | £115–£305 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | £305–£615 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | £390–£1,170 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | £225–£1,560 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | £585–£1,625 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | £585–£1,430 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Brighton highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £58–£115. Emergency exams start around £115.
Brighton sits at 1.12× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £1,560. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.