Typical 2026 prices for 17 procedures, from the annual check-up to emergency surgery, in GBP. Crowd-checked with real owner bills.
Southampton price index 1.02×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 | £53–£105 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam | £105–£205 | none yet | routine |
| Bloodwork Panel | £90–£205 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays | £105–£265 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia & Aftercare | £70–£205 | none yet | routine |
| Nail & Incisor Trim (awake) | £24–£53 | none yet | routine |
| Microchip | £35–£70 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Respiratory Infection | £120–£355 | none yet | covered |
| Mites & Parasites | £70–£205 | none yet | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | £90–£235 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Rabbit Spay (female) | £175–£415 | none yet | routine |
| Rabbit or Ferret Neuter (male) | £105–£280 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | £280–£560 | none yet | covered |
| Abscess Surgery | £355–£1,065 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| GI Stasis | £205–£1,420 | none yet | covered |
| Uterine Tumour Surgery | £530–£1,480 | none yet | covered |
| Bladder Stones | £530–£1,300 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Southampton highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £53–£105. Emergency exams start around £105.
Southampton sits at 1.02× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £1,420. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.