Typical 2026 prices for 24 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 | |||
| Vet Exam Fee | £44–£90 | none yet | routine |
| Emergency Exam (after hours) | £90–£205 | none yet | covered |
| Puppy Vaccine Series | £150–£265 | none yet | routine |
| Annual Booster Vaccines | £53–£120 | none yet | routine |
| Spay (female) | £295–£650 | none yet | routine |
| Neuter (male) | £235–£475 | none yet | routine |
| Dental Cleaning (under anaesthesia) | £385–£770 | none yet | covered |
| Euthanasia + Cremation | £150–£415 | none yet | covered |
| Microchip | £30–£53 | none yet | routine |
| Common illnesses | |||
| Dental Cleaning with Extractions | £885–£2,070 | none yet | covered |
| Bloodwork Panel (CBC + chemistry) | £90–£205 | none yet | covered |
| X-rays (2 views) | £120–£295 | none yet | covered |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | £235–£475 | none yet | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | £90–£205 | none yet | covered |
| Urinary Tract Infection | £120–£265 | none yet | covered |
| Skin Allergy Workup | £175–£530 | none yet | covered |
| Vomiting / Diarrhea Visit | £120–£415 | none yet | covered |
| Surgery | |||
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | £1,480–£3,550 | none yet | covered |
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | £2,660–£4,735 | none yet | covered |
| Bloat (GDV) Emergency Surgery | £2,960–£5,915 | none yet | covered |
| Lump / Mass Removal | £355–£1,185 | none yet | covered |
| Fracture Repair | £1,775–£4,140 | none yet | covered |
| Emergency & major | |||
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | £2,960–£8,875 | none yet | covered |
| Diabetes (first year) | £1,185–£2,365 | none yet | covered |
Estimated annual routine care. Southampton highlighted.
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A standard exam runs £44–£90. Emergency exams start around £90.
Southampton sits at 1.02× the United Kingdom average, above most cities in our index.
At local prices a single ACL surgery can reach £4,735. If you could not absorb that, insurance usually pays off. Run the calculator with your breed.