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79 vet practices in Bristol listed on CompareMyVet — with prices, ownership and services where practices have published them. See who charges what, who owns what, and make a more informed choice for your pet.

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79
Practices listed
in Bristol
24
With published
prices
34
Independent
practices
21
Service types
with price data

About the Bristol vet market

CompareMyVet currently lists 79 vet practices in and around Bristol, made up of 34 independent practices and 45 owned by larger groups.

Group-owned practices include: IVC Evidensia (16), Vets4Pets (16), CVS Group (10), PDSA (1), VetPartners (1), Medivet (1).

Of the 45 group-owned practices, 44 are part of private-equity-backed groups — a recent trend across the UK vet sector.

Of these, 24 practices (30%) have published price lists. More are being added as practices comply with the CMA's September 2026 transparency deadline.

Practices are spread across 29 postcode districts including BS16, BS4, BS34, BS20, BS37, BS6.

CMA September 2026 deadline: Under the Competition and Markets Authority's March 2026 reforms, all UK vet practices — including those in Bristol — will need to publish standard price lists by September 2026. CompareMyVet is updating prices as they become available.

Why compare vets in Bristol?

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Price transparency

Consultation fees and service prices vary significantly between practices. Comparing before you register could save money over your pet's lifetime.

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Ownership transparency

Know whether your vet is independently owned or part of a corporate chain. Both have pros and cons — the choice should be yours, informed.

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CMA reforms

From September 2026, all UK vets must publish standard price lists. CompareMyVet is the easiest way to compare them as they appear.

How CompareMyVet works

  1. Search your Bristol postcode

    Enter your postcode to see all practices within your chosen radius — with their location, services, and contact details.

  2. Compare prices & ownership

    Filter by independent or corporate-owned practices. See consultation fees, vaccination costs, and other services where practices have published them.

  3. Choose with confidence

    Make an informed decision based on the information that matters to you — price, ownership, out-of-hours cover, or local convenience.

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Independent vs corporate vets in Bristol

Bristol reflects the wider UK vet market: a mix of independents and corporate-owned practices. Of 79 practices listed, 34 are independent and 45 are part of larger groups.

The corporate groups represented in Bristol include IVC Evidensia, Vets4Pets, CVS Group, PDSA, VetPartners. Corporate groups typically offer standardised pricing, health plans and broader service ranges, but clinical decisions may be influenced by group-wide policies.

Independent practices in Bristol include Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, The Grove Veterinary Centre, The Pet Vet - Bristol, Animal House Vets - Westbury Park — among others. Independents often have closer ties to their local community and more flexibility in care decisions.

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Out-of-hours vet cover in Bristol

Out of 79 practices, 43 have out-of-hours or emergency cover information published. Some operate their own 24-hour service, others refer to dedicated emergency providers. Filter by 'OOH' in the tool to see only practices with confirmed cover. Learn more about emergency cover →

Bristol vet price guide

Prices below are aggregated from Bristol practices that have published their fees. Each row shows the range across multiple practices — the spread is real and worth comparing.

ServicePrice rangeData points
Annual booster (cat)£60–£9523 practices
Annual booster (dog)£54–£9523 practices
Cat castration
Cat
£76–£16522 practices
Cat spay
Cat
£90–£24022 practices
Dental scale and polish£300–£5504 practices
Dog castration
varies by patient category
£196–£52771 practices
Dog spay
varies by patient category
£275–£99571 practices
First consultation
varies by patient category
£45–£7123 practices
Kennel cough vaccination£38–£10622 practices
Kitten vaccination course
Kitten
£70–£14519 practices
Microchipping£29–£5515 practices
Nail clip£40–£454 practices
Nurse consultation£27–£4813 practices
Out of hours consultation£94–£2523 practices
Prescription fee (additional medicines)£123 practices
Prescription fee (first medicine)£21–£4010 practices
Primary vaccination£90–£14012 practices
Puppy vaccination course
Puppy
£70–£14520 practices
Rabbit neutering£111–£23819 practices
Rabbit vaccination£70–£11216 practices
Repeat consultation£44–£9219 practices

Always confirm prices directly with the practice before booking.

Written prescriptions — save on medication in Bristol

If your pet is on ongoing medication, asking for a written prescription and buying from a licensed online pharmacy can save significantly. In Bristol, prescription fees published by practices range between £21 and £40 for the first medicine. Under new CMA rules, all UK vets must tell you this option exists, and prescription fees are capped at £21 (this cap takes effect during the 2026 rollout). Learn how to save £200+ a year →

Common questions about Bristol vets

Among Bristol practices that have published their prices, first consultation fees range from £45 to £71. Independent practices and corporate groups often charge different amounts for the same service. CompareMyVet shows published prices side by side.
Yes — 34 of the 79 Bristol practices we currently list are independently owned. The remaining 45 are part of one of the major UK groups (CVS, IVC Evidensia, Medivet, Pets at Home (Vets4Pets), VetPartners or Linnaeus). CompareMyVet identifies which category each practice falls into.
Following the CMA's March 2026 market investigation, UK vet practices will be required to publish standard price lists by September 2026. Bristol practices are included in this requirement. CompareMyVet is adding practice prices as they become available through that rollout. Read more about the CMA reforms →

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About CompareMyVet

CompareMyVet is a UK vet comparison platform built in response to the Competition and Markets Authority's March 2026 reforms, which require practices to publish price lists and be transparent about ownership. We're live across multiple UK cities and expanding throughout 2026.

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