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21 vet practices in Cardiff listed on CompareMyVet β€” 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.

This is the data we've collected so far β€” prices can and do change. Please confirm with the practice before your visit.

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21
Practices listed
in Cardiff
2
With published
prices
12
Independent
practices
8
Service types
with price data

About the Cardiff vet market

CompareMyVet currently lists 21 vet practices in and around Cardiff, made up of 12 independent practices and 8 owned by larger groups.

Group-owned practices include: Vets4Pets (4), CVS Group (2), Medivet (2).

Of the 8 group-owned practices, 2 are part of private-equity-backed groups β€” a recent trend across the UK vet sector.

Of these, 2 practices (10%) have published price lists. More are being added as practices comply with the CMA's September 2026 transparency deadline.

Practices are spread across 7 postcode districts including CF11, CF23, CF24, CF14, CF3, CF5.

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

Why compare vets in Cardiff?

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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 β€” 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 Cardiff postcode

    Enter your postcode to see all practices within your chosen radius β€” 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 β€” price, ownership, out-of-hours cover, or local convenience.

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Independent vs corporate vets in Cardiff

Cardiff reflects the wider UK vet market: a mix of independents and corporate-owned practices. Of 21 practices listed, 12 are independent and 8 are part of larger groups.

The corporate groups represented in Cardiff include Vets4Pets, CVS Group, Medivet. 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 Cardiff include Heath Vets - Whitchurch, Vale Veterinary Centre, Heath Vets - Cyncoed, St David Vet Centre - Pentwyn β€” 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 Cardiff

Out of 21 practices, 10 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 →

Cardiff vet price guide

Prices last confirmed 22 April 2026. Always check the practice website before your visit.

Prices below are aggregated from Cardiff practices that have published their fees. Each row shows the range across multiple practices β€” the spread is real and worth comparing. Prices change β€” please confirm directly with the practice before booking.

ServicePrice rangeData points
Consultation standardΒ£642 practices
MicrochipΒ£202 practices
Neutering cat femaleΒ£1502 practices
Neutering cat maleΒ£1002 practices
Neutering dog femaleΒ£3352 practices
Neutering dog maleΒ£2302 practices
Vaccination annualΒ£794 practices
Vaccination puppy courseΒ£1122 practices

Prices last updated 22 April 2026. Always confirm directly with the practice before booking.

Written prescriptions β€” save on medication in Cardiff

If your pet is on ongoing medication, asking for a written prescription and buying from a licensed online pharmacy can save significantly. Under new CMA rules, all UK vets must tell you this option exists, and prescription fees are capped at Β£21 for the first medicine. Learn how to save Β£200+ a year on pet medication →

Common questions about Cardiff vets

Consultation fees vary between practices in Cardiff. As more Cardiff practices publish their prices ahead of the CMA September 2026 deadline, CompareMyVet will display them so you can compare directly. Always confirm prices with the practice before booking.
Yes β€” 12 of the 21 Cardiff practices we currently list are independently owned. The remaining 8 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. Cardiff 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.