45 vet practices in Manchester 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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CompareMyVet currently lists 45 vet practices in and around Manchester, made up of 17 independent practices and 28 owned by larger groups.
Group-owned practices include: Vets4Pets (7), PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons (3), Ashleigh Veterinary Centre (2), Medivet (2), Buchanan Veterinary Group (2), White Cross Vets (2), Gourley Veterinary Surgeons (2), PDSA (1), Regan Veterinary Group (1), CVS Group (1), VetPartners (1), Go Vets (1), Tameside Veterinary Clinic (1), Vets Now (1), Jollyes (1).
Of the 28 group-owned practices, 7 are part of private-equity-backed groups — a recent trend across the UK vet sector.
Of these, 10 practices (22%) have published price lists. More are being added as practices comply with the CMA's September 2026 transparency deadline.
Practices are spread across 23 postcode districts including M28, M33, M34, M41, M20, M40.
CMA September 2026 deadline: Under the Competition and Markets Authority's March 2026 reforms, all UK vet practices — including those in Manchester — will need to publish standard price lists by September 2026. CompareMyVet is updating prices as they become available.
Consultation fees and service prices vary significantly between practices. Comparing before you register could save money over your pet's lifetime.
Know whether your vet is independently owned or part of a corporate chain. Both have pros and cons — the choice should be yours, informed.
From September 2026, all UK vets must publish standard price lists. CompareMyVet is the easiest way to compare them as they appear.
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Filter by independent or corporate-owned practices. See consultation fees, vaccination costs, and other services where practices have published them.
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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Manchester reflects the wider UK vet market: a mix of independents and corporate-owned practices. Of 45 practices listed, 17 are independent and 28 are part of larger groups.
The corporate groups represented in Manchester include Vets4Pets, PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons, Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Medivet, Buchanan Veterinary Group. 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 Manchester include Mount Road Veterinary Surgery, Harrison Family Vets - Didsbury, Yew Tree Veterinary Surgery, Manchester Cat Clinic — among others. Independents often have closer ties to their local community and more flexibility in care decisions.
Read more about the independent vs corporate question →
Out-of-hours cover varies between Manchester practices — check individual practice listings in CompareMyVet to see who provides 24-hour care, who refers to dedicated emergency providers, and who closes overnight. Knowing your nearest 24-hour vet before an emergency can save critical time. Learn more about emergency cover →
Prices below are aggregated from Manchester practices that have published their fees. Each row shows the range across multiple practices — the spread is real and worth comparing.
| Service | Price range | Data points |
|---|---|---|
| Annual booster (cat) | £46–£94 | 8 practices |
| Annual booster (dog) | £46–£80 | 8 practices |
| Cat castration Cat | £92–£130 | 8 practices |
| Cat spay Cat | £132–£173 | 8 practices |
| Dental scale and polish | £595 | 2 practices |
| Dog castration varies by patient category | £241–£475 | 23 practices |
| Dog spay varies by patient category | £280–£594 | 23 practices |
| First consultation | £40–£70 | 10 practices |
| Kennel cough vaccination | £39–£66 | 8 practices |
| Kitten vaccination course Kitten | £64–£117 | 5 practices |
| Microchipping | £16–£39 | 6 practices |
| Nail clip | £26–£38 | 4 practices |
| Nurse consultation | £26–£37 | 5 practices |
| Prescription fee (first medicine) | £21–£29 | 3 practices |
| Primary vaccination | £46–£95 | 6 practices |
| Puppy vaccination course Puppy | £64–£116 | 5 practices |
| Rabbit neutering | £176–£180 | 4 practices |
| Repeat consultation | £36–£68 | 8 practices |
If your pet is on ongoing medication, asking for a written prescription and buying from a licensed online pharmacy can save significantly. In Manchester, prescription fees published by practices range between £21 and £29 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 →
CompareMyVet currently lists 45 Manchester practices, with more being added as we expand. Search by postcode to see what's near you right now.
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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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