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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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45
Practices listed
in Manchester
10
With published
prices
17
Independent
practices
18
Service types
with price data

About the Manchester vet market

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.

Why compare vets in Manchester?

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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 Manchester 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 Manchester

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.

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Out-of-hours vet cover in Manchester

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 →

Manchester vet price guide

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.

ServicePrice rangeData points
Annual booster (cat)£46–£948 practices
Annual booster (dog)£46–£808 practices
Cat castration
Cat
£92–£1308 practices
Cat spay
Cat
£132–£1738 practices
Dental scale and polish£5952 practices
Dog castration
varies by patient category
£241–£47523 practices
Dog spay
varies by patient category
£280–£59423 practices
First consultation£40–£7010 practices
Kennel cough vaccination£39–£668 practices
Kitten vaccination course
Kitten
£64–£1175 practices
Microchipping£16–£396 practices
Nail clip£26–£384 practices
Nurse consultation£26–£375 practices
Prescription fee (first medicine)£21–£293 practices
Primary vaccination£46–£956 practices
Puppy vaccination course
Puppy
£64–£1165 practices
Rabbit neutering£176–£1804 practices
Repeat consultation£36–£688 practices

Prices last updated 20 April 2026. Always confirm directly with the practice before booking.

Written prescriptions — save on medication in Manchester

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 →

Common questions about Manchester vets

Among Manchester practices that have published their prices, first consultation fees range from £40 to £70. Independent practices and corporate groups often charge different amounts for the same service. CompareMyVet shows published prices side by side.
Yes — 17 of the 45 Manchester practices we currently list are independently owned. The remaining 28 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. Manchester 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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