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12 vet practices in Plymouth 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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12
Practices listed
in Plymouth
1
With published
prices
7
Independent
practices
11
Service types
with price data

About the Plymouth vet market

CompareMyVet currently lists 12 vet practices in and around Plymouth, made up of 7 independent practices and 4 owned by larger groups.

Group-owned practices include: IVC Evidensia (3), CVS Group (1).

Of the 4 group-owned practices, 3 are part of private-equity-backed groups β€” a recent trend across the UK vet sector.

Of these, 1 practices (8%) have published price lists. More are being added as practices comply with the CMA's September 2026 transparency deadline.

Practices are spread across 6 postcode districts including PL9, PL6, PL2, PL4, PL5, PL7.

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

Why compare vets in Plymouth?

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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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth

Plymouth reflects the wider UK vet market: a mix of independents and corporate-owned practices. Of 12 practices listed, 7 are independent and 4 are part of larger groups.

The corporate groups represented in Plymouth include IVC Evidensia, CVS 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 Plymouth include Elm Vets Plymouth - Plymstock, Elm Vets Plymouth - Milehouse, Nirvana Vets, Elm Vets Plymouth - St Budeaux β€” 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 vet cover in Plymouth

Out of 12 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 →

Plymouth vet price guide

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

Prices below are aggregated from Plymouth 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£671 practice
Euthanasia catΒ£1971 practice
Euthanasia dog smallΒ£1971 practice
MicrochipΒ£201 practice
Neutering cat femaleΒ£1581 practice
Neutering cat maleΒ£1071 practice
Neutering dog femaleΒ£3741 practice
Neutering dog maleΒ£2441 practice
Vaccination annualΒ£741 practice
Vaccination kitten courseΒ£1041 practice
Vaccination puppy courseΒ£1041 practice

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

Written prescriptions β€” save on medication in Plymouth

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 Plymouth vets

Consultation fees vary between practices in Plymouth. As more Plymouth 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€” 7 of the 12 Plymouth practices we currently list are independently owned. The remaining 4 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. Plymouth 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.