Very polite staff had to put my dogs to sleep and they were all very nice and helpful
About City Vets - Alphington
City Vets is located at 12 Lovelace Gardens in Alphington, Exeter. The practice treats cats and dogs, offering dentistry, diagnostic imaging, microchipping, neutering, vaccinations, and flea and worm treatments. It opens Monday to Friday with morning and afternoon appointments. Weekend appointments are available at the St Thomas or Heavitree surgeries. The practice has RCVS Core Standards accreditation, a car park, and disabled access.
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Animals we care for
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Cats
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Dogs
Facilities
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Client car park
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Car park nearby
Services
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Dentistry
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Flea and worm treatments
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Microchipping
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Neutering
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Referral interests
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Vaccinations
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Diagnostic imaging
Accreditations
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RCVS General Practice
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Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver
RCVS Practice Standards Scheme: Small Animal General Practice
Prices
Checked 11 October 2026
- Consultation
- £62
- About average nearby
- Annual booster · dog
- £71
- About average nearby
- Spay · dog
- From £376
- Castration · dog
- From £275
| Item | Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Small pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultations | ||||
| Consultation | £62 all pets | |||
| Follow-up consultation | £54 all pets | |||
| Nurse appointment | £39 all pets | |||
| Vaccinations | ||||
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £95 | £95 | – | – |
| Annual booster | £71 | £71 | £71 | – |
| Kennel cough includes consultation | £60 | – | – | – |
| Neutering | ||||
| Castration |
From £275
| £115 | – | – |
| Spay |
From £376
| £145 | – | – |
| Keyhole spay |
From £612
| – | – | – |
| Medicines & prescriptions | ||||
| Written prescription | £21 all pets | |||
| Each extra prescription item | £12.50 all pets | |||
| Dispensing fee | £10 all pets | |||
| Medicine administration fee | £18 all pets | |||
| Other treatments & fees | ||||
| Nail clip | £24 all pets | |||
| Anal gland expression | £23 all pets | |||
| Microchipping | £25 all pets | |||
| Animal health certificate | £207 all pets | |||
| Dental assessment | £390 | £340 | – | – |
| Physiotherapy session | £45 all pets | |||
| Laser therapy session | £45 all pets | |||
| X-ray | £337 all pets | |||
| Ultrasound (abdominal) | £232 all pets | |||
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £266 all pets | |||
| Cytology (ear swab) | £14 all pets | |||
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £25 all pets | |||
| Basic urine screen | £37.50 all pets | |||
| CT scan | From £1155 all pets | |||
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £70 all pets | |||
| Euthanasia | £195 | £200 | – | – |
| Communal cremation |
From £37.50
| £37.50 | £37.50 | £30 |
| Individual cremation |
From £216.88
| From £190.10 | – | From £169.50 |
Health plans
Cityvets preventative healthcare plan
- Dog, under 10 kg £17 a month
- Dog, 10.1–20 kg £18 a month
- Dog, 20.1–40 kg £21 a month
- Cat £16 a month
- Rabbit £15 a month
Giant dog healthcare plan
- Dog, over 40 kg £25.50 a month
Health plan
- Dog, under 10 kg £17 a month
- Dog, 10.1–20 kg £18 a month
- Cat £16 a month
- Consultation
- £62
- About average nearby
- Annual booster · dog
- £71
- About average nearby
- Spay · dog
- From £376
- Castration · dog
- From £275
| Item | Dog |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £62 all pets |
| Follow-up consultation | £54 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £39 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £95 |
| Annual booster | £71 |
| Kennel cough includes consultation | £60 |
| Neutering | |
| Castration |
From £275
|
| Spay |
From £376
|
| Keyhole spay |
From £612
|
| Medicines & prescriptions | |
| Written prescription | £21 all pets |
| Each extra prescription item | £12.50 all pets |
| Dispensing fee | £10 all pets |
| Medicine administration fee | £18 all pets |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £24 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £23 all pets |
| Microchipping | £25 all pets |
| Animal health certificate | £207 all pets |
| Dental assessment | £390 |
| Physiotherapy session | £45 all pets |
| Laser therapy session | £45 all pets |
| X-ray | £337 all pets |
| Ultrasound (abdominal) | £232 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £266 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £14 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £25 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £37.50 all pets |
| CT scan | From £1155 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £70 all pets |
| Euthanasia | £195 |
| Communal cremation |
From £37.50
|
| Individual cremation |
From £216.88
|
Health plans
Cityvets preventative healthcare plan
- Dog, under 10 kg £17 a month
- Dog, 10.1–20 kg £18 a month
- Dog, 20.1–40 kg £21 a month
Giant dog healthcare plan
- Dog, over 40 kg £25.50 a month
Health plan
- Dog, under 10 kg £17 a month
- Dog, 10.1–20 kg £18 a month
- Consultation
- £62
- About average nearby
- Annual booster · cat
- £71
- About average nearby
- Spay · cat
- £145
- About average nearby
- Castration · cat
- £115
- About average nearby
| Item | Cat |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £62 all pets |
| Follow-up consultation | £54 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £39 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £95 |
| Annual booster | £71 |
| Neutering | |
| Castration | £115 |
| Spay | £145 |
| Medicines & prescriptions | |
| Written prescription | £21 all pets |
| Each extra prescription item | £12.50 all pets |
| Dispensing fee | £10 all pets |
| Medicine administration fee | £18 all pets |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £24 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £23 all pets |
| Microchipping | £25 all pets |
| Animal health certificate | £207 all pets |
| Dental assessment | £340 |
| Physiotherapy session | £45 all pets |
| Laser therapy session | £45 all pets |
| X-ray | £337 all pets |
| Ultrasound (abdominal) | £232 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £266 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £14 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £25 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £37.50 all pets |
| CT scan | From £1155 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £70 all pets |
| Euthanasia | £200 |
| Communal cremation | £37.50 |
| Individual cremation | From £190.10 |
Health plans
Cityvets preventative healthcare plan
- Cat £16 a month
Health plan
- Cat £16 a month
- Consultation
- £62
- About average nearby
- Annual booster · rabbit
- £71
- About average nearby
| Item | Rabbit |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £62 all pets |
| Follow-up consultation | £54 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £39 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| Annual booster | £71 |
| Medicines & prescriptions | |
| Written prescription | £21 all pets |
| Each extra prescription item | £12.50 all pets |
| Dispensing fee | £10 all pets |
| Medicine administration fee | £18 all pets |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £24 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £23 all pets |
| Microchipping | £25 all pets |
| Animal health certificate | £207 all pets |
| Physiotherapy session | £45 all pets |
| Laser therapy session | £45 all pets |
| X-ray | £337 all pets |
| Ultrasound (abdominal) | £232 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £266 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £14 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £25 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £37.50 all pets |
| CT scan | From £1155 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £70 all pets |
| Communal cremation | £37.50 |
Health plans
Cityvets preventative healthcare plan
- Rabbit £15 a month
- Consultation
- £62
- About average nearby
| Item | Small pet |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £62 all pets |
| Follow-up consultation | £54 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £39 all pets |
| Medicines & prescriptions | |
| Written prescription | £21 all pets |
| Each extra prescription item | £12.50 all pets |
| Dispensing fee | £10 all pets |
| Medicine administration fee | £18 all pets |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £24 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £23 all pets |
| Microchipping | £25 all pets |
| Animal health certificate | £207 all pets |
| Physiotherapy session | £45 all pets |
| Laser therapy session | £45 all pets |
| X-ray | £337 all pets |
| Ultrasound (abdominal) | £232 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £266 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £14 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £25 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £37.50 all pets |
| CT scan | From £1155 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £70 all pets |
| Communal cremation | £30 |
| Individual cremation | From £169.50 |
A new puppy’s vet costs here
From this practice’s listed prices, not a quote.
- Vaccination course
- £95
- Microchipping
- £25
- Spay
- £376
- First year
- £496
- Each year after: annual booster
- £71
12% below the UK typical of £566 for the same care.
Or a health plan here: £17 a month (£204 a year). Plans usually cover vaccinations, check-ups and flea and worm treatment, so check what this one includes.
How these prices compare nearby
9 practices publish comparable prices
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Castration (Cat)
Surgeries and treatments · 7 practices
£115
£104.50 · Lowest at Vets for Pets - Devon £125 -
Microchipping
Consultation and preventative care · 7 practices
£25
£5 · Lowest at City Vets - Heavitree £36 -
Prescription fee
Prescription, dispensing and administration · 7 practices
£21
£21 · Lowest at Ark Vets - Exeter £34 -
Spay (traditional/open) (Cat)
Surgeries and treatments · 7 practices
£145
£145 · Lowest at City Vets - Heavitree £175 -
Animal health certificate
Consultation and preventative care · 6 practices
£207
£150 · Lowest at Jonathan Wood Veterinary Surgeons - Bernaville Nurseries £305 -
Repeat consultation
Consultation and preventative care · 6 practices
£54
£40 · Lowest at Jonathan Wood Veterinary Surgeons - Bernaville Nurseries £65
Address
12 Lovelace Gardens
Alphington
Exeter
EX2 8XQ
More contact details
- Main · alphington@cityvets.co.uk
Client feedback
Reviews of City Vets - Alphington
Overall rating
5.0
Based on 8 reviews
Rating breakdown
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Google review
A truly brilliant vet practice. Sam and his team, always go the extra mile. They care deeply and have provided amazing care. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Google review
Vets that care, prioritize the health and well being of pets and support owners, especially when the day they dread arrives. Forever grateful to Sam and his team, both front of house and behind the scenes for their recent care for our little B 💔
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Google review
Very friendly staff who have taken good care of my animals for over 2 decades.
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Google review
Couldn't of asked for a better vets. Friendly and respectful veterinarians/secretary staff. Especially with my male hating female dog. Appreciate everything they've done for me and my animals even with my rabbit sad and unexpected passing
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Google review
Easy access and parking, staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Really pleasant waiting room. The vet I saw was also extremely good and provided excellent advice and guidance on the dental treatment for my cat.
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Google review
They are just brilliant! The whole team! My rottie loves going to the vets and all I have to utter is 'Sharon and Sam' and the tail starts wagging and she knows where she's going! They handle her gently, with understanding, and she is comfortable with them. Highly recommend!
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Google review
Outstanding vets. We are regulars at Buddle Lane for old and new pets. More recently new with puppies Maggie and Daisy. Wouldn't go anywhere else and the whole team truly put there heart and sole into each and every animal and human. xx
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