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Vets in Chelmsford, Essex

16 practices in Chelmsford, Essex

Prices from 10 practices · Google reviews for 14 practices · Ownership known for 9 practices · Updated 22 October 2026 · Data by Vet Verified

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Vet Verified lists 16 veterinary practices in Chelmsford, Essex. Filter by species, services, facilities or whether a practice is open now, then open a profile for contact details and more information.

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Vet prices in Chelmsford, Essex

Typical published prices from the 10 practices in Chelmsford, Essex that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.

Source: Prices published on practices’ or their groups’ websites, gathered by Vet Verified, checked as recently as 21 October 2026. How we collect prices

These are publicly listed fees, not quotes. Prices vary by pet, weight, clinical need and what is included. Typical figures are medians, to the nearest pound. For dogs, the typical figure is usually for the smallest size a practice lists. Confirm the current total with the practice.

Quoting these prices? Credit Vet Verified and link here, as the data licence explains.

Vet Verified, "Vet prices in Chelmsford, Essex", prices checked up to October 2026, https://vetverified.com/vets-near/chelmsford#prices

Compare vets in Chelmsford, Essex

Listed prices, imported ratings, opening hours and ownership for the 16 practices in Chelmsford, Essex. Shortlist up to five to compare them in detail.

  • Lowest consultation for a dog

    £30

    RSPCA - Essex Mid and North Branch (Chelmsford Clinic) · typical £59 across 10 practices

  • Open until 7pm or later

    7 practices

    on at least one weekday

Listed prices for a dog, ratings, opening hours and ownership at vets in Chelmsford, Essex
Practice Rating Consultation Booster Spay Castration Hours Ownership Shortlist
Clarendon House Veterinary Centre Chelmsford CM2 £77 £95 from £400 from £273 Open late Sat Sun Part of CVS Vets
Edgewood Vets - Purleigh CM3 £49.50 £65 from £278.43 from £241.68 Open late Sat Sun Part of Linnaeus
Elm House Veterinary Centre CM2 £57.75 £65 from £276 from £215 Open late Sat
House and Jackson - Writtle CM1 £61.12 £62.44 from £266.61 from £164.47 Open late Sat Part of House and Jackson Veterinary Hospital
Medivet - Chelmsford CM2 £65 £77 from £322 from £215 Open late Sat Part of Medivet
RSPCA - Essex Mid and North Branch (Chelmsford Clinic) CM2 £30 Lowest £38 Lowest from £190 Lowest from £150 Lowest Part of RSPCA
Spring Lodge Vets - Beaulieu Square CM1 £73 £81 from £473 from £353 Sat Part of Inspiring Vet Care
Spring Lodge Vets - Broomfield Road CM1 £73 £81 from £473 from £353 Part of Inspiring Vet Care
Vets for Pets - Chelmsford CM2 £57.50 £62 from £325.50 from £245.50 Open late Sat Sun Part of Vets for Pets
Vista Vets CM2 £51 £45 from £295 from £205 Open late Sat Sun
Typical in Chelmsford, Essex £59 £65 £309 £228
UK typical £61 £75 £365 £270

Showing 10 of 16 practices. 6 practices publish no core prices yet.

Source: Prices and opening hours from practices’ and groups’ websites, ownership recorded by Vet Verified, and ratings from imported Google reviews.

Listed prices, not quotes. Each is a practice's lowest standard price for the item; "from" means it lists more than one amount, such as one per dog size, or a starting price.

Veterinary practices in Chelmsford, Essex at a glance

Our directory currently lists 16 veterinary practices in Chelmsford, Essex, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 6.4 vet practices per 10 sq km.

Directory information last updated 22 October 2026.

Practices listed
16
shown on this page
Currently active
16
in our directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
6.4
per 10 sq km

Google reviews in Chelmsford, Essex

We have imported Google reviews for 14 of the 16 practices listed. Across those 95 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.6 out of 5.

Average rating
4.6/5
Practices with reviews
14/16
Reviews imported
95
  • 5-star

    85 (89%)

  • 4-star

    1 (1%)

  • 3-star

    1 (1%)

  • 2-star

    1 (1%)

  • 1-star

    7 (7%)

Source: Google reviews imported by Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history.

Open a practice profile to read the reviews we hold.

Practice ownership in Chelmsford, Essex

We have confirmed ownership information for 9 vet practices, either as independent practices or as members of a known group. We do not assume that an unclassified practice is independent.

  • Confirmed independent

    Ownership type

    0 vet practices · 0%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    9 vet practices · 56%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    7 vet practices · 44%

Source: Ownership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.

“Not yet classified” means we do not have enough evidence to describe the practice as independent or group-owned.

Species coverage

The proportion of listed practices that list care for each species.

  • Cats

    Species

    11 vet practices · 69%

  • Dogs

    Species

    11 vet practices · 69%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    10 vet practices · 63%

  • Birds

    Species

    4 vet practices · 25%

  • Equines

    Species

    4 vet practices · 25%

  • Exotic

    Species

    2 vet practices · 13%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    11 vet practices · 69%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    4 vet practices · 25%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    4 vet practices · 25%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    2 vet practices · 13%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Dentistry

    Service

    10 vet practices · 63%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    10 vet practices · 63%

  • Microchipping

    Service

    10 vet practices · 63%

  • Neutering

    Service

    10 vet practices · 63%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    10 vet practices · 63%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    8 vet practices · 50%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    16 vet practices · 100%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    11 vet practices · 69%

  • Late weekday opening listed

    Opening

    7 vet practices · 44%

Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.

Known group presence

Veterinary groups with branches listed in this area. We do not assume that other practices are independent.

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    2 vet practices · 13%

  • CVS Vets

    Group

    1 vet practice · 6%

  • House and Jackson Veterinary Hospital

    Group

    1 vet practice · 6%

  • Linnaeus

    Group

    1 vet practice · 6%

  • Medivet

    Group

    1 vet practice · 6%

  • RSPCA

    Group

    1 vet practice · 6%

Source: Group membership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.

Listed accreditations

Accreditations shown on local practice listings.

  • RCVS General Practice

    Accreditation

    7 vet practices · 44%

  • Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver

    Accreditation

    2 vet practices · 13%

  • RCVS Core Standards

    Accreditation

    2 vet practices · 13%

Source: Practice Standards Scheme awards from the RCVS register where we have matched the practice; others from practices’ own websites.

Where practices cluster

Postcode areas accounting for the largest share of matched practices.

  • CM2

    Postcode

    9 vet practices · 56%

Source: Practice addresses in the Vet Verified directory.

Practice detail

How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    16 vet practices · 100%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    15 vet practices · 94%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    15 vet practices · 94%

Source: The Vet Verified directory.

Choosing a vet in Chelmsford, Essex

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Chelmsford, Essex?
A first consultation typically costs £59 at the 10 practices in Chelmsford, Essex that publish the price, from £30 to £77, from prices checked up to October 2026. That is in line with the UK median of £61. The lowest listed price is £30 at RSPCA - Essex Mid and North Branch (Chelmsford Clinic). These are published fees, not quotes.
How much is an annual booster vaccination in Chelmsford, Essex?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Chelmsford, Essex is £65 for a dog across 10 practices (UK median £75), and £68 for a cat across 10 practices (UK median £76), from prices checked up to October 2026. Some practices include the booster in a monthly health plan.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog or cat in Chelmsford, Essex?
In Chelmsford, Essex, typical published prices are £309 for a dog spay, £228 for a dog castration, £116 for a cat spay, £86 for a cat castration, from prices checked up to October 2026. Dog prices rise with weight, and these figures usually use the smallest size a practice lists. Ask the practice what the price includes, such as pain relief and post-operative checks.
Which vets in Chelmsford, Essex are open late?
7 practices in Chelmsford, Essex list opening until 7pm or later, or all day, on at least one weekday: Clarendon House Veterinary Centre Chelmsford, Edgewood Vets - Purleigh, Elm House Veterinary Centre, House and Jackson - Writtle, Medivet - Chelmsford, Vets for Pets - Chelmsford and 1 more. Check the day's hours with the practice before you travel.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Chelmsford, Essex?
Vet Verified has imported 95 Google reviews for 14 vet practices in Chelmsford, Essex, as of October 2026. Their average rating is 4.6 out of 5. These are not the practices’ complete Google review histories.
What ownership information is available for veterinary practices in Chelmsford, Essex?
We have confirmed that 0 vet practices are independent and 9 belong to a known group, as of October 2026. We leave other listings unclassified unless we have enough evidence to identify their ownership.
Which species are most often listed by practices in Chelmsford, Essex?
Small Mammals is the most commonly listed species, appearing on 10 practice profiles, as of October 2026. Use the species filter to narrow the results.