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Vets in Hertfordshire

94 practices in Hertfordshire

Prices from 69 practices · Google reviews for 84 practices · Ownership known for 73 practices · Updated 22 October 2026 · Data by Vet Verified

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Vet prices in Hertfordshire

Typical published prices from the 69 practices in Hertfordshire 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 22 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 Hertfordshire", prices checked up to October 2026, https://vetverified.com/vets-near/hertfordshire#prices

Compare vets across Hertfordshire

Typical listed prices and independent practices in 14 towns across Hertfordshire, so you can see how nearby areas compare before you choose where to look.

  • Lowest typical consultation

    £61

    Hemel Hempstead, Hertford and 1 more · county typical £63

  • Most practices

    7

    Hemel Hempstead, Watford

  • Most independent (5+ classified practices)

    14%

    Watford · 1 of 7 classified

  • Open on Sundays

    14 practices

    in 7 towns listed here

Typical vet prices by town in Hertfordshire
Town Practices Consultation Dog booster Dog spay Cat spay Independent
Vets in Hemel Hempstead 7 · 6 priced £61 Lowest £76 £357 £153 0 of 7 classified
Vets in Watford 7 · 6 priced £64 £80 £394 £164 1 of 7 classified
Vets in St Albans 6 · 4 priced £62 £72 £378 £165 0 of 4 classified
Vets in Stevenage 6 · 5 priced £70 £76 £399 £177 0 of 6 classified
Vets in Hertford 5 · 3 priced £61 Lowest £71 Lowest £525 £210 0 of 2 classified
Vets in Royston 5 · 1 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 1 classified
Vets in Ware 4 · 3 priced £69 £87 £525 £210 0 of 3 classified
Vets in Bishop's Stortford 3 · 2 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 3 classified
Vets in Bushey 3 · 3 priced £62 £84 £394 £166 0 of 3 classified
Vets in Cheshunt 3 · 2 priced Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 3 classified
Hertfordshire typical £63 £77 £383 £161
UK typical £61 £75 £365 £155

Showing 10 of 14 towns.

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

Listed prices, not quotes. A town shows a typical price only when at least 3 of its practices list the item; each figure is the median of those practices' lowest standard prices, to the nearest pound. Independents are counted out of the practices whose ownership we have classified, as independent or part of a group.

Veterinary practices in Hertfordshire at a glance

Our directory currently lists 94 veterinary practices in Hertfordshire, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 5.7 vet practices per 100 sq km.

Directory information last updated 22 October 2026.

Practices listed
94
shown on this page
Currently active
94
in our directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
5.7
per 100 sq km

Google reviews in Hertfordshire

We have imported Google reviews for 84 of the 94 practices listed. Across those 569 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Average rating
4.5/5
Practices with reviews
84/94
Reviews imported
569
  • 5-star

    482 (85%)

  • 4-star

    17 (3%)

  • 3-star

    6 (1%)

  • 2-star

    6 (1%)

  • 1-star

    58 (10%)

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 Hertfordshire

We have confirmed ownership information for 73 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

    2 vet practices · 2%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    71 vet practices · 76%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    21 vet practices · 22%

1 practice is confirmed as locally owned and operated.

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.

  • Dogs

    Species

    89 vet practices · 95%

  • Cats

    Species

    88 vet practices · 94%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    69 vet practices · 73%

  • Birds

    Species

    21 vet practices · 22%

  • Exotic

    Species

    15 vet practices · 16%

  • Equines

    Species

    7 vet practices · 7%

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

    89 vet practices · 95%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    22 vet practices · 23%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    7 vet practices · 7%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    7 vet practices · 7%

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

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Microchipping

    Service

    63 vet practices · 67%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    63 vet practices · 67%

  • Neutering

    Service

    58 vet practices · 62%

  • Dentistry

    Service

    46 vet practices · 49%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    46 vet practices · 49%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    44 vet practices · 47%

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

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    85 vet practices · 90%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    62 vet practices · 66%

  • Late weekday opening listed

    Opening

    65 vet practices · 69%

  • Emergency periods listed

    Opening

    1 vet practice · 1%

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.

  • Medivet

    Group

    19 vet practices · 20%

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    14 vet practices · 15%

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    9 vet practices · 10%

  • Linnaeus

    Group

    8 vet practices · 9%

  • CVS Vets

    Group

    5 vet practices · 5%

  • Bishops Stortford Vets

    Group

    2 vet practices · 2%

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

Practice detail

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

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    93 vet practices · 99%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    92 vet practices · 98%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    92 vet practices · 98%

Source: The Vet Verified directory.

Choosing a vet in Hertfordshire

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Hertfordshire?
A first consultation typically costs £63 at the 69 practices in Hertfordshire that publish the price, from £42 to £74.89, from prices checked up to October 2026. That is in line with the UK median of £61. The lowest listed price is £42 at Oak Vets. These are published fees, not quotes.
How much is an annual booster vaccination in Hertfordshire?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Hertfordshire is £77 for a dog across 68 practices (UK median £75), and £79 for a cat across 69 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 Hertfordshire?
In Hertfordshire, typical published prices are £383 for a dog spay, £276 for a dog castration, £161 for a cat spay, £118 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 town in Hertfordshire has the cheapest vet consultations?
Of the towns where at least three practices publish a first consultation price, the lowest typical fee is £61 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertford and Potters Bar, and the highest £70 in Stevenage. These are typical listed prices, not quotes.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Hertfordshire?
Vet Verified has imported 569 Google reviews for 84 vet practices in Hertfordshire, as of October 2026. Their average rating is 4.5 out of 5. These are not the practices’ complete Google review histories.
What ownership information is available for veterinary practices in Hertfordshire?
We have confirmed that 2 vet practices are independent and 71 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 Hertfordshire?
Dogs is the most commonly listed species, appearing on 89 practice profiles, as of October 2026. Use the species filter to narrow the results.