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Vets in Essex

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See typical vet prices in Essex

Vet prices in Essex

Typical published prices from the 97 practices in Essex that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.

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. Prices checked as recently as 9 October 2026.

Compare vets across Essex

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

  • Lowest typical consultation

    £58

    Chelmsford · county typical £61

  • Most practices

    18

    Chelmsford · 11 with prices

  • Open on Sundays

    23 practices

    in 8 towns listed here

Typical vet prices by town in Essex
Town Practices Consultation Dog booster Dog spay Cat spay Independent
Vets in Chelmsford 18 · 11 priced £58 Lowest £65 Lowest £295 Lowest £117 Lowest 0 of 10 classified
Vets in Colchester 11 · 9 priced £64 £67 £330 £142 0 of 10 classified
Vets in Southend-on-Sea 11 · 11 priced £63 £75 £330 £142 0 of 11 classified
Vets in Basildon 8 · 4 priced £60 £66 £317 £132 0 of 6 classified
Vets in Harlow 5 · 4 priced £66 £69 £413 £182 0 of 4 classified
Vets in Braintree 4 · 3 priced £65 £73 Fewer than 3 practices list this Fewer than 3 practices list this 0 of 3 classified
Vets in Maldon 4 · 4 priced £68 £78 £383 £168 0 of 4 classified
Vets in Saffron Walden 4 · 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 Brentwood 3 · 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 2 classified
Vets in Great Dunmow 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
Essex typical £61 £70 £336 £142
UK typical £62 £75 £368 £156

Showing 10 of 14 towns.

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 Essex at a glance

Our directory currently lists 137 veterinary practices in Essex, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. One of these practices is currently marked as temporarily closed.

Directory information last updated 7 October 2026.

Practices listed
137
shown on this page
Currently active
136
in our directory
Temporarily closed
1
shown in the directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
34.7
per 1,000 sq km

Google reviews in Essex

We have imported Google reviews for 128 of the 137 practices listed. Across those 854 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Average rating
4.5/5
Practices with reviews
128/137
Reviews imported
854
  • 5-star

    714 (84%)

  • 4-star

    23 (3%)

  • 3-star

    11 (1%)

  • 2-star

    19 (2%)

  • 1-star

    87 (10%)

These are the Google reviews imported into Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history. Open a practice profile to read the reviews we hold.

Practice ownership in Essex

We have confirmed ownership information for 105 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

    1 vet practice · 1%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    104 vet practices · 76%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    32 vet practices · 23%

1 practice is confirmed as locally owned and operated.

We base these labels on confirmed practice information and known group relationships. “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

    124 vet practices · 91%

  • Dogs

    Species

    124 vet practices · 91%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    106 vet practices · 77%

  • Birds

    Species

    31 vet practices · 23%

  • Exotic

    Species

    29 vet practices · 21%

  • Equines

    Species

    13 vet practices · 9%

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    124 vet practices · 91%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    40 vet practices · 29%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    13 vet practices · 9%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    11 vet practices · 8%

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Microchipping

    Service

    99 vet practices · 72%

  • Neutering

    Service

    95 vet practices · 69%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    95 vet practices · 69%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    86 vet practices · 63%

  • Dentistry

    Service

    78 vet practices · 57%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    77 vet practices · 56%

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    124 vet practices · 91%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    83 vet practices · 61%

  • Evening opening listed

    Opening

    107 vet practices · 78%

  • Emergency periods listed

    Opening

    3 vet practices · 2%

Known group presence

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

  • Medivet

    Group

    20 vet practices · 15%

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    18 vet practices · 13%

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    16 vet practices · 12%

  • Linnaeus

    Group

    12 vet practices · 9%

  • VetPartners

    Group

    9 vet practices · 7%

  • CVS Vets

    Group

    8 vet practices · 6%

Practice detail

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

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    137 vet practices · 100%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    135 vet practices · 99%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    131 vet practices · 96%

Choosing a vet in Essex

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Essex?
A first consultation typically costs £61 at the 96 practices in Essex that publish the price, from £30 to £77. That is in line with the UK median of £62. 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 Essex?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Essex is £70 for a dog across 92 practices (UK median £75), and £72 for a cat across 90 practices (UK median £76). Some practices include the booster in a monthly health plan.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog or cat in Essex?
In Essex, typical published prices are £336 for a dog spay, £251 for a dog castration, £142 for a cat spay, £100 for a cat castration. 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 Essex has the cheapest vet consultations?
Of the towns where at least three practices publish a first consultation price, the lowest typical fee is £58 in Chelmsford, and the highest £68 in Maldon. These are typical listed prices, not quotes.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Essex?
Vet Verified has imported 854 Google reviews for 128 vet practices in Essex. 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 Essex?
We have confirmed that 1 vet practice is independent and 104 belong to a known group. We leave other listings unclassified unless we have enough evidence to identify their ownership.
Which species are most often listed by practices in Essex?
Cats is the most commonly listed species, appearing on 124 practice profiles. Use the species filter to narrow the results.