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Vets in Colchester, Essex

11 practices in Colchester, Essex

See typical vet prices in Colchester, Essex

Vet Verified lists 11 veterinary practices in Colchester, 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 Colchester, Essex

Typical published prices from the 9 practices in Colchester, 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 11 October 2026.

Compare vets in Colchester, Essex

Listed prices, imported ratings, opening hours and ownership for the 11 practices in Colchester, Essex. Shortlist up to five to compare them in detail.

  • Lowest consultation for a dog

    £30

    RSPCA - Essex Mid and North Branch (Colchester Clinic) · typical £64 across 9 practices

  • Open until 7pm or later

    3 practices

    on at least one weekday

Listed prices for a dog, ratings, opening hours and ownership at vets in Colchester, Essex
Practice Rating Consultation Booster Spay Castration Hours Ownership Shortlist
Ark Veterinary Centre CO3 £72 £78 from £430 from £305 Sat Part of Inspiring Vet Care
Colne Valley Vets - Colchester CO1 £62 £71 from £338 from £251 Open late Sat Part of Linnaeus
Medivet Colchester London Rd CO3 £64 £67 from £319 from £239 Sat Part of Medivet
Medivet Colchester Maldon Rd CO3 £64 £67 from £330 from £218 Sat Part of Medivet
Paws Vets - Colchester CO2 £76 £84 from £462 from £338 Sat Part of Inspiring Vet Care
RSPCA - Essex Mid and North Branch (Colchester Clinic) CO4 £30 Lowest £38 Lowest from £190 Lowest from £150 Lowest Part of RSPCA
Vets for Pets - Colchester CO1 £52 £60 from £270 from £200 Open late Part of Vets for Pets
The Mayne Veterinary Clinic CO4 £72 £72 Not listed Not listed Sat
The Penrose Veterinary Group CO4 £55 £65 Not listed Not listed Sat Part of Kin Vet Community
Jollyes Community Pet Clinic - Colchester CO4 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Part of Jollyes Community Pet Clinic
Typical in Colchester, Essex £64 £67 £330 £239
UK typical £62 £75 £368 £273

Showing 10 of 11 practices. 2 practices publish no core prices yet.

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. Ratings are from imported Google reviews.

Veterinary practices in Colchester, Essex at a glance

Our directory currently lists 11 veterinary practices in Colchester, Essex, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 3.3 vet practices per 10 sq km.

Directory information last updated 11 October 2026.

Practices listed
11
shown on this page
Currently active
11
in our directory
Local choice
Broad
based on listed practices
Practice density
3.3
per 10 sq km

Google reviews in Colchester, Essex

We have imported Google reviews for 11 of the 11 practices listed. Across those 79 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Average rating
4.5/5
Practices with reviews
11/11
Reviews imported
79
  • 5-star

    65 (82%)

  • 4-star

    3 (4%)

  • 3-star

    2 (3%)

  • 2-star

    2 (3%)

  • 1-star

    7 (9%)

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 Colchester, Essex

We have confirmed ownership information for 10 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

    10 vet practices · 91%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    1 vet practice · 9%

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

    11 vet practices · 100%

  • Dogs

    Species

    11 vet practices · 100%

  • Small Mammals

    Species

    9 vet practices · 82%

  • Exotic

    Species

    4 vet practices · 36%

  • Birds

    Species

    1 vet practice · 9%

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    11 vet practices · 100%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    4 vet practices · 36%

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Microchipping

    Service

    9 vet practices · 82%

  • Neutering

    Service

    9 vet practices · 82%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    8 vet practices · 73%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    7 vet practices · 64%

  • Dentistry

    Service

    6 vet practices · 55%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    6 vet practices · 55%

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    11 vet practices · 100%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    8 vet practices · 73%

  • Late weekday opening listed

    Opening

    3 vet practices · 27%

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 · 18%

  • Medivet

    Group

    2 vet practices · 18%

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    2 vet practices · 18%

  • Jollyes Community Pet Clinic

    Group

    1 vet practice · 9%

  • Kin Vet Community

    Group

    1 vet practice · 9%

  • Linnaeus

    Group

    1 vet practice · 9%

Listed accreditations

Accreditations shown on local practice listings.

  • RCVS General Practice

    Accreditation

    5 vet practices · 45%

  • RCVS Core Standards

    Accreditation

    2 vet practices · 18%

  • RCVS Veterinary Hospital

    Accreditation

    1 vet practice · 9%

Practice detail

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

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    11 vet practices · 100%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    11 vet practices · 100%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    11 vet practices · 100%

Choosing a vet in Colchester, Essex

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Colchester, Essex?
A first consultation typically costs £64 at the 9 practices in Colchester, Essex that publish the price, from £30 to £76. That is in line with the UK median of £62. The lowest listed price is £30 at RSPCA - Essex Mid and North Branch (Colchester Clinic). These are published fees, not quotes.
How much is an annual booster vaccination in Colchester, Essex?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Colchester, Essex is £67 for a dog across 9 practices (UK median £75), and £72 for a cat across 9 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 Colchester, Essex?
In Colchester, Essex, typical published prices are £330 for a dog spay, £239 for a dog castration, £142 for a cat spay, £98 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 vets in Colchester, Essex are open late?
3 practices in Colchester, Essex list opening until 7pm or later, or all day, on at least one weekday: Colne Valley Vets - Colchester, Vets for Pets - Colchester and Vets for Pets - Colchester Referral Hospital. Check the day's hours with the practice before you travel.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Colchester, Essex?
Vet Verified has imported 79 Google reviews for 11 vet practices in Colchester, 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 Colchester, Essex?
We have confirmed that 0 vet practices are independent and 10 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 Colchester, Essex?
Cats is the most commonly listed species, appearing on 11 practice profiles. Use the species filter to narrow the results.