Vet Services

Vet services

Our Welfare vet clinics offer the following services to eligible registered customers

Please note that some of these services may require a vet appointment but simple procedures, such as nail trimming, may be carried out by one of our fully qualified vet nurses.

Vaccinations for Dogs, Cats and Rabbits
Neutering for Dogs, Cats and Rabbits
Nail Trimming
Expressing Anal Glands
Dental Check Ups, plus Scale and Polish or Extractions, as required
Blood Tests
X-Rays
Ultrasounds
Flea/Worm Treatment for Registered Customers
Veterinary consultation for illness, injury, regular health checks and basic surgical procedures

Services we cannot currently provide

At present we cannot provide services from the list below but can provide a referral to another vet who will charge you directly

Veterinary home visits
Overnight hospitalisation of animals
Intravenous fluid therapy (overnight treatment)
Emergency surgery (case dependent)

Eligibility Criteria to use a Welfare Vet Clinic

The branch offers a welfare clinic for pet owners in the Branch area who fulfil the following eligibility criteria

You will be in receipt of a means-tested benefit or State Retirement Pension. You must be in receipt of one of the following: Incapacity Allowance, Income Support, means tested JSA/ESA/Universal Credit, Pension Credit or State Retirement Pension
You live within our catchment area
You will not be using any animals for breeding purposes of any kind
You can register a maximum of 2 animals at your address with our clinic
Dogs / cats must normally be neutered and microchipped within 6 months of registration
You must bring proof of eligibility to each appointment to receive the welfare prices

The Colchester Clinic

The Colchester clinic provides vet services for pet owners in the east of our branch area (Colchester through to the coast at Clacton and Harwich). However, clients can opt to choose the most convenient of our two vet surgeries for initial registration.

The Chelmsford Clinic

The Chelmsford clinic provides vet services for pet owners in the Chelmsford area. However, clients can opt to choose the most convenient of our two vet surgeries for initial registration.

Standard Procedures Pricelist 2026

Initial Consultation Fee£30.00 dog/cat/rabbit
£25.00 small pet
Re examine Consultation Fee (within 1 month)£27.00 dog/cat/rabbit
£20.00 small pet
Nurse Consultation Fee£14.00
Vaccinations DogCanine 1st Vaccination (From 8 Weeks Old) £38.00
Canine 2nd Vaccination (4 weeks after 1st Vaccination) £33.00
Canine Annual Booster £38.00
Kennel Cough Vaccination £40.00
Kennel Cough Vaccination (When Given with Booster) £20.00
Vaccinations CatFeline – 1st Vaccination (From 9 Weeks Old) £40.00
Feline – 2nd Vaccination (3-4 weeks after 1st Vaccination) £35.00
Feline Annual Booster £40.00
Vaccination RabbitRabbit Vaccination – Myxo and VHD Vaccine £40.00
Neuter Cat (including microchip)
Castration £65.00
Spay £85.00
Neuter male dog (with microchip, if required)Dog Castration up to 10kg – £150.00
Dog Castration 10 – 20kg – £178.00
Dog Castration 21 -30kg – £200.00
Dog Castration 31 – 40kg – £220.00
Dog Castration 41 – 48kg – £250.00
Neuter female dog (with microchip, if required) Bitch Spay 0 – 10kg – £190.00
Bitch Spay 10 – 20kg – £240.00
Bitch Spay 21 – 30kg – £260.00
Bitch Spay 31 – 40kg – £310.00
Bitch Spay 41 – 48kg – £355.00


**For the safety of both our patients and staff, we are unfortunately unable to operate on dogs over 48kg due to staffing limitations**
Neuter RabbitRoutine Rabbit Castration (Male) – £75.00
Routine Rabbit Spay (Female) – £87.00


**For the safety of both our patients and staff, we are unfortunately unable to operate on dogs over 48kg due to staffing limitations**

Please note, cost prices may vary for various reasons:

Brachycephalic breeds such as French Bulldogs and Pugs.

Additional medication is required.

Your pet has a hernia present.

Your pet has an inguinal or abdominal testicle.

Underlying medical issues.