Fees

As there is no National Health Service for pets, our practice is funded by the fees you pay. We try to keep our fees as reasonable as possible while, at the same time, maintaining standards of service and facilities.

Fees (including VAT) for standard procedures are given below and we are happy to provide a detailed estimate for other procedures before undertaking any treatment.

Consultation/Examination

£21.54

House call

from

£52.06

After hours surcharge

from

£35.21

Microchip

£22.56

Vaccinations

Puppy Course - distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza , leptospirosis	£55.14
Kitten Course - ‘flu, enteritis and leukaemia	£60.20
Dog booster - distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis	£32.78
Cat booster - ‘flu, enteritis and leukaemia	£39.25
Cat booster - ‘flu and enteritis only	£25.21
Kennel cough with booster	£22.04
Rabbit - myxomatosis	£22.58
Rabbit - haemorrhagic viral disease	£20.22

Neutering

Cat spay - under 1 year	£50.62
Cat spay - 1 year +	£57.27
Cat castration - under 1 year	£32.58
Cat castration - 1 year +	£37.30
Bitch spay - under 10 kg	£128.90
Bitch spay - 10-20 kg	£143.29
Bitch spay - 20-30kg	£157.71
Bitch spay - over 30 kg	£178.79
Dog castration - under 10 kg	£95.57
Dog castration - 10-20 kg	£113.16
Dog castration - 20-30 kg	£125.90
Dog castration - over 30 kg	£138.49
Rabbit castration	£48.07
Rabbit spay	£67.09

We ask that all fees are paid at the end of each consultation or on collection of your pet after an operation or hospitalisation, as this helps to keep the overall fees down. We accept cash, most credit and debit cards and cheques accompanied by valid cheque guarantee cards.

What am I paying for when I visit the vets?

You actually pay much less for vet's fees than you do for the National Health Service. The difference of course is that the National Health is a hidden charge, paid for out of taxes.

The fees we charge pay not only for the veterinary surgeon’s time and expertise but also for the overheads of the practice including the cost of the premises, rates, heating and lighting, telephones, practice vehicles, postage and stationery, insurance and repairs and maintenance.

The fee has to reflect the cost of the equipment being used and the purchase of drugs and other supplies. Then there are the salaries and associated costs for the receptionist, veterinary nurses and administration staff.

There is no government assistance or subsidy to veterinary surgeons caring for pet animals and, on top of the fee, VAT also has to be paid. In addition, veterinary services are available twenty four hours a day every day of the year generating extra costs which are not normally borne by other service organisations.

Finally, when all these costs have been met, what is left is used to pay the veterinary surgeon and to maintain a reserve for additions and improvements to the practice so that a modern professional service can be provided.

A practice’s fees reflect the investment in, and the cost of, running that practice. Consequently it is not feasible for there to be a standard fee for any of the services provided. When choosing a veterinary practice it is important that the pet owner establishes a good relationship with the practice and is satisfied with the standard of care provided.

Pet owners in receipt of certain state benefits may obtain treatment at reduced rates from practices in Southport which administer the PDSA Pet Aid scheme. Telephone 01704 211822 or 01704 575606 for details.