Guides

Who owns my vet?

Ownership lookup and guide: check whether a practice appears independent, part of a large group, part of a smaller group, or unknown in the current snapshot.

UK veterinary groups

Factual overview of the six major veterinary groups named in the CMA's March 2026 report: CVS, IVC Evidensia, Linnaeus, Medivet, Pets at Home and VetPartners.

Cat vaccination costs explained

A practical guide to understanding cat vaccination costs in the UK, what affects the price, the difference between primary courses and boosters, and how to compare practices.

Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

Corporate vs independent vets: what pet owners should know

A neutral, source-backed guide explaining the difference between corporate and independent vet practices, what ownership can and cannot tell you, and how to use this information when comparing options.

Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

Dog and cat neutering costs explained

A practical guide to understanding neutering costs for dogs and cats in the UK, what affects the price, what to check before booking, and how to compare practices.

Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

Dog vaccination costs explained

A practical guide to understanding dog vaccination costs in the UK, what affects the price, the difference between primary courses and boosters, and how to compare practices.

Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

Emergency vet costs explained

A practical guide to understanding emergency and out-of-hours vet costs in the UK, why they are higher, what affects the price, and what to check — without delaying urgent care.

Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

Vet consultation costs explained

A practical guide to understanding vet consultation fees, what affects the price, what to check before booking and how to ask clearer questions about costs.

Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

Flea, tick and worming prices: what to compare

A neutral guide to comparing recurring flea, tick and worming costs without product-specific advice, including prescription status and what to ask your vet.

Last reviewed: 10 May 2026

Repeat pet prescriptions and long-term medication

A practical guide to repeat prescriptions, long-term pet medication, check-ups and what to ask before comparing prices or suppliers.

Last reviewed: 10 May 2026

Vet prescription fees explained

A practical guide to written prescription fees in the UK, how they fit into total medicine cost, and what to ask your vet before comparing suppliers.

Last reviewed: 10 May 2026

Vet written estimates and itemised bills explained

A practical, source-backed guide to asking for estimates and itemised bills in UK veterinary care, what they can help you understand, and how this fits with CMA transparency aims.

Last reviewed: 9 May 2026

CMA vet reforms explained: what changes for pet owners?

A source-backed overview of CMA findings and remedies on pricing transparency, ownership visibility, prescriptions, estimates and complaints.

Last reviewed: 8 May 2026

How to compare vet prices before booking

A practical guide to comparing vet prices before booking, including what to check, what to ask and how to use Vetfinder data safely.

Last reviewed: 8 May 2026

Vet prescriptions and buying pet medicine online

A practical, source-backed guide to written vet prescriptions, online pet pharmacies, prescription fees and medicine price comparison.

Last reviewed: 8 May 2026

When will vets have to publish prices?

A practical, source-backed guide to the CMA's price-transparency rollout for UK veterinary services, including what should be shown, where it should appear, and what pet owners should ask while reforms are phased in.

Last reviewed: 8 May 2026

Who owns your local vet practice?

A neutral guide to vet practice ownership, corporate groups, independent practices and how to use ownership information when comparing vets.

Last reviewed: 8 May 2026