Stop paying over
the odds at the vet.
Comparing vet prices should be easier. VetPriceCheck is being built to help you see published treatment prices before you book.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
CMA Veterinary Services Investigation: Key Findings, March 2026
Source: CMA Veterinary Services Market Investigation final report, 24 March 2026
Know the price before you book.
We're building a way to compare published treatment prices near you. This preview shows how it could work once practice data is available.
* Preview only. Practices and prices are illustrative. Published practice data will be added as it becomes available.
Clearer prices make better choices possible.
Under 40%
of practices had prices on their websites
The CMA found published prices often covered only a few services.
Under half
of surveyed large-group customers knew their practice was part of a chain
New ownership disclosures are due by March 2027.
Under half
of owners received prices before recent non-routine treatment
Written estimates for treatment likely to cost £500 or more arrive in 2027.
Over 70%
of owners buy long-term medication from their vet practice
The CMA says many could save £200 or more a year by buying online.
Everything you need to know
about vet pricing in the UK
Independent guides, CMA investigation explainers, and consumer rights information.
What the CMA's Veterinary Market Report Actually Found
The CMA found weak competition and poor price transparency in UK veterinary services. Here are the findings, the reforms and the dates that matter to pet owners.
Read article →How Six Large Groups Came to Own Most UK Vet Practices
Updated 5 October 2026 · 4 min read
Consumer Guide5 Signs Your Vet May Be Overcharging You
Updated 5 October 2026 · 4 min read
Your RightsThe CMA's Vet Market Remedies, Explained in Plain English
Updated 5 October 2026 · 5 min read
Pet FinanceThe Real Cost of Pet Ownership in the UK: 2026 Guide
Updated 5 October 2026 · 4 min read
Consumer GuideVet Prescription Prices: Your Rights and How to Save
Updated 5 October 2026 · 4 min read
Consumer GuideVet Prescription Fee Cap: What It Actually Means for Your Next Bill
5 October 2026 · 5 min read
Consumer GuideWhat Changes on Your Next Vet Bill
5 October 2026 · 5 min read
Be first to
stop overpaying.
VetPriceCheck is being built to help pet owners use the clearer prices the CMA has required. Join the waitlist for early access.
Join the waitlist
Early access + CMA rights guide on launch day.