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CMA Veterinary Services Investigation: Key Findings, March 2026

£5.8bn
UK annual vet spend
+60%
Consultation price rise since 2015
3 firms
Control majority of UK practices
25%
Pet owners delay care due to cost
1,400%
Markup on some prescription drugs

Source: CMA Veterinary Services Market Investigation final report, 24 March 2026

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3 practices near BS1 4RJ for dog consultation

Typical prices · Always confirm with practice

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St Pauls Veterinary ClinicBest value

Independent · ★ 4.9 (441 reviews) · 0.3 mi

£52
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Companion Care (Pets at Home)

Corporate group · ★ 4.3 (218 reviews) · 0.6 mi

£71
typical
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Village Vets (IVC Evidensia)Most expensive

Corporate group · ★ 4.1 (103 reviews) · 0.9 mi

£84
typical
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You could save £32 on this single treatment alone, and up to £300 a year, by choosing an independent practice over a corporate chain.

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Guides & analysis

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CMA Investigation24 March 2026 · 6 min read

What the CMA's Veterinary Market Report Actually Found

The Competition and Markets Authority spent two years investigating UK veterinary services. The findings confirm what millions of pet owners already suspected: prices are too high, the market is too concentrated, and transparency is sorely lacking.

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Market Analysis

How Three Companies Came to Own Half of Britain's Vet Practices

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20 March 2026 · 8 min read

Consumer Guide

5 Signs Your Vet May Be Overcharging You

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15 March 2026 · 5 min read

Your Rights

The CMA's Vet Market Remedies, Explained in Plain English

The CMA has ordered sweeping changes to how veterinary practices operate in the UK. What will actually change, when does it happen, and what can you do in the meantime?

24 March 2026 · 7 min read

Pet Finance

The Real Cost of Pet Ownership in the UK: 2026 Guide

With vet prices rising faster than inflation and insurance premiums following suit, here is what it actually costs to keep a dog or cat healthy in 2026 and how to manage it without cutting corners on care.

10 March 2026 · 9 min read

Consumer Guide

Vet Prescription Markups: Your Rights and How to Save

Some practices mark up prescription medications by over 1,000%. You have had the legal right to take your prescription elsewhere since 2012. Here is how to do it, and how much you could save.

5 March 2026 · 5 min read

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