Pet owners deserve to know the price before they book.
I've owned dogs for over ten years. I've had some eye-watering vet bills. I've also had vets who genuinely went above and beyond for my dogs, and I am grateful for every one of them. This is not a site built by someone who hates vets. Most of them got into it because they love animals and want to help. This is about the market they work in, not the people.
The problem is not vets. It is what has happened to the industry around them. Over the past decade, private equity-backed groups have quietly bought up thousands of independent practices. Three companies now own the majority of UK vet practices. Prices have risen well above inflation. And there has been almost no way for pet owners to compare what different practices charge before they walk through the door.
When a beloved independent practice gets acquired by a corporate group, the vet you trusted often stays on. The quality of care can remain exactly the same. But the pricing decisions move to a boardroom somewhere, and the incentives change. That is what the CMA spent two years documenting.
Their final report, published in March 2026, confirmed that prices are too high, transparency is too low, and that consolidation has weakened competition in many local areas. From September 2026, practices will be required to publish standardised pricing. VetPriceCheck is being built to make that data searchable and useful, so you can compare before you book rather than after you pay.
What we are building
A price comparison tool for UK vet services. Enter your pet type, treatment, and postcode. See what practices near you charge for the same thing, with ratings and distance so you can weigh up the full picture.
We are not a booking platform. We are not paid by practices. We do not accept listings fees or sponsorship from veterinary groups. Our job is to give you accurate, independent price information so you can make an informed choice.
Get in touch
We are a small team launching later in 2026. For press enquiries, partnership interest, or general feedback, email us at [email protected].