How much does consultation cost in Bolton?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Standard Consultation in Bolton (any pet) has a median listed price of £49.75, based on 8 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £45 to £63.
- Median
- £49.75
- Sample: Any pet
- 8 prices
- Range
- £45 to £63
- Latest benchmark observation
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- -15.7%
Source: Bolton source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/consultation/bolton#answer
Local benchmark
The table separates species where the source data does. Medians use quality-checked observations only; from-prices are counted but excluded from medians unless converted into comparable values.
Computed 11 Sept 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any pet | £49.75 | £45 to £63 | 8 | 15.7% below |
| Dog | £48.5 | £48.5 to £48.5 | 1 | 14.2% below |
| Cat | £48.5 | £48.5 to £48.5 | 1 | 13.4% below |
Published practice prices in Bolton
The prices below are current publishable prices for this procedure in the local dataset. Confirm the latest amount, inclusions, and clinical suitability with the practice before booking.
Practices are ranked by published source-backed price for this procedure. No practice pays to appear higher in this list.
| Practice | Pet | Weight / comparability | Price | Ownership | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Veterinary Surgery 74-76 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 4BY | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £45 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Vetcare Limited Tonge Moor Veterinary Centre, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JR | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £46.5Initial consultation. Official Vetcare Ltd price list PDF dated 1 March 2026. page states the price list is for Leigh, Bolton, Hindley branches | Independent | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Bolton Central Vets for Pets Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1HQ | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £47.5Official Bolton Central Vets4Pets branch price table | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Bolton Vets4Pets Ltd Drummond House, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8NP | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £48.5Official Bolton Vets4Pets branch price table | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6JA | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £48.5Official Vets for Pets Bolton Horwich practice prices page. All prices include VAT and are subject to change | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6JA | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £48.5Official Vets for Pets Bolton Horwich practice prices page. All prices include VAT and are subject to change | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Armac Veterinary Clinic 30 Bradshaw Brow, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3DH | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £51first consultation for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small furries Published Armac Veterinary Group charges. Bradshaw branch listed on the same site | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 1 May 2026Report issue |
| Darley House Veterinary Centre Ltd 19-25 Peel Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8AA | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £57Published services and prices page for Darley House Vets | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Bury Road Veterinary Clinic Regan Veterinary Group, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6AY | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £63Official CVS branch pricing page. pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Pennine Vets - Harwood 175 Longsight, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3JF | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £63Official CVS Vets pricing page for Pennine Vets - Harwood. Pricing current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
Bolton context
The national benchmark median for consultation (any pet) is £59. The Bolton benchmark is 15.7% below versus that national median.
Consultation fees normally cover the appointment, not medication, tests, treatment, or follow-up procedures.
Before booking
- How long is the standard appointment?Appointment duration can differ between price lists.
- Is this a first, repeat, same-day or out-of-hours consultation fee?Those are separate price items at some practices.
- Are tests, medicines, treatment and any follow-up charged separately?The consultation price can be only the fee for being seen.
- Use the full Bolton city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice prices (August 2026).