How much does consultation cost in Ipswich?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Standard Consultation in Ipswich (any pet) has a median listed price of £62, based on 7 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £54.5 to £69.
- Median
- £62
- Sample: Any pet
- 7 prices
- Range
- £54.5 to £69
- Latest benchmark observation
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- +5.1%
Source: Ipswich source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/consultation/ipswich#answer
This local guide has a limited sample. Use it as local context alongside the broader city and national procedure pages, and check the number of comparable prices before drawing conclusions.
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 | £62 | £54.5 to £69 | 7 | 5.1% above |
| Dog | £58 | £56.5 to £59.5 | 2 | 2.7% above |
| Cat | £58 | £56.5 to £59.5 | 2 | 3.6% above |
Published practice prices in Ipswich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Veterinary Surgery 49 Christchurch Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2DF | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £54.5First consultation, 20 minute duration. Public Vet Help Direct Suffolk listing for Christchurch Veterinary Surgery | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 1 May 2026Report issue |
| Needham Market Veterinary Centre 15 King William Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AE | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £55Dog/cat vet consultation. Needham Market Veterinary Centre price list, updated February 2026 | Independent | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
| The Barn Veterinary Practice The Barn Veterinary Surgery, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3EY | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £55Initial consultation. The Barn Vets pricing page for Ipswich, Copdock and Ashcroft. prices effective from January 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Vets4Pets Martlesham Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £56.5 | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Vets4Pets Martlesham Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £56.5 | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Ipswich Vets4Pets Ltd 98-100 Handford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BH | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £59.5 | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Ipswich Vets4Pets Ltd 98-100 Handford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BH | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £59.5 | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited 96 High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5EN | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £62Initial consultation. Highcliff Vets pricing page. prices updated January 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Riversbrook Veterinary Centre - Cliff Lane 93 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PQ | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £63Initial veterinary surgeon consultation during clinic opening hours. Published CVS pricing page for Riversbrook Veterinary Centre, Cliff Lane | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane 93 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PQ | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £63Published consultation price. Public Rightvet listing for Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane. listing states pricing is published by the practice | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 1 May 2026Report issue |
| Orwell Veterinary Group Stutton Surgery, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SW | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £69Initial consultation. consultations are 15 minutes long. Published Orwell Vets price list updated January 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
Ipswich context
The national benchmark median for consultation (any pet) is £59. The Ipswich benchmark is 5.1% above 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 Ipswich city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice prices (August 2026).