How much does consultation cost in Reading?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Standard Consultation in Reading (any pet) has a median listed price of £60, based on 14 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £29 to £68.
- Median
- £60
- Sample: Any pet
- 14 prices
- Range
- £29 to £68
- Latest benchmark observation
- July 2026
- Vs UK
- +1.7%
Source: Reading source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/consultation/reading#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 | £60 | £29 to £68 | 14 | 1.7% above |
| Dog | £61.75 | £59.5 to £64 | 2 | 9.3% above |
| Cat | £61.75 | £59.5 to £64 | 2 | 10.3% above |
Published practice prices in Reading
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield Vets Alstonby, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BE | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £29Context or conditions mentioned on source row | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 16 Jul 2026Report issue |
| Harrison Family Vets Unit 3, The Point, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1BE | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £40from price | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Valley Veterinary Group Tutts Clump, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6JU | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £55 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Valley Veterinary Group The Veterinary Surgery, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JQ | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £55 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Valley Veterinary Group The Veterinary Surgery, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1AA | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £55 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Medivet Lower Earley 6 Elm Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UF | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £59 | medivet | Practice website | Current: checked 16 Jul 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0HS | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £59.5Exact Vets4Pets Reading branch page for Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets. standard practice prices only | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0HS | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £59.5Official branch price page. all prices include VAT and are subject to change where stated | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0HS | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £59.5Official branch price page. all prices include VAT and are subject to change where stated | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| The Veterinary Centre T/As Henley Vets Limited Twycombe Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9JA | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £60.5 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £64from price Official branch price page. all prices include VAT and are subject to change where stated | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £64from price Official branch price page. all prices include VAT and are subject to change where stated | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Active Vetcare - Oakley 65 Oakley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RN | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £66.6Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Active Vetcare - Sonning Common 2c Green Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9NA | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £66.6Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Active Vetcare - Woodley (Beechwood Veterinary Centre) 35 Beechwood Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3DE | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £66.6Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Veterinary Centre 19 School Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £66.6Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | cvs | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Burghfield Veterinary Surgery 1 Tarragon Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YU | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £68 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Goring Veterinary Centre Thames Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AR | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £68 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
Reading context
The national benchmark median for consultation (any pet) is £59. The Reading benchmark is 1.7% 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 Reading city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice prices (August 2026).