How much does consultation cost in South Shields?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Standard Consultation in South Shields (any pet) has a median listed price of £49, based on 5 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £47.5 to £56.16.
- Median
- £49
- Sample: Any pet
- 5 prices
- Range
- £47.5 to £56.16
- Latest benchmark observation
- July 2026
- Vs UK
- -16.9%
Source: South Shields source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/consultation/south-shields#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 | £49 | £47.5 to £56.16 | 5 | 16.9% below |
| Dog | £49 | £49 to £49 | 1 | 13.3% below |
| Cat | £49 | £49 to £49 | 1 | 12.5% below |
Published practice prices in South Shields
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields Vets4Pets Ltd The Nook, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7LZ | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £47.5 | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Vets for Pets Inside Pets at Home, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1RD | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £49All prices include VAT and are subject to change | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 1 May 2026Report issue |
| Vets for Pets Inside Pets at Home, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1RD | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £49All prices include VAT and are subject to change | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 1 May 2026Report issue |
| Vets for Pets Inside Pets at Home, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1RD | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £49 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 20 Jul 2026Report issue |
| Westoe Vets Ltd 157 Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 3PD | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £49 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 19 May 2026Report issue |
| Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd 2 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4BU | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £55.5Practice charges page says prices vary by pet type, size, age and clinical factors | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Blythman & Partners 31 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0AR | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £56.16First consultation, 10 minutes. Official Blythman locations page confirms the South Shields branch at 31 Boldon Lane. VetHelpDirect publishes the first consultation fee for Blythman & Partners - South Shields | Independent | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
South Shields context
The national benchmark median for consultation (any pet) is £59. The South Shields benchmark is 16.9% 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 South Shields city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice prices (August 2026).