How much does consultation cost in South Shields?
As of May 2026, Standard Consultation in South Shields has a median listed price of £52.25, based on 6 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £47.5 to £56.16.
- Median
- £52.25
- Sample
- 6 prices
- Range
- £47.5 to £56.16
- Checked
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- -11.4%
Source: South Shields source-backed practice prices. Methodology
This local guide has a limited sample and stays out of the sitemap until at least eight comparable observations pass the central procedure-city gate. Use it as local context alongside the parent city and procedure pages.
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 10 May 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any pet | £52.25 | £47.5 to £56.16 | 4 | 11.4% below |
| Dog | £49 | £49 to £49 | 1 | 12.9% 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 10 May 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 is £59. The South Shields benchmark is 11.4% below versus that national median.
Consultation fees normally cover the appointment, not medication, tests, treatment, or follow-up procedures.
Before booking
- Ask exactly what is included in the listed price.
- Check whether weight, age, sex, or appointment timing affects the fee.
- Confirm whether medication, tests, and follow-up visits are separate.
- Use the full South Shields city page for wider local comparison.