How much does dog castration cost in Reading?
As of May 2026, Dog Castration in Reading has a median listed price of £248, based on 16 stats-eligible published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £175 to £360.
- Median
- £248
- Sample
- 16 prices
- Range
- £175 to £360
- Checked
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- -6.4%
Source: Reading source-backed practice price rows. Methodology
Weight bands materially affect this procedure. Compare rows with similar weight assumptions and confirm the current band with the practice before booking.
Local benchmark
The table separates species where the source data does. Medians use stats-eligible observations only; from-prices are counted but excluded from medians unless converted into comparable values.
Computed 5 May 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | £248 | £175 to £360 | 16 | 6.4% below |
Published practice prices in Reading
Rows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medivet Lower Earley 6 Elm Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UF | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £175Plan or membership discounts are not included.from standard procedure-only fee Official Medivet branch Our Prices table. standard prices used, not Healthcare Plan discounted prices | medivet | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Vet's Klinic Reading Unit 9, Base 329, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4AZ | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £210-£286Dog castrate range varies by weight and online/standard price. Official Vet?s Klinic Reading services and pricing page. ranges combine standard price and minimum online price where both are shown. Worker 27 removed rabbit rows because guarded importer rejects rabbit for these procedure codes | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Harrison Family Vets Unit 3, The Point, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1BE | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £220-£280varies by weight. including pain relief. optional recommended bloods and fluids listed separately | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0HS | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £230From price. Exact Vets4Pets Reading branch page for Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets. standard practice prices only | vets4pets | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Valley Veterinary Group Tutts Clump, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6JU | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £230-£260 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Valley Veterinary Group The Veterinary Surgery, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JQ | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £230-£260 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Valley Veterinary Group The Veterinary Surgery, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1AA | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £230-£260 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Burghfield Veterinary Surgery 1 Tarragon Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YU | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £246Price varies with weight | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Goring Veterinary Centre Thames Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AR | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £246Price varies with weight | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| The Veterinary Centre T/As Henley Vets Limited Twycombe Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9JA | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £300.5 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Active Vetcare - Oakley 65 Oakley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RN | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £301.4Price will vary with weight. Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Active Vetcare - Sonning Common 2c Green Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9NA | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £301.4Price will vary with weight. Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Veterinary Centre 19 School Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £301.4Price will vary with weight. Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | cvs | From published practice price list | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Active Vetcare - Woodley (Beechwood Veterinary Centre) 35 Beechwood Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3DE | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £302Price will vary with weight. Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1PR | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £310From price. Exact Vets4Pets Tilehurst branch page. standard practice prices only | vets4pets | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Limited 1 Tilehurst Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7TW | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £360Under 25kg price. higher weight bands published separately. Exact Castle Vets Reading price list. standard prices only, not Pet Health Club discounts. Page states prices effective from December 2025 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
Reading context
The national benchmark median for dog castration is £265. The Reading benchmark is 6.4% below versus that national median.
Dog castration prices often vary by weight band, age, health status, and what post-operative medication is included.
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 Reading city page for wider local comparison.