How much does euthanasia cost in Reading?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Euthanasia in Reading (dog) has a median listed price of £196.65, based on 7 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £196.65 to £300.
- Median
- £196.65
- Sample: Dog
- 7 prices
- Range
- £196.65 to £300
- Latest benchmark observation
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- +0.1%
Source: Reading source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/euthanasia/reading#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 | £340 | £340 to £340 | 1 | 115.2% above |
| Dog | £196.65 | £196.65 to £300 | 7 | 0.1% above |
| Cat | £196.65 | £196.65 to £260 | 7 | 4.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Vetcare - Oakley 65 Oakley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RN | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Official 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 - Oakley 65 Oakley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RN | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Price will vary with weight. Official 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 | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Price will vary with weight. Official 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 | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Official 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 | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Official 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 | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Price will vary with weight. Official 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 |
| Burghfield Veterinary Surgery 1 Tarragon Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YU | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £196.65Price varies with weight | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Burghfield Veterinary Surgery 1 Tarragon Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YU | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £196.65 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Goring Veterinary Centre Thames Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AR | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £196.65 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Goring Veterinary Centre Thames Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9AR | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £196.65Price varies with weight | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Veterinary Centre 19 School Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Price will vary with weight. Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | cvs | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Tilehurst Veterinary Centre 19 School Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £196.65Official branch pricing page. prices include VAT. Pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | cvs | Practice website | Current: checked 29 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Ovidiu Onofrei 3 Dunaways Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5JH | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £260at-home euthanasia for cats and dogs under 10kg. aftercare arranged separately | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Ovidiu Onofrei 3 Dunaways Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5JH | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £260-£340at-home euthanasia. varies by dog weight. aftercare arranged separately | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Ovidiu Onofrei 3 Dunaways Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5JH | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £340 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 10 May 2026Report issue |
Reading context
The national benchmark median for euthanasia (dog) is £196.44. The Reading benchmark is 0.1% above versus that national median.
Euthanasia prices vary by species, size, location, appointment type, and aftercare choices. These figures should be handled as a planning guide only.
Before booking
- Does the price include the appointment as well as the procedure?Some primary tariffs explicitly include the appointment.
- Is this an in-practice, home-visit or out-of-hours price?Location and timing can be separate charges.
- Are communal cremation, individual cremation and return of ashes priced separately?The CMA treats the procedure and the two cremation choices as separate line items.
- Use the full Reading city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; Royal Veterinary College general-practice prices (March 2026); University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice prices (August 2026).