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W J Downes prices

Downes Veterinary Services, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PB

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About W J Downes

Independent mixed vet practice serving mid-West Wales from Aberystwyth

  • Neutering and dentistry
  • Imaging and lab testing
  • On call 24/7
  • Preventative health plans
  • Independent practice

W J Downes is an independent mixed veterinary practice serving mid-West Wales from Aberystwyth. Small-animal care covers vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, neutering, dental procedures, surgery, imaging and lab testing.

Good to know before you visit: consultations and medicines are at Park Avenue, while operations, hospitalisation and imaging are at Glan Yr Afon. Park Avenue opens Monday to Friday 8:30am-6:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-12:00pm, and vets are on call 24/7 for emergencies. Preventative health-care plans are available for pets.

Transparency score 95/100. See the full local comparison

Published prices found for this practice

Neutering

Cat castration

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£10
Practice websiteChecked 30 Apr 2026Low-income or benefits eligibility may apply
Cat spay

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£10
Practice websiteChecked 30 Apr 2026Low-income or benefits eligibility may apply

Shared evidence notes

  • May be limited to eligible owners on benefits or low income
  • Subsidised cat neutering through RSPCA and Cats Protection
  • eligibility limited to owners on means-tested benefits or low income

Common prices not currently published

Standard consultationAnnual booster vaccinationPrimary vaccination courseMicrochip implantationDog castrationDog spayDental scale & polish
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Primary vaccination course

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Annual booster vaccination

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Dog castration

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Cat castration

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Cat spay

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Microchip implantation

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Euthanasia

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Nurse consultation

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Nail clipping

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Anal gland expression

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Kennel cough vaccination

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Abdominal ultrasound

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Pre-surgical blood test

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Communal cremation

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Individual cremation

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Laparoscopic spay

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Animal health certificate

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Rabbit vaccination

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Flea and worm treatment

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Local comparison context

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Public Pricing Transparency Score

95/100

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Source and transparency notes

Source checked
30 Apr 2026
Practice confirmed
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Evidence type
Public practice price list
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Yes
Transparency score
95/100

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Location

Downes Veterinary Services, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PB

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