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Use medians first
Medians reduce the effect of unusually low or high observations and are more useful than a simple average for local comparison.
Local price guide
Vet prices in Orkney
Start with the published annual booster vaccination median, then compare the practices behind the numbers. Orkney currently has 3 practices with source-backed price rows. It is 24.1% below the UK median.
- Practices listed
- 3
- With source-backed prices
- 3
- Routine-care stat buckets
- 7
Price evidence
Local price statistics
Medians use comparable current prices only. From-prices are counted separately and excluded from median calculations unless independently resolved into comparable values. Figures are a comparison guide and should be confirmed with the practice before booking.
Computed 5 May 2026
| Service | Pet | Median | Middle 50% | Comparable prices | Cheapest listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual booster vaccinationLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Dog | £55 | £55 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
| Annual booster vaccinationLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Cat | £55 | £55 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
| Dog castrationLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Dog | £250 | £250 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
| Dog spayLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Dog | £300 | £300 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
| Cat castrationLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Cat | £80 | £80 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
| Cat spayLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Cat | £100 | £100 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
| Dental scale & polishLocal sample folded into parent guide until 5 comparable prices are available. | Any pet | £250 | £250 | 3 | Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd |
How to compare
What to compare in Orkney
Start with consultation fees, vaccination boosters, microchipping, and routine neutering because those services are usually more comparable between practices than complex treatment quotes. Check the pet type and any notes before comparing a price directly.
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Check the sample size
Orkney currently has 3 practices with source-backed prices in the local dataset.
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Look for exclusions
Some prices vary by weight, sex, medication, emergency status, or what the appointment includes.
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Confirm before booking
Published prices can change, and clinical recommendations may alter the final cost for an individual pet.
Market context
Ownership and transparency
Ownership labels are confidence-weighted dataset fields. Transparency scores measure public price, ownership and service information, not clinical quality.
Ownership mix
- unknown
- 3
Transparency score bands
- 1 49
- 3
Practice listings
Vet practices in Orkney
Practices are ranked by current publishable price coverage and practice name. No practice pays to appear higher in this list.
Lammaquoy, Orkney, Orkney, KW17 2LQ
8 price rowsOwnership unknownTransparency 15/100
Consultation
Pending
No comparable row yet
Annual booster vaccination£55From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Annual booster vaccination£55From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Dog castration£225-£275From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
33 Junction Road, Orkney, Orkney, KW15 1AG
8 price rowsOwnership unknownTransparency 15/100
Consultation
Pending
No comparable row yet
Annual booster vaccination£55From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Annual booster vaccination£55From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Dog castration£225-£275From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
1 North End Road, Orkney, Orkney, KW16 3AG
8 price rowsOwnership unknownTransparency 15/100
Consultation
Pending
No comparable row yet
Annual booster vaccination£55From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Annual booster vaccination£55From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Dog castration£225-£275From published practice price list / current, checked 2 May 2026
Quick answers
Vet price questions in Orkney
What is the average vet consultation price in Orkney?
The median standard consultation price in Orkney is £55, based on 3 comparable source-backed prices.
How many Orkney vets have prices listed?
3 local practices currently have source-backed prices in the CompareVetPricing dataset.
Are these Orkney vet prices guaranteed?
No. Prices can change and may vary by pet size, clinical need, medication, and what is included. Confirm the current price with the practice before booking.