Practice profile · Colchester
Vets4Pets
Colchester, CO1 1YN
Joint venture: Pets at Home (475 practices)Open · Closes 7pm
Pricing
This practice publishes its prices · April 2026Consultation
£10 below local average£52.00
Nurse consultation
£35.00
OOH consultation
£27 below local average£225.00
Puppy Vaccination Course
£13 below local average£88.00
Dog Annual Booster
£5 below local average£60.00
Kennel Cough Vaccine
£60.00
Microchipping
£3 above local average£28.00
Prescription fee
£1 below local average£20.00
Dog Castration
From £200.00
Dog Spay
From £270.00
Spay (laparoscopic/keyhole)
From £650.00
Annual booster vaccination (Inc. Kennel Cough)
£95.00
Annual cost comparison
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£164per year
3rd lowest of 14 practices within 10 miles
£21 less per year than the local average
Local average: £185/yr · 14 practices within 10 miles
Annual dog costs near Colchester
1Monica Vet Services£60↓£125/yr2Aldham Veterinary Centre£41↓£144/yr3Vets4Pets£21↓£164/yr
Local average£185/yr
14 practices within 10 miles
What owners say
★ 4.5570 reviews on Google
Caring and compassionate
AI-generated summary
A well-equipped practice that handles complex cases including exotic pets and specialist eye conditions with notable expertise. Owners consistently praise the caring approach and thorough treatment, particularly highlighting the availability of an exotic vet and success with challenging surgeries. Worth knowing that some owners have experienced delays with estimates and communication, though appointment availability appears reliable.
Summary based on 570 Google reviews
Read all reviews on Google →HOURS & CONTACT
Mon–Fri8:30am–7pm
Sat–SunClosed
About this practice
Ownership
Pets at Home joint venture
Team
15 registered vets · 3 vet nurses
RCVS registration
✓ Registered · View on RCVS ›
Animals treated
Dogs, Cats, Small mammals, Birds
Features
Health plan (Complete Care Plan)