Practice profile · Colchester
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colchester, CO7 9ET
Largest group: Linnaeus (210 practices)Closed · Opens 10am
Pricing
This practice publishes its prices · April 2026Consultation
£4 below local average£58.00
Follow-up consultation
£48.00
Nurse consultation
£6 below local average£27.50
Puppy Vaccination Course
£11 below local average£90.00
Dog Annual Booster
£65.00
Vaccination Dog - Kennel Cough Nasal
£29 below local average£30.00
Health Check & Vaccination - Dog Kennel Cough Nasal
£4 below local average£55.00
Microchipping
£1 below local average£23.50
Nailclip
£18.87
Anal Gland Expression
£9 below local average£19.50
Castration 15kg - 25kg
£26 below local average£276.58
Castration 5kg - 15kg
£59 below local average£243.58
Castration 25kg - 40kg
£26 above local average£327.70
Dog Castration (Under 10kg)
£10 below local average£219.58
Dog Castration (Over 40kg)
£90 below local average£377.70
Spay 25kg - 40kg
£27 above local average£424.70
Spay 15kg - 25kg
£27 below local average£370.58
Spay 5kg-15kg
£77 below local average£320.58
Dog Spay (Under 10kg)
£54 below local average£270.85
Dog Spay (Over 40kg)
£82 below local average£500.70
Put to sleep
From £124.00
Annual cost comparison
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£181per year
7th lowest of 17 practices within 10 miles
£5 less per year than the local average
Local average: £186/yr · 17 practices within 10 miles
Annual dog costs near Colchester
1Monica Vet Services£61↓£125/yr2Aldham Veterinary Centre£42↓£144/yr3Vets4Pets£22↓£164/yr···
7Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd£5↓£181/yr
Local average£186/yr
17 practices within 10 miles
What owners say
★ 4.778 reviews on Google
Caring and compassionate
AI-generated summary
A well-established family practice with consistently strong feedback on the compassionate approach of both vets and reception staff. Owners frequently mention clear communication about treatment options and the team's understanding that pets are family members. The practice has built long-term loyalty with many clients staying for decades, and owners appreciate being able to get appointments when needed.
Summary based on 78 Google reviews
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Mon–Fri10am–1pm
Sat–SunClosed
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Colchester, CO7 9ET
About this practice
Ownership
Part of Linnaeus (210 practices)
Team
8 registered vets
RCVS registration
✓ Registered · View on RCVS ›
Animals treated
Dogs, Cats, Small mammals
Features
Online registration, Payment plans, Health plan (Health Plan)