Practice profile · Chester
The Sands Veterinary Practice
Chester, CH3 8NR
Independent practiceClosed · Opens 9am
Pricing
This practice publishes its prices · April 2026Vet Consultation 2nd/3rd
£7 below local average£46.00
Vet Consultation
£53.00
Nurse consultation
£25.50
Puppy Vaccination Course
£14 below local average£72.00
Dog Annual Booster
£10 below local average£50.00
Kennel cough vaccination only
£2 below local average£44.50
Kennel cough with booster
£11 below local average£36.00
Microchipping
£3 below local average£19.00
Dog Castration (Under 10kg)
£37 below local average£200.00
Dog Castration (10–25kg)
£15 below local average£237.00
Dog Castration (25–40kg)
£40 below local average£254.00
Dog Castration (Over 40kg)
£59 below local average£282.00
Dog Spay (Under 10kg)
£74 below local average£261.00
Dog Spay (10–25kg)
£49 below local average£282.00
Dog Spay (25–40kg)
£69 below local average£314.00
Dog Spay (Over 40kg)
£207 below local average£403.00
Booster and KC together
£13 below local average£86.00
Annual cost comparison
Some practices drop their consultation fee to look cheaper but charge more for vaccinations, neutering and routine work. Annual cost cuts through that. It's the fairest way to compare.
£142per year
1st lowest of 15 practices within 10 miles
£33 less per year than the local average
Local average: £175/yr · 15 practices within 10 miles
Annual dog costs near Chester
1The Sands Veterinary Practice£33↓£142/yr
2Salt House Veterinary Centre£26↓£149/yr3Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre£13↓£162/yrLocal average£175/yr
15 practices within 10 miles
What owners say
★ 4.9123 reviews on Google
Caring and compassionateFriendly and welcoming
AI-generated summary
The Sands is an independent practice where owners consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and caring approach. Owners mention friendly staff, thorough examinations, and clear explanations of treatment options. Worth knowing: the practice offers same-day appointments, though a small number of owners have raised concerns about diagnostic accuracy.
Summary based on 123 Google reviews
Read all reviews on Google →HOURS & CONTACT
Mon–Thu8:30am–6:30pm
Friday8:30am–6pm
Saturday9am–1pm
SundayClosed
About this practice
Ownership
Independently owned
Team
3 registered vets · 4 vet nurses
RCVS registration
✓ Registered · View on RCVS ›
Animals treated
Dogs, Cats, Small mammals, Birds, Poultry
Features
Online registration, Health plan (health plan)