Practice profile · Halstead
The Forge Veterinary Centre
Halstead, CO9 2AZ
Largest group: VetPartners (292 practices)Closed · Opens 8:30am
Pricing
This practice publishes its prices · April 2026Priority consultation
From £85.20
First consultation (Dog & Cat)
£4 below local average£58.00
Follow-up consultation
£7 below local average£41.40
Dog Annual Booster
£7 below local average£58.00
Adult course + Kennel Cough (dog)
£74 above local average£132.60
Kennel Cough
£58.00
Puppy vaccination course (DHLPP) including free Kennel Cough
£40 above local average£98.90
Microchipping
£24.40
Animal Health Certificate
£201.50
Prescription fee
£2 below local average£19.70
Insurance administration fee / direct claim fee
£9 above local average£40.00
Dog Castration
£114 above local average£416.00
Dog Castration (Under 10kg)
£65 above local average£295.00
Dog Castration (10–25kg)
£352.00
Dog Castration (Over 40kg)
£22 above local average£490.00
Dog Spay
£66 above local average£464.00
Dog Spay (Under 10kg)
£7 above local average£332.00
Dog Spay (10–25kg)
£398.00
Dog Spay (Over 40kg)
£583.00
Annual booster (+ Kennel Cough) and health check
£98.90
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.
£174per year
6th lowest of 11 practices within 10 miles
£12 more per year than the local average
Local average: £162/yr · 11 practices within 10 miles
Annual dog costs near Halstead
1Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd, Sudbury£48↓£114/yr2Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd, Great Yeldham£48↓£114/yr3Brookend Veterinary Practice Ltd£39↓£123/yr···
6The Forge Veterinary Centre£18↓£144/yr
Local average£162/yr
11 practices within 10 miles
What owners say
★ 4.888 reviews on Google
Caring and compassionate
AI-generated summary
Owners consistently mention the professionalism and compassionate care shown by the team, with several highlighting how staff go above and beyond during treatment. The practice appears well-suited to pet owners wanting personal, attentive care close to home.
Summary based on 88 Google reviews
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Mon–Fri8:30am–6:30pm
Sat–SunClosed
About this practice
Ownership
Part of VetPartners (292 practices)
Team
6 registered vets · 3 vet nurses
RCVS registration
✓ Registered · View on RCVS ›
Animals treated
Dogs, Cats, Small mammals, Exotic animals, Birds, Poultry
Features
Health plan (Health Plan)