Cheap vets for neutering

[Lord Trellis]

I thought I would create a thread to help people find cheap vets to neuter and spay there bunnies and maybe others could add to it as well.

Vets4Pets:
91 pounds for a neuter
130 pounds for a spay
You have to pay 70 pounds deposit

Goddard Vets:
80 pounds for a neuter
130 pounds for a spay


I haven't managed to find out the cost of vaccines yet.

 

[Shimmer]

Don't forget that prices may vary by region, and that you need to know what it does or doesn't include eg IV fluids, pain relief to take home, post-op check up.

 

[Babsie]

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[Lord Trellis]

I would use either one as there both reasonably priced, however Vets4Pets places aren't the most practical to get to via public transport so I would use Goddard Vets as its easier to travel too.

 

[Lord Trellis]

Don't forget that prices may vary by region, and that you need to know what it does or doesn't include eg IV fluids, pain relief to take home, post-op check up.

I did ask both vets for the total amount for the entire procedure and there the prices they gave me so I would assume it includes all of that I may be wrong.

 

[Graciee]

I did ask both vets for the total amount for the entire procedure and there the prices they gave me so I would assume it includes all of that I may be wrong.

Vets4pets didn't ime, plus when I pushed them they said they would give the cat loxicom not the dog one (which is way too weak for a rabbit) and they don't give a gut motility injection, nurse there told me only exotic vets do that :/

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[InspectorMorse]

I thought I would create a thread to help people find cheap vets to neuter and spay there bunnies and maybe others could add to it as well.

Vets4Pets:
91 pounds for a neuter
130 pounds for a spay
You have to pay 70 pounds deposit

Goddard Vets:
80 pounds for a neuter
130 pounds for a spay


I haven't managed to find out the cost of vaccines yet.

The prices quoted are reasonable but it’s equally important to be certain that the specific Vet is experienced with treating Rabbits. Some Vets4Pets are great, others are awful.

This gives people an idea of how to ID a good Rabbit Vet

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-welfare-association-fund/our-work/rabbit-friendly-vets/

With regards to medication. Some Vets might prescribe the Cat version of Meloxicam for analgesia. BUT as the Cat version is a weaker concentration than the usually prescribed dog version the Vet simply gives more in quantity of the Cat version to achieve the correct therapeutic dose Just because the Cat version is prescribed we can’t assume it to be wrong as long as the quantity (in ml/kg) prescribed is greater than it would be were the dog version used.

Not all Vets, even Rabbit savvy ones, routinely give prokinetics post neutering. They determine whether or not to do so on a case by case basis as opposed to having a one size fits all approach.

Lord T, make sure you establish which Vet will be doing the surgery, have a read of the link I posted re identifying a good Rabbit Vet and then you can ask the specific Vet the relevant questions prior to signing the surgery consent form.

 

[Graciee]

The prices quoted are reasonable but it’s equally important to be certain that the specific Vet is experienced with treating Rabbits. Some Vets4Pets are great, others are awful.

This gives people an idea of how to ID a good Rabbit Vet

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-welfare-association-fund/our-work/rabbit-friendly-vets/

With regards to medication. Some Vets might prescribe the Cat version of Meloxicam for analgesia. BUT as the Cat version is a weaker concentration than the usually prescribed dog version the Vet simply gives more in quantity of the Cat version to achieve the correct therapeutic dose Just because the Cat version is prescribed we can’t assume it to be wrong as long as the quantity (in ml/kg) prescribed is greater than it would be were the dog version used.

Not all Vets, even Rabbit savvy ones, routinely give prokinetics post neutering. They determine whether or not to do so on a case by case basis as opposed to having a one size fits all approach.

Lord T, make sure you establish which Vet will be doing the surgery, have a read of the link I posted re identifying a good Rabbit Vet and then you can ask the specific Vet the relevant questions prior to signing the surgery consent form.

Sorry yea I should have been clearer, the cat one at a low dose, which was pointless! But I've had the cat one before at a higher amount than usual so it's effectively the same dose as the dog one. Altho for a larger rabbit that can be a lot [emoji38][emoji38]

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[InspectorMorse]

Sorry yea I should have been clearer, the cat one at a low dose, which was pointless! But I've had the cat one before at a higher amount than usual so it's effectively the same dose as the dog one. Altho for a larger rabbit that can be a lot [emoji38][emoji38]

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For Aoife it certainly would be, she weighs over 5kg ! X

 

[Graciee]

For Aoife it certainly would be, she weighs over 5kg ! X

Exactly [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38] Penelope was the same [emoji38] it was kinda hilarious when my vet gave me the proper dose and said triple it.. I was like oh damn.. I was lucky she'd take it so happily tbh [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji38] x

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[Lord Trellis]

Just as well I'm not going to be using Vets4Pets not worth the gamble on my bunny. There reviews are not too good neither but as stated it depends on what branch.

Goddard vets the same applies with branches, not all branches of Goddard will be the same however I know the branch to go to and they have had independent rabbit rescues using them because they are good value and there vets are rabbit savvy. The 80 pounds covers everything including the care pack they give you to take home that has everything you need.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Just as well I'm not going to be using Vets4Pets not worth the gamble on my bunny. There reviews are not too good neither but as stated it depends on what branch.

Goddard vets the same applies with branches, not all branches of Goddard will be the same however I know the branch to go to and they have had independent rabbit rescues using them because they are good value and there vets are rabbit savvy. The 80 pounds covers everything including the care pack they give you to take home that has everything you need.

Sounds like your research has paid off then. Hopefully you will be able to get Lamb Chop neutered very soon

 

[Orenoko]

I used vets4pets many years ago and had some awful experiences, including one where they actually harmed my pet, I would never use them again for anything. It's important to check whether there are any small animal specialists at any vet. My vet is quite pricey compared to what I know others on here pay (i think some of it is also geographical), I have paid about £200-£250 for a dental which is a lot, but I trust my vets and I know the nurses also provide great care. I'd rather pay less in an ideal world but there's a balance. There's a saying in tattooing that I think also applies more widely in life "cheap is not good and good is not cheap".

 

[Shimmer]

Neutering rabbits isn't all about price. You need to check that the place you choose regularly neuters rabbits. Some rarely see any, so they don't have recent experience in the procedure. Asking local rescues who they use is a good indicator that the vet has plenty of experience in rabbit neutering, and often that their prices are reasonable.

Vets4Pets are all franchises, so the vets will vary in experience and expertise as much as any individual practice. They just use the branding etc of the bigger name. It always pays to ask the actual vet (rather than the receptionist) about their rabbit expertise, wherever you choose to go.

 

[Graciee]

Neutering rabbits isn't all about price. You need to check that the place you choose regularly neuters rabbits. Some rarely see any, so they don't have recent experience in the procedure. Asking local rescues who they use is a good indicator that the vet has plenty of experience in rabbit neutering, and often that their prices are reasonable.

Vets4Pets are all franchises, so the vets will vary in experience and expertise as much as any individual practice. They just use the branding etc of the bigger name. It always pays to ask the actual vet (rather than the receptionist) about their rabbit expertise, wherever you choose to go.

Yea I agree, but also that's not really possible at Vets4pets, you can't just easily chat to a vet, unless you book an appointment. It's not a great system tbh, I think it's far more rigid than other vets

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[SarahP]

Vets4Pets are all franchises, so the vets will vary in experience and expertise as much as any individual practice. They just use the branding etc of the bigger name.

Absolutely. They are not all good or bad, same as any other vet practices aren't, nor are the vets all of equal experience.

I'm not sure whether the pricing is different per vets within the franchise or not, but I always assumed it was. My greatest bill ever was from a specialist referral to a branch of Vets4Pets (I use Vets4Pets in Braintree normally).

 

[Lord Trellis]

I used vets4pets many years ago and had some awful experiences, including one where they actually harmed my pet, I would never use them again for anything. It's important to check whether there are any small animal specialists at any vet. My vet is quite pricey compared to what I know others on here pay (i think some of it is also geographical), I have paid about £200-£250 for a dental which is a lot, but I trust my vets and I know the nurses also provide great care. I'd rather pay less in an ideal world but there's a balance. There's a saying in tattooing that I think also applies more widely in life "cheap is not good and good is not cheap".

I don't really understand why the amount of care or level/quality of care should be based on price because anybody who chooses to work in that field I would have thought would care about animals naturally regardless. Its like animals get treated like objects and care is based on price. It didn't used to be like this. I have a passion for animals. I'm glad there are still some good vets left.

 

[Lord Trellis]

Neutering rabbits isn't all about price. You need to check that the place you choose regularly neuters rabbits. Some rarely see any, so they don't have recent experience in the procedure. Asking local rescues who they use is a good indicator that the vet has plenty of experience in rabbit neutering, and often that their prices are reasonable.

Vets4Pets are all franchises, so the vets will vary in experience and expertise as much as any individual practice. They just use the branding etc of the bigger name. It always pays to ask the actual vet (rather than the receptionist) about their rabbit expertise, wherever you choose to go.

Very true I agree.

 

[Graciee]

I don't really understand why the amount of care or level/quality of care should be based on price because anybody who chooses to work in that field I would have thought would care about animals naturally regardless. Its like animals get treated like objects and care is based on price. It didn't used to be like this. I have a passion for animals. I'm glad there are still some good vets left.

Idk not all vets are all about the animals, bit like surgeons aren't all about helping people and are often more interested in operating in general [emoji38]

My vet is excellent but he definitely sees the animals as interesting cases I think [emoji51][emoji38]

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