Cost of 5 stage vetting

[Debsflo1]

Been quoted nearly £400 is that right ,thought it was about £250 for a 5 stage.
Can anyone update.
Only vet available but more than we thought and just keen to check

 

[AmyMay]

Seems very steep.

 

[w1bbler]

Had one November 19, that was £320

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Is this just the vetting cost, or does it include vet travelling a distance?

 

[doodle]

Robin was about£350 5 years ago.

 

[Debsflo1]

Its for vetting and bloods ,not including travel which is extra.
Struggling as not many in the catchment area but we thought expensive

 

[Dontforgetaboutme]

Paid £350 for 5 stage and blood sample inc call out, Leicestershire 2 years ago

 

[Melody Grey]

Sounds more than I’d expect- it’s not to run the bloods as well as take them is it?

which region are you looking in? Maybe someone could advise on a vet for another quote for comparison?

 

[piglet2001]

I paid approximately £450 for a specialist orthopaedic vet at a referral hospital to do one 3 yrs ago not including radiographs. For a local practice I would expect in the region of £275. A full 5 stage incl a full set of radiographs your looking at circa £1000.

 

[ihatework]

The good orthopaedic vets are generally at least £350 at the moment. Not including bloods and travel. You can get vetting cheaper if you go for a smaller practice / less experienced vet.

 

[webble]

I asked my vet for a price this morning and they quoted £250 plus £50 call out fee

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Mine are £300 plus vat, plus mileage if out of area (they do cover a big area)

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

That does sound quite steep. My last vetting was just over 3 years ago and was in Kent, I think it was in the £200's, definitely less than £300.

 

[Uliy]

Mine was about £300 in September, in Berkshire. So I’d say yours is very expensive!!

 

[Debsflo1]

Its North Lincolnshire and we've rung 7 vets prior.
Small independent vet but we couldn't find anyone else and don't want to buy without a vetting.
Weve paid but feel a bit uncomfortable about it.

 

[cowgirl16]

Did that quote include VAT?

 

[AFB]

I paid about £275 13/14 years ago - I'm surprised some of you can still get one for that now!

 

[Debsflo1]

Did that quote include VAT?

Yes includes vat

 

[cowgirl16]

In that case Debsflo, I'd say that was about the going rate. Still painful though!

 

[Wishfilly]

I think I paid £350 including bloods for Blue's vetting last year- it was on a zone day so no call out cost. So £400 doesn't seem that steep if it includes a call out fee...

 

[Goldenstar]

O it’s what I would expect.

 

[Floofball]

This thread makes me feel better! Had a vetting a few weeks ago and didn’t ask the price beforehand. The vetting was stopped before final rest/trot up, bloods not taken - it was £270. Would’ve been £320 to complete then if bloods run later another lab charge so your not extortionately over average I think.

 

[spotty_pony]

Its North Lincolnshire and we've rung 7 vets prior.
Small independent vet but we couldn't find anyone else and don't want to buy without a vetting.
Weve paid but feel a bit uncomfortable about it.

if you want a recommendation for the area then Tower Equine has my vote. They are based in Bourne but their attention to detail is second to none and I've had nothing but good experiences in the 15 years I have used them for my horses.

 

[Sagamoon]

Paid e160 for a full 5 stage (no xrays) in Wexford Ireland in February....and the horse failed!

 

[charlotte0916]

I just paid £415 for a really well recommended vet inc. call out fee for 40 miles travel.

 

[bubbilygum]

I’ve just been quoted £526.98 inc VAT for a five stage! Haven’t bought a horse for about 20 years so wasn’t sure if this was the going rate now...!

 

[Schollym]

Its North Lincolnshire and we've rung 7 vets prior.
Small independent vet but we couldn't find anyone else and don't want to buy without a vetting.
Weve paid but feel a bit uncomfortable about it.

Looking at the threads on her regarding horses lameness issues, it is steep but could save you a fortune in the long run, to avoid buying other people’s problems!

 

[Crollaz]

Been quoted nearly £400 is that right ,thought it was about £250 for a 5 stage.
Can anyone update.
Only vet available but more than we thought and just keen to check

Literally just paid £464 for 5 stage ?

 

[BallyJ]

Im in that area, happy to PM some vets if you'd like? or at least verify the one you're using?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Literally just paid £464 for 5 stage ?

Thats about right - this thread is a year old and costs for fuel have escalated, plus other costs