How much does nail clipping for a dog or cat cost in the UK?
A quick appointment — usually cheaper with a veterinary nurse than a vet. Some practices include it free for plan members.
What 347 practices publish · per visit
£17.93–£26
The middle half of their prices. Half charge more than £22.
Indicative prices to help you plan, not a quote. Costs vary by practice, region, and what's included, so call the practice for an exact price.
From the price lists these practices publish, last read 19 September 2026.
Prices at practices near you
Every practice near you, nearest first, with what it publishes for nail clipping.
Why vet prices vary
- What's included. A "from" price often covers the basics only. Extras like medication, anaesthetic, or follow-ups can be charged separately.
- Your pet. Size, age, and health all affect the cost of surgery and anaesthetic.
- Where you are. Prices tend to be higher in London and other cities.
- The practice. Equipment, opening hours, and whether it's a 24-hour hospital all feed into the price. Cheapest isn't always the right choice.
Where these figures come from
- hillparkvets.co.uk: “Nail clip with the veterinary nurse: £16.07; with the veterinary surgeon: £23.57”
- vetcost.co.uk: “Dog nail trim at vet (nurse clinic): £10–£20 per visit”
- thepetshow.co.uk: “In the UK, a veterinarian will charge between £6 and £12 for nail clipping.”
What practices near you publish
Published prices for nail clipping, practice by practice. Listed by name or by distance, never by price.
- London · 30
- Essex · 17
- Devon · 12
- West Sussex · 11
- Surrey · 10
- East Sussex · 9
- Fife · 9
- Hertfordshire · 9
- Leeds · 9
- Warwickshire · 9
- Kent · 8
- Derbyshire · 7
- Gloucestershire · 7
- Leicestershire · 7
- Powys · 7
- Worcestershire · 7
- Flintshire · 5
- Glasgow City · 5
- Lincolnshire · 5
- Medway · 5
- Wiltshire · 5
- Dudley · 4
- Highland · 4
- Lancashire · 4
- Renfrewshire · 4
- Somerset · 4
- Suffolk · 4
- Birmingham · 3
- Cheshire West and Chester · 3
- Edinburgh · 3
- Herefordshire, County of · 3
- North Northamptonshire · 3
- North Yorkshire · 3
- Rhondda Cynon Taf · 3
- Scottish Borders · 3
- Sheffield · 3
- Solihull · 3
- South Lanarkshire · 3
- Staffordshire · 3
- Stockton-on-Tees · 3
- Swansea · 3
- Swindon · 3
- Telford and Wrekin · 3
- Thurrock · 3
Guides for owners
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