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Out-of-hours consultation Cost in Birkenhead(2026)
3 practices with prices listed
Cheapest in city
£68
Riverside Vets: Riverside Pet Club page footnote: "Does not include emergency consultations during the day time outside of our normal consulting times, which are charged at £68.00" — a daytime-but-outside-hours emergency consult fee, not the overnight on-call emergency service.
Average in Birkenhead
£104.33
Most expensive
£165
Birkenhead is cheaper than the UK average (£182.21) for this procedure — saving pet owners an average of £77.88.
Out-of-hours consultation prices in Birkenhead
Riverside Vets
Bromborough, CH62 3PE
Riverside Pet Club page footnote: "Does not include emergency consultations during the day time outside of our normal consulting times, which are charged at £68.00" — a daytime-but-outside-hours emergency consult fee, not the overnight on-call emergency service.
£68
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Animal Trust Vets – Birkenhead
Birkenhead, CH41 4AH
Pet A&E consultation supplement, on top of standard treatment cost
£80
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
New Hope Vets
Wallasey, CH45 5BG
From this price — before 10pm via MiNightVet, £200 10pm-6am/bank holidays
£165
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Frequently asked questions
How much does out-of-hours consultation cost in Birkenhead?
Out-of-hours consultation in Birkenhead costs between £68 and £165, with an average of £104.33 across 3 practices. Prices are published under the CMA Veterinary Market Investigation Order.
Why do vet prices vary so much?
Vet prices vary depending on location, practice size, staffing costs, equipment, and whether the practice is independently owned or part of a corporate group. The CMA ruling means practices must now publish prices, making it easier to compare and shop around.
Are these prices guaranteed?
Prices are published directly by practices under CMA transparency rules. Always confirm the price with your vet before booking, as individual circumstances (e.g. animal weight, complexity) may affect the final cost.