14 BILLS TRACKED
Nail clip
Small money, wildly inconsistent. The same two-minute nail trim ranges from a nominal fee to the price of a proper appointment.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cumbria | Independent / charity | Claw clippingCarlisle | £10 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Sussex | Independent / charity | Nail clip dog (nurse)nurse price | £12 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Sussex | Independent / charity | Nail clip cat (nurse)nurse price | £12 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Sussex | Independent / charity | Nail clip rabbit/guinea pig (nurse)nurse price | £12 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Independent / charity | Nail clip (cat) with veterinary nursenurse price | £12 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Independent / charity | Nail clip (rabbit/small mammal) with veterinary nursenurse price | £12 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater London | Independent / charity | Nail clip (dog) with veterinary nursenurse price; not marked 'from' | £16 | — | source |
| 2026 | South Wales | Independent / charity | Nail clippingLlantrisant/Caerphilly; prices updated May 2026 | £18 | — | source |
| 2025 | Wales | Independent / charity | Nail clippingLive Well Vets, Llantrisant and Caerphilly; undated list | £18 | — | source |
| 2026 | Merseyside | Independent / charity | Nail clip with the nurse (cat)cat-only clinic, Southport; nurse price | £24 | — | source |
| 2026 | East Midlands | Independent / charity | Nail clip (listed as 'Anal Glands/Nail clip')Derby; single price covers anal glands or nail clip | £25 | — | source |
| 2026 | East Sussex | Independent / charity | Nail clipping (nurse)Eastbourne; nurse price (add-on nail clip is £13) | £25 | — | source |
| 2026 | Gloucestershire | Independent / charity | Nail clipping | £26 | — | source |
| 2026 | Merseyside | Independent / charity | Nail clip with the vet (cat)vet price | £36 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does nail clip cost in the UK?
Across 14 real UK prices, the median is £17, with bills running from £10 to £36. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do nail clip prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is nail clip cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.