1 BILLS TRACKED
Wound repair & suturing
Cleaning and stitching a laceration or bite wound, usually under sedation or general anaesthetic. The bill depends on the size and whether a GA is needed.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Wound suturing under general anaesthetic - Labrador leg lacerationActual paid bill, posted Apr 2023. Labrador leg laceration requiring GA and surgical closure. | £744 | source |
Common questions
How much does wound repair cost in the UK?
Across 1 real UK prices, the median is £744, with bills running from £744 to £744. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do wound repair 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 wound repair 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.