Dunton Veterinary Clinic Ltd

23/05/2026

We are closed Bank Holiday 25th May

08/05/2026

https://www.vetsurgeon.org/veterinary-jobs/permanent-small-animal-vet-tamworth-road-7618

Small Animal Vet needed in Middleton, Tamworth B78 2AT, UK for a Permanent job, working Full Time or Part Time in Small Animal Practice for Dunton Veterinary Clinic.

24/04/2026

We are now on instagram and tictok follow us 😊

05/03/2026

Morning surgery

04/03/2026

*** WHY YOU PAY MORE FOR MEDICATION FROM YOUR VET THAN YOU CAN BUY IT FOR ONLINE ***

A comment that often crops up on vet bashing posts on SM, is how vets are “disgusting/money grabbing” etc for charging you £30 for that medication that you can buy from an online veterinary pharmacy for £20. So why is that the case?

Firstly, we normally cannot even buy (wholesale) that drug for the price you can buy it for online. We legally cannot buy medication to sell to our clients from online pharmacies, and instead have to buy from a wholesaler of our choice. This wholesale company is a business, as are vet practices, and so to run that business, they put a mark up on the medication. We are very lucky to have these wholesalers, as if we order by a set time the night before (often as late as 7/7.30pm), that medication will be delivered to us by the wholesaler’s own drivers the next day. These delivery vehicles are heavily regulated so that refrigerated items are kept at the correct temperatures throughout transit, and the other medication doesn’t go above or below room temperature, even in 30 degree summer temperatures. So obviously we, as vets, expect to pay our wholesalers more for our products than cost price.

Now onto the money-grabbing vets, who put a mark up on the drugs. We aren’t charities. Owning animals is a privilege and a luxury. The NHS unfortunately results in a lot of the general public believing that we receive “free” healthcare, and results in them thinking that £60 for a 15 minute consultation with a vet is daylight robbery. Even worse, how on earth can the vet then charge £60 for that box of tablets that they only paid the wholesaler £40 for? Unfortunately it’s called running a business. Absolutely, you can ask for a prescription and buy that medication online, but realise that after that vet has handed you that prescription, it’s then your job to make sure you can get the drug in time, that you are in for the delivery, and that you order the correct amount and strength of drug. We will also need to see your pet/animal regularly to ensure the type and dose of medication is still correct.

I pay £120 a month for private medical insurance. A 15 minute consultation with a private GP (often remote) is £60. Human health care isn’t ever “free”, and in fact it’s normally more expensive than vet prices.

Whilst the CMA investigation into small animal practices is very welcome, it isn’t going to result in “cheaper” veterinary care. If you have a good vet and they do a brilliant job with your pet/horse, then it may not be wise to shop around to try and find a vet that only charges £40 for a consult when your current vet charges £60, or £60 for that box of pills when your current vet charges £70. The level of service you get should never be forgotten, and nor should the fact that veterinary practices are businesses. There are many professions that charge a lot more for their services than vets, and who haven’t left 5-6 years at university with £60k worth of debt!

Food for thought…..

03/03/2026

Cuteness overload with our gorgeous little patients today
Both having their teeth 🦷 done

24/02/2026

Available for re-homing

This is King he’s a timid 5 year old neutered male who is seeking a quiet loving home. He has been in the same house all his life and owner is no longer able to keep him. If you are able to give him a home, would like anymore information or come and meet him please call the clinic on 01675 470322

24/02/2026

Available for re-homing

Meet Belle a timid 8-Year-Old Neutered Female Seeking a Quiet, Loving Home. Same house all her life and owner no longer able to keep him.

If you think you can offer her a home please call the clinic on 01675 470322 for any information and if you would like to come and meet her

24/02/2026

Available for re-homing

Can anyone give this sweet loving girl a home. Suki is a neutered female 8 years old and has been in the same home but owner no longer able to keep her.

Please call the clinic on 01675 470322 if you would like anymore information or to come and meet her

18/02/2026