Data methodology

How our data works

We combine provider lists, public registers, and enrichment passes. Nothing here is medical advice. Different data types have different freshness and confidence levels.

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Tracked practices 5038 Physical sites listed
With some prices 35.3% At least one pricing row
With coordinates 99.5% Lat/lng on record
How we count these figures

"Tracked practices" counts physical veterinary sites we list. The two percentages compare price and coordinate coverage to that same physical set. Total entries in the database (all entity types): 5110.

How we source prices and practice information

Most of what you see comes from public sources — practice websites, published lists, national directories — and our structured pipeline. We store snapshots; refresh timing varies by field and source.

Sourced

Clinic prices

Usually from the practice's own published materials or a recent scrape, then classified so we do not show misleading ranges. Data may be incomplete or out of date between pipeline runs.

Independent vs unknown

Ownership

From registers, corporate announcements, or upstream directory data. Where we are unsure we label ownership as unknown rather than guessing.

Not always live

Opening hours

Where we have them, they may lag the clinic's own booking page or directory listing. They are not guaranteed live.

Snapshot

Ratings and reviews

Where shown, stars and counts come from stored enrichment in our database — not live queries on every page load. Treat them as a snapshot.

Point-in-time

Prescription comparison

Built from snapshot CSV data imported into the site. Figures are a point-in-time comparison, not live stock or pharmacy prices. Always confirm on the retailer's site before you buy.

When we do not have something, we show the gap honestly instead of guessing. If you spot an error, use Report a correction on a practice profile where that form exists; for other issues see Report incorrect information.

Transparency labels

These labels describe how data entered our system — not clinical quality or official registration status.

Verified

A moderator has added a verification note on the practice record in our system. This is internal provenance only — not an official "verified vet" register.

Scraped

Data came from a recent provider scrape or import (typically fresher than stale directory-only paths). Accuracy still depends on the source.

Inferred

Data came from third-party lists or the scrape is older than 180 days. Treat as directional; confirm with the practice if it matters.

Important caveats

Pricing data is indicative and intended for baseline comparison, not final quoting. Final costs depend on individual clinical needs.

Clinical outcomes and quality of care cannot be assessed solely by price. Higher price does not automatically equate to better care, nor vice versa.

When we do not have something, we show the gap honestly rather than guessing. Prices, ratings, hours, ownership, and prescription data may change over time.