Logo
The Alternative Vet Practice
Dr. med. vet. Miriam Krause
Veterinary Surgeon
Qualified Dog Behaviourist & Trainer (IDBTS)
Qualified Canine Bowen Technique Practitioner (EGCBT)
Qualified Human Bowen Technique Practitioner (ECBS)
Logo Facebook
Logo Twitter

All fees are inclusive of VAT - VAT registration number GB 243 6245 17.
All fees are valid from 01 April 2022, and are subject to change.



Treatment Fees

Veterinary Services

(These fees are examples for some of the vet services, please contact me for more details.)

  • £ 24.00 General consultation and health check (15-20 minutes appointment)
  • £ 15.00 Clipping claws only
  • £ 15.00 Expressing anal glands only

  • £ 60.00 Puppy Vaccination Course (2 injections) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 40.50 Dog Annual Booster (Vanguard 7) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 30.00 Dog Annual Booster (Vanguard Lepto ci only) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 44.40 Kennel Cough Vaccination (only) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 29.40 Kennel Cough Vaccination (during other appointment) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 54.00 Kitten Vaccination Course (2 injections, without FeLV) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 78.00 Kitten Vaccination Course (2 injections, with FeLV) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 33.00 Cat Annual Booster (without FeLV) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 51.00 Cat Annual Booster (with FeLV) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 61.20 Rabbit Vaccination (Myxomatosis + RHD1 + RHD2) - incl health + weight check

  • £ 72.48 Antibody Titre Test (incl lab fees, blood sampling + health check)
  • £ 24.00 Microchipping (only) for companion animals
  • £ 18.00 Microchipping (during other appointment) for companion animals

  • £ 52.50 Rabies vaccination (only) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 45.30 Rabies vaccination (during other appointment) - incl health + weight check
  • £ 84.00 Animal Health Certificate - for travel with cats or dogs to EU

  • £ 75.00 Cat Spay (weighing less than 4kg)
  • £ 51.00 Cat Castration (weighing less than 4kg)
  • £ 87.00 Rabbit/Guinea Pig/Ferret/Rat Spay
  • £ 63.00 Rabbit/Guinea Pig/Ferret/Rat Castration
  • £ 187.50 Bitch Spay (for a dog weighing 16-20kg)
  • £ 150.00 Dog Castration (for a dog weighing 16-20kg)
  • £ 103.20 Cat Dental Scale & Polish (for a cat weighing less than 4kg) - tooth extractions are charged extra
  • £ 147.00 Dog Dental Scale & Polish (for a dog weighing 16-20kg) - tooth extractions are charged extra

  • £ 35.70 Tetanus vaccination horse/pony - 1st vaccination / booster
  • £ 28.50 Tetanus vaccination horse/pony - 2nd vaccination
  • £ 24.00 Microchipping per pony (1-3 ponies)
  • £ 16.20 Microchipping per pony (4 and more ponies)

Plus the following home visit charges (if applicable):

  • £ 24.00 Skellister, incl Catfirth, Freester, Garth, Benston, Brough, Eswick, Gletness
  • £ 30.00 Nesting (other than Skellister - see above), Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick
  • £ 36.00 Mainland Shetland other than Nesting, Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick (see above) - up to and including Brae to the north and Cunningsburgh to the south and Bixter to the west
  • £ 42.00 Mainland Shetland north of Brae and south of Cunningsburgh and west of Bixter

  • £ 18.00 Home Visit at same day and area as pop-up clinic (selected times only)

  • ISLES VISITS:
    • £ 6.00 Islander surcharge for appointments at pop-up clinic
    • £ 24.00 Home Visit at same day and area as pop-up clinic (selected times only)
    • Special Visits:
      • £ 42.00 Visit to Bressay, plus ferry ticket fee at cost
      • £ 63.00 Visit to Whalsay, plus ferry ticket fee at cost
      • £ 63.00 Visit to Yell, plus ferry ticket fee at cost
      • £ 84.00 Visit to Unst, plus fery ticket fee at cost

Payments cash or cheque only at the time of each consultation.

Treatment Fees

Dog Behaviour Therapy & Training

Behaviour Therapy & Training - one-to-one session (60-90min consultation):

  • advice tailored to your specific individual situation, requirements and needs
  • depending on the complexity of the issue, you should expect the need for about 1-6 consultations
  • £ 51.- per dog and consultation

Loose Lead Walking Workshop:

  • learn to create your walks enjoyable for you and your dog without pulling
  • 3 sessions of 60-90min each
  • £ 135.- per dog ( = £45.- per session)

Life Skills Workshop (the very different dog class):

  • a workshop specifically tailored to your and your dog’s needs in the convenience of your own home
  • 6 sessions of approx. 60-90min each
  • £ 234.- per dog ( = £39.- per session)

Plus the following home visit charges:

  • £ 24.00 Skellister, incl Catfirth, Freester, Garth, Benston, Brough, Eswick, Gletness
  • £ 30.00 Nesting (other than Skellister - see above), Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick
  • £ 36.00 Mainland Shetland other than Nesting, Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick (see above) - up to and including Brae to the north and Cunningsburgh to the south and Bixter to the west
  • £ 42.00 Mainland Shetland north of Brae and south of Cunningsburgh and west of Bixter
  • Home visit charges to the isles on request
Payments cash or cheque only at the time of each consultation or in full at the 1st session of a workshop.

Treatment Fees

Canine Bowen Technique (CBT) / Acupuncture / Red Light Therapy / Physiotherapy

  • £ 45.- per treatment
A minimum of 1-3 treatments a week apart is recommended initially.

Plus the following home visit charges:

  • £ 24.00 Skellister, incl Catfirth, Freester, Garth, Benston, Brough, Eswick, Gletness
  • £ 30.00 Nesting (other than Skellister - see above), Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick
  • £ 36.00 Mainland Shetland other than Nesting, Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick (see above) - up to and including Brae to the north and Cunningsburgh to the south and Bixter to the west
  • £ 42.00 Mainland Shetland north of Brae and south of Cunningsburgh and west of Bixter
  • Home visit charges to the isles on request
Payments cash or cheque only at the time of each consultation.

Please note, that Complementary Therapies are not a substitute for veterinary care, and should be used in conjunction with conventional veterinary treatment, and is therefore only available on referral by your vet.



Treatment Fees

Human Bowen Technique

  • £ 54.- per treatment
  • £ 135.- for 3 treatments (= £45.- per treatment), booked in advance and paid in full at 1st treatment
  • £ 27.- per treatment for Children 15 years and younger (have to be accompanied by child's parent or guardian)
A minimum of 3 treatments a week apart is recommended initially.

Plus the following home visit charges:

  • £ 24.00 Skellister, incl Catfirth, Freester, Garth, Benston, Brough, Eswick, Gletness
  • £ 30.00 Nesting (other than Skellister - see above), Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick
  • £ 36.00 Mainland Shetland other than Nesting, Tingwall, Scalloway and Lerwick (see above) - up to and including Brae to the north and Cunningsburgh to the south and Bixter to the west
  • £ 42.00 Mainland Shetland north of Brae and south of Cunningsburgh and west of Bixter
  • Home visit charges to the isles on request
Payments cash or cheque only.