Actual vet charges for Animal Health Certificates across UK

[Nomadian]

You are correct I e mailed DEFRA back in 2015 about this as the section in my dogs passport was full and the vet at the time wanted £70 for a new one. The reply is below. I printed a few forms off with the wording that defra suggested below but was never asked for it when travelling on either ferry or tunnel.


RE: clinical examination

Dear Mr

Thank you for your email.

Please be advised that whilst the entry for clinical examination is not required to be completed for the movement of dogs and cats to other EU countries, some transport companies may still require owners to produce evidence of an animal’s fitness to travel.


Veterinarians may, therefore, complete the ‘Clinical Examination’ section of the passport if they wish to do so and if it is possible. Alternatively, the following statement could be used as a guide by vets if issuing a letter to a client regarding an animal`s fitness to travel, should it be needed -

“On (enter date), I examined the animal described in UK pet passport serial no (enter number) and found it to be free from clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease, including external parasites, and in my opinion, is fit for travel”.


Please be advised that additional pages may not be attached to the EU pet passport. If an essential section has become filled, (rabies vaccinations or tapeworm treatment), you will need to obtain a re-issue passport. Re-issue passports, like the originals, should be obtained from your vet.


For further information on how to prepare a pet for export to the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), including listed countries, documentary requirements and approved routes and carriers, please see the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners

Kind regards,

Michelle Allison
Imports Team
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)

Telephone: 03702 411710 Option 1 | Email: Pettravel@apha.gsi.gov.uk | Fax: 01228 591900Website: www.gov.uk/apha | Twitter: @APHAgovuk | Facebook: aphagov

Address: Centre for International Trade, Hadrian House, Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2TB

 

[maz]

You are correct I e mailed DEFRA back in 2015 about this as the section in my dogs passport was full and the vet at the time wanted £70 for a new one. The reply is below. I printed a few forms off with the wording that defra suggested below but was never asked for it when travelling on either ferry or tunnel.


RE: clinical examination

Dear Mr

Thank you for your email.

Please be advised that whilst the entry for clinical examination is not required to be completed for the movement of dogs and cats to other EU countries, some transport companies may still require owners to produce evidence of an animal’s fitness to travel.


Veterinarians may, therefore, complete the ‘Clinical Examination’ section of the passport if they wish to do so and if it is possible. Alternatively, the following statement could be used as a guide by vets if issuing a letter to a client regarding an animal`s fitness to travel, should it be needed -

“On (enter date), I examined the animal described in UK pet passport serial no (enter number) and found it to be free from clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease, including external parasites, and in my opinion, is fit for travel”.


Please be advised that additional pages may not be attached to the EU pet passport. If an essential section has become filled, (rabies vaccinations or tapeworm treatment), you will need to obtain a re-issue passport. Re-issue passports, like the originals, should be obtained from your vet.


For further information on how to prepare a pet for export to the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), including listed countries, documentary requirements and approved routes and carriers, please see the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners

Kind regards,

Michelle Allison
Imports Team
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)

Telephone: 03702 411710 Option 1 | Email: Pettravel@apha.gsi.gov.uk | Fax: 01228 591900Website: www.gov.uk/apha | Twitter: @APHAgovuk | Facebook: aphagov

Address: Centre for International Trade, Hadrian House, Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2TB

Yes, the first two paragraphs of that email are lifted straight from the APHA booklet ‘How to complete pet passports’:

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Thanks for that, Malcolm.

Unfortunately, after your post the thread descended into bickering and/or politics - those involved, please do not hijack this thread. Thank you.

My sincere apologies Maz and others for getting carried away and hijacking your post, it won't happen again.

 

[gus-lopez]

At the risk of stirring things further, which is not my intention, I was told that the 'Fitness to Travel' section of a Pet Passport was only for 'shipped' animals, e.g crated for air travel. It was/is not required for animals travelling accompanied by their owners. The subject arose because that section is one of the smallest, and consequently fills up first. So in the case discussed earlier, it needn't have been signed at all.
DISCLAIMER I have no documentary proof of this.. Eurotunnel agreed verbally that this was the case, but declined to put it in writing.
Yet another example of poorly worded and ambiguous regulations regarding pet travel.

I actually had to go & look in Alf's passport to see what everyone was talking about. I didn't even know those pages existed as mine are pristine & have never been touched.

 

[maz]

My sincere apologies Maz and others for getting carried away and hijacking your post, it won't happen again.

Thanks, Val.

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[maz]

For those concerned that an EU-issued Pet Passport for British residents is a loophole waiting to be closed, I found this on the US government website of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/eu/pet_travel-european_union_pet_passports

 

[emjaiuk]

Good find maz You've really got the bit between your teeth . A little bit nervous about the line 'pets returning to the EU' although that should cover all except first time visitors who would need an AHC anyway.

 

[maz]

Good find maz You've really got the bit between your teeth . A little bit nervous about the line 'pets returning to the EU' although that should cover all except first time visitors who would need an AHC anyway.

The ‘returning’ bit is because an EU Pet Passport can only be issued in the EU, therefore you have to have already entered the EU to get one. Hence when using one you will always be ‘returning‘ to the EU. Americans, Australians etc will have always needed an AHC to enter the EU for the first time, as now do Brits.

 

[Koppersbeat]

The day just got better ! ! Had my first Covid vaccination.Then decided to ring my vet back as they had not come up with a figure for the AHC.Alphapet said provisionally £125 + consultation fee !
Spoke to a small independent vet practice a few miles away but still in Chichester and a definite £65 inc. consultation.Yippee I will be going away when we are allowed. They were completely on top of the procedure needed.
PRIORS LEAZE Vets,Nutbourne,Chichester !! Coastal Cruiser should be interested in this.

 

[maz]

Spoke to a small independent vet practice a few miles away but still in Chichester and a definite £65 inc. consultation.Yippee I will be going away when we are allowed. They were completely on top of the procedure needed.
PRIORS LEAZE Vets,Nutbourne,Chichester !! Coastal Cruiser should be interested in this.

That’s great - the best price so far in southern England.

A link to their website is here . I see they also have a practice at Rowland’s Castle. I would imagine they would charge the same for an AHC there - worth checking anyway for those nearer to Portsmouth.

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[Potty]

That’s great - the best price so far in southern England.

A link to their website is here . I see they also have a practice at Rowland’s Castle. I would imagine they would charge the same for an AHC there - worth checking anyway for those nearer to Portsmouth.

Our vet reckons about £60 but admits he hasn’t really looked into it. Was getting ready to do one for some show chickens going to NI.

 

[maz]

Recap - the good guys so far

For the purposes of this thread, I am regarding £75 as the upper limit for an AHC. Still a lot of money for what you get but reasonable compared to so many others.

1. Paul Jarman Veterinary Surgeries, Norfolk. £50

https://www.jarmanvets.co.uk/

2. Ruddington Vets, Nottinghamshire. £54

https://ruddingtonvets.co.uk/

3. Priors Leaze Vets, West Sussex. £65

https://www.priorsleazevets.co.uk/

4. Andre Cirone of Pets Abroad UK, Surrey. £75

https://petsabroaduk.co.uk/contact-us/

 

[maz]

Our vet reckons about £60 but admits he hasn’t really looked into it. Was getting ready to do one for some show chickens going to NI.

Maybe you can let us know his charge a bit later on.

 

[Potty]

Maybe you can let us know his charge a bit later on.

Will do but as we won’t be going anywhere soon, may be a while!

 

[Madcaravanner]

Well I'm keeping my eye on this lot

Not got a dog - - - -yet looking for a rescue one but Lockdown is getting in the way big style

SO if you know of a medium dog 3-4years old plus for rehoming near Chesterfield let me know guys and Gals

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[Red Sonja]

The day just got better ! ! Had my first Covid vaccination.Then decided to ring my vet back as they had not come up with a figure for the AHC.Alphapet said provisionally £125 + consultation fee !
Spoke to a small independent vet practice a few miles away but still in Chichester and a definite £65 inc. consultation.Yippee I will be going away when we are allowed. They were completely on top of the procedure needed.
PRIORS LEAZE Vets,Nutbourne,Chichester !! Coastal Cruiser should be interested in this.

Thanks for that. I think they will be having my business.

Sonja

 

[Red Sonja]

I've just found out my vet in Ireland charges €20 for a pet passport. So as long as I can get there.

 

[Phill D]

I've just found out my vet in Ireland charges €20 for a pet passport. So as long as I can get there.

I will send you ours at the same time

 

[maz]

I've just found out my vet in Ireland charges €20 for a pet passport. So as long as I can get there.

Can we have that vet’s name and address, please?

 

[Stacetop]

Just added on another thread but then found this one!....


I have just been to our vets as our Rabies booster was due and in case of any future changes I didn’t want to invalid the titre test we got but don’t need!!

I took our pet passport and asked if it was worth getting it stamped in case things change. The vet was great and said YES it’s worth doing as it’s a handy document with all the details she may need for the AHC. So she stamped it as usual.

she stated that she hopes to only charge around £30 for the new form but won’t really know until she does her first one. She is hoping to be organised with them and keep details on file!! Sounds like she will be one of the cheaper vets!!

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[maz]

she stated that she hopes to only charge around £30 for the new form but won’t really know until she does her first one. She is hoping to be organised with them and keep details on file!! Sounds like she will be one of the cheaper vets!!

Excellent! Please can we have the name and address of this vet?

 

[Stacetop]

Excellent! Please can we have the name and address of this vet?

Not sure if it will just be for her own clients as she mentioned keeping a file for those that travel frequently and that some of it will be pre done for those she knows! It’s in
Darlington

 

[maz]

Not sure if it will just be for her own clients as she mentioned keeping a file for those that travel frequently and that some of it will be pre done for those she knows! It’s in
Darlington

If she keeps her price at £30 for an AHC she might well have a steady influx of new clients who will then stay with her for all services.

 

[Stacetop]

If she keeps her price at £30 for an AHC she might well have a steady influx of new clients who will then stay with her for all services.

Rabies booster and working tablet was only £30! Although she only marks the booster for 2 years but that as she thinks it offers the most protection! Used her for 20 years!

 

[maz]

Rabies booster and working tablet was only £30! Although she only marks the booster for 2 years but that as she thinks it offers the most protection! Used her for 20 years!

Excellent price again but for me the 2-year booster duration would put me off. The manufacturers of the rabies vaccines used in the UK have their vaccines licensed for 3 years duration of immunity - and that is a minimum duration.

I don’t know if you are aware of EU-issued Pet Passports as a workaround for repeat AHCs? There are mentions of it in this thread - but this thread is now on a par with ‘War and Peace’ so takes some time to trawl through. The original thread on the subject is Could this be a workaround .... but that has also grown to a good few pages.

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[The Dudess]

Just had a phone call from one of our local vets in Uttoxeter in response to my enquiry about the AHC cost. They're charging £120 for first dog and £75 for second and subsequent.

 

[maz]

Just had a phone call from one of our local vets in Uttoxeter in response to my enquiry about the AHC cost. They're charging £120 for first dog and £75 for second and subsequent.

They can go into the Hall of Shame too then - it’s getting quite crowded in there!

 

[Red Sonja]

Can we have that vet’s name and address, please?

CARN vets
Malin Rd, Gort Glebe, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal, F93 VH98, Ireland

 

[Red Sonja]

Just had a phone call from one of our local vets in Uttoxeter in response to my enquiry about the AHC cost. They're charging £120 for first dog and £75 for second and subsequent.

I have just been to the vet to get my dogs stitches out. The price quoted me today was £120 plus £70 for each other dog added.

 

[Minxy]

I have just been to the vet to get my dogs stitches out. The price quoted me today was £120 plus £70 for each other dog added.

Did you tell them where to stick it ... along with the scalpel!

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