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If you live within the postcode catchment area of one of our Pet Hospitals, and you are receiving benefits, you should qualify for treatments and help with the cost of prescribed medications for your pets*.

Our Pet Hospitals treat cats, dogs, rabbits and other small pets described as 'small furries'.

Free Service - free treatments and medications

To qualify for free treatments and medications, you must live within the postcode catchment area of one of our Pet Hospitals and be receiving at least one of the following benefits:

  • Housing benefit (means tested)
  • Council tax support (means tested)
  • Universal credit with housing element

Our Free Service is only available for one pet per household. Any additional pets can be registered for our Low Cost Service.*

Low Cost Service – low cost treatments and medications

To qualify for low cost treatments and medications, you must live within the postcode catchment area of one of our Pet Hospitals and be receiving at least one of the following benefits:

  • Child tax and working tax credits
  • Universal credit without housing element
  • Pension credit
  • Income support
  • Job seekers allowance
  • ESA – (Income Based Only) Employment Support Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA) / Personal Independence Payment (PIP) / Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
  • State retired pensioners who are householders living in council tax bands a – d

Our low cost prices are typically 20% to 30% lower than private veterinary practices. This can vary, depending on the treatment.

There is no limit to the number of pets you can register for our Low Cost Service.

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