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Animal Health Certificate Near Me
Searching for an Animal Health Certificate near you? Our AHC Online Service, based at Abbeywell Vets in Folkestone, is one of the UK’s largest and most trusted providers.
With certificates from just £69, pet owners from all over the country make the trip to us knowing they’re getting expert service at an unbeatable price.
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Animal Health Certificate Near Me
Searching for an Animal Health Certificate near you? Our AHC Online Service, based at Abbeywell Vets in Folkestone, is one of the UK’s largest and most trusted providers.
With certificates from just £69, pet owners from all over the country make the trip to us knowing they’re getting expert service at an unbeatable price.
Conveniently located for UK pet owners
Our Folkestone clinic sits just minutes from the Eurotunnel Terminal and within easy reach of the Dover Ferry Port, making us the natural choice for anyone travelling with their pet via the Channel Tunnel or ferry. Whether you’re coming from London, the South East, or further afield, a visit to us fits easily into your travel day without adding unnecessary time or effort to your journey.
How it Works
Five simple steps to obtain your Animal Health Certificate
1
You Check
If you have a Dog, Cat or Ferret and they have a microchip and they have been vaccinated against rabies, we can issue an AHC for travel.
2
You Apply
Complete our simple online application form and provide the necessary supporting documentation confirming your pets’ rabies vaccination status
3
We Confirm
Once we have verified your pets’ rabies vaccination & microchip status and approved your application we will send you a secure Paylink. Once payment is received, your AHC is confirmed.
4
We Prepare
Once payment has been received your AHC application is assigned to one of our Official Veterinarians. It will be prepared and ready to issue on the confirmed collection date.
5
You Collect
On your confirmed collection date, you must arrive in Folkestone in person with your pet(s) so we scan and verify the microchip and witness you signing the AHC.
Fast, easy and affordable
Collection is quick and straightforward, certificates start from just £69, and our team is on hand to make the whole process as smooth as possible. When you’re looking for an Animal Health Certificate near you, look no further than Abbeywell Vets in Folkestone.
Why pet owners across the UK choose us
We were the original low-cost provider of Animal Health Certificates in the UK, and over the years our team of experienced Official Veterinarians has helped many thousands of pet owners prepare for international travel. Veterinary surgeries and professionals from across the country regularly recommend our services to their own clients — so even if we’re not your local vet, we’re likely not as far as you think.
With over 2,000 five-star Google Reviews, we’ve built a solid reputation for delivering an excellent value service that pet owners can trust, time and time again.
health certificates I was worried that this would be a difficult service to navigate but Abbeywell made sure everything went smoothly. We were travelling with two cats and two dogs. Everything was great and very quick. All went well at the channel tunnel. Delighted thank you
Travelling abroad with pets can be stressful, but Dan and Mike always make the whole process straightforward. Their professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail give us complete confidence that everything has been prepared correctly, and we’ve never had any issues.
A huge thank you to Dan, Mike, and the whole team. We wouldn’t go anywhere else for our AHCs and highly recommend Abbeywell Vets to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and reliable veterinary practice.
Collection Times
You do not need an appointment to collect your AHC, simply arrive during our collection times on your confirmed collection date and you’ll be issued with your AHC and on your way in under 10 minutes.
Monday to Friday:
9.00am until 7.00pm
Saturday:
9.30am until 2.00pm
Sunday:
Closed
Bank Holidays:
Closed
Start Your Online Application
At AHC Online, we take the stress out of pet travel with our simple Animal Health Certificates Online service.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, please read the FAQs. We do strongly recommend reading the FAQs before making your application. This is so you know exactly what you need to obtain an AHC and most importantly, you can have everything to hand when making your online application.
Collection Times
You do not need an appointment to collect your AHC, simply arrive during our collection times on your confirmed collection date and you’ll be issued with your AHC and on your way in under 10 minutes.
Monday to Friday: 9.00am until 7.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am until 2.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed
Start Your Online Application
At AHC Online, we take the stress out of pet travel with our simple Animal Health Certificates Online service.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend reading the FAQs before making your application. This is so you know exactly what you need and you can have everything to hand when applying.
Urgent Applications
Do you need an Animal Health Certificate Urgently?
We can generally provide pet owners with an Urgent Issue AHC on the same day if they have been refused travel at the Eurotunnel Terminal or the Port of Dover because of incorrect documents or if pet owners require an AHC faster than our Standard Service.