Price Guide

Payment via cash, cheque (addressed to Friel-Russell Clinical Services Ltd) or card is required at the time of the consult.

Unless otherwise stated all fees are in addition to the standard consult fee for your area.

Consult fees

Zone one £45
Zone two £50
Additional pet £30
Evening/weekend surcharge £10

Euthanasia

Large dog >30kg £125
Medium dog 10-30kg £100
Cat/Small dog <10kg £75
Small animals £30

Procedures

Microchip £20
Prescriptions* £15
Urine Test £7.50
Nail clip £10

Vaccinations

Primary course dog £100**
Dog booster £20
Primary course cat from £100**
Cat booster from £20

*Prescriptions are charged for one medicine for three months supply. Six month supply of flea/worm treatment can be supplied on one prescription. Pets must be seen every six months for repeat prescriptions (12 months for flea and worm medication). Antibiotics will not be supplied on repeat prescription.

** Primary course vaccinations include two vaccinations and two consults

Pet Insurance

If your pet becomes unwell diagnostic tests and treatment can become very expensive, easily running into thousands of pounds. Unfortunately there is no pet NHS and as a guardian of your pet it is your responsibility to cover the cost of any necessary care.

To help with this we recommend pet insurance or a savings account specifically for your pet. We always hope our pets won’t need it; but it is much better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

We can claim on pet insurance for treatment at home the same as a traditional vets. As a small business we cannot function with a large number of unpaid bills and so we cannot routinely claim direct from insurance companies.

Filing insurance claims take quite a lot of time and often some cost for printing and posting and so we do charge an admin fee of £10 per claim submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see our frequently asked questions below. If you have any other questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Why mobile vet?

Vet care in your own home takes away the stress of travel, an unfamiliar place and other animals for your pet. Many dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals are extremely stressed in the veterinary environment. This can make examination and treatment very difficult and cause further problems down the line with repeated negative experiences.

These visits are also often stressful for people, can be inconvenient times and difficult to get to if you don’t have access to transport. Instead at home you don’t have to worry about time wasted travelling or waiting in the waiting room. You can get on with your life at home and Dr Katie will arrive and start the consult straight away.

How long is a visit?

Our consults are usually 30-45 minutes long. This allows lots of time for getting to know you and your pet, a low stress exam and plenty of time for consults!

In the clinic you will often be allocated only a 10 minute appointment which is a rush to fit in history taking, clinical exam, treatment, questions and history writing! You don’t need to feel that rush with Positive Pet Mobile Vet and Dr Katie is always more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

What areas do you cover?

Dr Katie is based in Whiston, Staffordshire Moorlands and works around a 25 minute radius from there.

Covering Cheadle, Leek, Ashbourne, Tean, Endon, Denstone and villages in between.

Zone One and Zone Two areas can be seen here.

Further visits can be arrange but an additional surcharge will be applied. Please contact us to discuss if you are out of area.

What if I need emergency veterinary treatment?

Home vet visits are no designed for emergency situations. In a true emergency it is likely your pet will require hospitalisation for further work up and stabilisation (e.g. blood tests, x-rays, IV fluids).

So please ring Lime Trees Veterinary Clinic on 01782 385285.

Their hospital in Meir also host VetsNow for out of hours cover.

What species do you see?

Dr Katie mainly sees dogs, cats and rabbits.

Guinea pigs, small ferries (e.g. hamster, rats, gerbils, mice) and tortoises can also be seen but for more complex cases Dr Katie would recommend seeing an exotic pet specialist vet.

What can you do in a consult?

Pet health check
Vaccinations
Flea and worm treatments
Microchipping
Claw clipping
Medications and prescriptions
Minor procedures
Diagnostic tests (urine tests, blood tests, skin test)
Pet euthanasia

How do I pay?

You can pay with cash or card at the time of your consult or via BACS in advance.

For purchases not in person (e.g. repeat prescriptions) invoices will be emailed to pay online or you can pay via BACS.

Can I get medication from you?

Yes! Most medication will be available there and then at your consultation. Some medications may have to be ordered in specially or a prescription can be bought to enable you to buy the medication yourself online.

How do I book?

Call us on 07521 300999, or email info@positivepetmobilevet.co.uk

Please ensure that you have completed our Contact Form

Please let us know days of the week/time which are best suited for you so that we can offer you some available appointments to suit.

What if my pet needs surgery?

Dr Katie works with Lime Trees Veterinary Clinic for all treatment requiring hospitalisation, including surgery. Dr Katie will pass on all your details and inform Lime Trees of your pet’s treatment plan.

If you live further a field and would prefer to use a different practice for surgery this can be arrange too.

Can you put my pet to sleep at home?

Dr Katie offers a home euthanasia service and strives to make this extremely upsetting experience as easy as it possibly can be.

She takes her time to ensure you and your pet can have plenty of cuddles. Sedation is routinely used for pets to ensure their last moments are not stressful. Cremation, including having their ashes returned can all be organised by Dr Katie for you.

You can read more about our gentle, in home euthanasia here.