Collection Point

We offer convenient Animal Health Certificate collection point appointments at:

Vale Park Car Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DX

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This is a collection point-only service, designed for pet owners who would prefer a simple local appointment without needing to attend a veterinary clinic.

Your pet’s documents are checked in advance, then you meet your Official Veterinarian at the collection point to scan your pet’s microchip, check the original documentation and complete the certificate.

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Why choose our Buckinghamshire AHC service?

 

Our Buckinghamshire Animal Health Certificate service is designed specifically to make travelling to Europe with your pet as simple as possible.

• Convenient collection point appointments in Aylesbury

• Animal Health Certificates issued by an Official Veterinarian

• Pet travel documents checked before your appointment

• Certificates for dogs and cats travelling to the EU

• Urgent appointments available where possible

• Simple online booking

• Friendly support before you travel

• Ideal for holidays, relocations and repeat EU trips

• Convenient for pet owners travelling from across Buckinghamshire

Unlike many traditional veterinary appointments, our service is focused specifically on pet travel paperwork.

We check your pet’s rabies vaccination, microchip information and travel details before your appointment and prepare the Animal Health Certificate in advance wherever possible.

At the appointment, your Official Veterinarian will scan your pet’s microchip, check the required original documentation and complete the certificate ready for travel.

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Areas Served by Our Aylesbury Collection Point

 

Our Aylesbury collection point is available to pet owners travelling from across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.

We regularly assist pet owners from:

• Amersham

• Aylesbury

• Beaconsfield

• Buckingham

• Chesham

• Great Missenden

• High Wycombe

• Leighton Buzzard

• Marlow

• Princes Risborough

• Tring

• Wendover

• Winslow

If you live elsewhere in Buckinghamshire, you are still welcome to book an appointment at our Aylesbury collection point.

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Getting an Animal Health Certificate in Buckinghamshire

 

If you are travelling from Buckinghamshire to the EU with your dog or cat, you will usually need an Animal Health Certificate, also known as an AHC.

An AHC is required for most dogs, cats and ferrets travelling from Great Britain to the EU. It must be issued by an Official Veterinarian and completed within the correct travel window before your pet enters the EU.

Your pet will usually need:

• A readable microchip

• A valid rabies vaccination

• Rabies vaccination administered after microchip placement

• Proof of the microchip date

• Proof of rabies vaccination history

• Your planned travel date

• Details of the first country where you will enter the EU

• An AHC appointment within the correct travel window

Your Animal Health Certificate can be used to enter the EU for 10 days from the date it is issued.

Once you have entered the EU, the certificate can also be used for onward travel within the EU and for re-entry to Great Britain, provided it remains within the permitted validity period.

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How our Buckinghamshire AHC service works

1. Book your appointment online

Choose a suitable Animal Health Certificate appointment at our Aylesbury collection point.

2. Send us your pet’s documents

We ask for your pet’s rabies vaccination record, microchip information and travel details before your appointment.

3. We check your documents and prepare the certificate

Our team reviews the information provided and prepares your Animal Health Certificate in advance wherever possible.

Checking the paperwork beforehand also gives us an opportunity to identify potential problems before your appointment.

4. Meet your Official Veterinarian in Aylesbury

Meet your Official Veterinarian at:

Vale Park Car Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DX

The vet will scan your pet’s microchip, check the required original documentation and complete your Animal Health Certificate.

5. You’re ready to travel

Once your certificate has been issued, it can be used to enter the EU within the permitted travel window.

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Cost of an Animal Health Certificate in Buckinghamshire

 

Our Buckinghamshire collection point service starts from:

£119 for a repeat Animal Health Certificate

Final pricing may depend on:

• Number of pets travelling

• Type of Animal Health Certificate required

• Urgency of travel

• Whether you need a repeat certificate

• Any additional pet travel services required

For the most accurate price, enter your travel details when booking online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do you provide Animal Health Certificates in Buckinghamshire?

Yes. We provide Animal Health Certificates for dogs and cats travelling from Buckinghamshire, with appointments available at our Aylesbury collection point.

Is this a home visit service?

No. Our Buckinghamshire service is collection point only.

Appointments take place at Vale Park Car Park in Aylesbury.

Where is your Buckinghamshire Animal Health Certificate collection point?

Our collection point is at:

Vale Park Car Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DX

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Do you cover Aylesbury, Wendover and Princes Risborough?

Yes. Pet owners travelling from Aylesbury, Wendover, Princes Risborough and nearby areas can book an appointment at our Aylesbury collection point.

Do you cover High Wycombe, Amersham or Chesham?

Yes. Pet owners from High Wycombe, Amersham, Chesham and surrounding areas are welcome to use our Aylesbury collection point.

Do you cover Buckingham, Winslow or Leighton Buzzard?

Yes. Our Aylesbury collection point is also available to pet owners travelling from Buckingham, Winslow, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas.

Do you cover Beaconsfield, Marlow or Great Missenden?

Yes. Pet owners from Beaconsfield, Marlow, Great Missenden and nearby areas can book an appointment at our Aylesbury collection point.

When should I book my Animal Health Certificate?

Your Animal Health Certificate must be issued within 10 days before your pet enters the EU.

Most owners arrange their appointment a few days before travel once their travel date and first EU country of entry have been confirmed.

We recommend booking as early as possible so we can check your pet’s documentation in advance.

How long after a rabies vaccination can my pet travel?

Following a primary rabies vaccination, your pet must normally wait at least 21 days before travelling to the EU.

If your pet receives an in-date rabies booster, a new waiting period will not usually be required.

We check your pet’s vaccination dates before the appointment to help make sure they are eligible to travel.

Can I use an Animal Health Certificate for more than one trip?

An Animal Health Certificate is generally issued for a specific journey from Great Britain to the EU.

Once you have entered the EU, the certificate can be used for onward travel within the EU and for re-entry to Great Britain within its permitted validity period.

For a later, separate journey from Great Britain to the EU, you will normally need a new Animal Health Certificate.

Do I need an AHC if I have an EU pet passport?

The document you need can depend on your individual circumstances and the status of the pet passport.

If you are unsure whether an existing EU pet passport can be used, contact us before booking and we can advise based on your pet’s documentation and travel plans.

Can you help with urgent Animal Health Certificates in Buckinghamshire?

Where availability allows, yes.

We offer urgent Animal Health Certificate appointments for owners travelling at short notice.

Enter your travel date when booking so we can show you the appropriate appointment option.

Can you issue Animal Health Certificates for more than one pet?

Yes. We can issue Animal Health Certificates for multiple eligible pets travelling with the same owner or authorised person, provided the travel arrangements and documentation meet the relevant requirements.

Do dogs need tapeworm treatment for Ireland?

Dogs travelling to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway generally require an approved tapeworm treatment before entry.

The treatment must be administered by a vet within the required time window and correctly recorded in the relevant travel documentation.

If you are travelling to one of these destinations, let us know when booking so we can advise on the timing requirements.

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Book your Animal Health Certificate in Buckinghamshire

 

Ready to travel with your pet?

Book your Animal Health Certificate in Buckinghamshire online today and meet your Official Veterinarian at our Aylesbury collection point at Vale Park Car Park.

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Visit our FAQ page for more information about Animal Health Certificates and travelling to Europe with your pet.