Local Animal Health Certificate appointments across Flintshire
Straightforward pet travel paperwork, with convenient home visits and collection point options.
“Our dog was seen at home and this was so less stressful for an anxious dog.”
Rita-Ellen, North Wales, September 2026
✓ Often cheaper than local vets
✓ Convenient home visits and local collection points
✓ Documents checked before your appointment
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Collection Point
Cei Meadows Dog Park
opposite Bryn Gwyn Lane
Mold Road
Connah's Quay
Flintshire
CH7 6BZ
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Local Animal Health Certificate appointments across Flintshire
Avoid unnecessary journeys to a distant veterinary practice when preparing for EU travel. Our Flintshire service gives you a choice: a pre-booked collection appointment at Cei Meadows, or a convenient home visit within the available postcode catchment.
With clear guidance on microchip records, rabies vaccination and certificate timing, our team helps you prepare before you meet Ana for the final checks. For destinations outside the EU, we can assess pet export certificate enquiries separately.
What our customers say
“Our dog was seen at home and this was so less stressful for an anxious dog.”
Rita-Ellen, North Wales, September 2026
“The service was efficient, convenient and reasonably priced.”
Dominika, Solihull, August 2026
These are reviews of TPPC's wider service, not of Ana Lungarini or the newly opened Flintshire collection point.
Flintshire collection and home visits across North Wales
Collection at Cei Meadows. Pet owners from Connah's Quay, Flint, Shotton, Queensferry, Deeside, Hawarden, Buckley, Mold, Holywell and the wider region can choose our booked Flintshire collection point. The areas listed describe a collection catchment, not a guarantee of home visits.
Home visits. Standard visits start at £129 for one pet. The online postcode checker currently uses central Flint (CH6 5AP) as a provisional home-visit origin, separately from Cei Meadows. The first 10 miles are included; additional charges, where offered, are £10 for over 10–15 miles, £20 for over 15–20 miles and £40 for over 20–30 miles. Enter your exact postcode to check eligibility and price before paying.
The collection location and home-visit travel origin are deliberately separate. The final home-visit meeting address is confirmed in your booking correspondence.
- Connah's Quay, Flint, Shotton, Queensferry, Deeside, Hawarden, Buckley, Mold, Holywell, Chester
You can choose the collection point even if a home visit is not offered at your postcode. Please use the ///basically.boosted.fidget meeting pin rather than relying on the broader Flint area. Check live availability and book your AHC. For other Welsh locations, browse our service areas.
Pet travel requirements and export certificates in Flintshire
Animal Health Certificates for EU travel. Most dogs, cats and ferrets travelling from Great Britain to the EU require an Animal Health Certificate unless an accepted alternative applies. We review your pet's microchip, rabies vaccination and intended route before the appointment.
Timing matters. The microchip must predate, or be placed at the same time as, the rabies vaccination. After a primary rabies vaccination, at least 21 full days must have elapsed before AHC issue; some vaccine schedules may require longer. An in-date booster normally preserves validity without a fresh 21-day wait. An AHC must be issued within ten days before EU entry.
Tapeworm requirements. Dogs going to Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway generally need vet-administered treatment 24–120 hours before arrival. Tell us the first destination and ferry or flight schedule in advance so the necessary timing is checked.
Other destinations and exports. Travelling beyond the EU, moving overseas or transiting a third country? Ask our team about pet export certificate enquiries before choosing an EU AHC. Tests, treatments, permits and certificate rules differ by destination. Always consult official GOV.UK pet travel guidance.
Your pet will usually need:
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A readable microchip
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A valid rabies vaccination
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Rabies vaccination given after microchip placement
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Proof of microchip date
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Proof of rabies vaccination history
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Travel details, including your EU entry country and planned travel date
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An AHC appointment within the correct travel window
Your Animal Health Certificate is valid for entry into the EU for 10 days after it is issued. Once you have entered the EU, it 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.
How our Flintshire AHC appointments work
1. Choose a location and date. Enter your postcode and select the £99 Flintshire collection point or an eligible home visit from £129. Choose an appointment within the correct window before EU entry.
2. Upload supporting information. Provide owner and pet details, the microchip and rabies vaccination records, your route and first EU entry country.
3. We check your records. Our team reviews the information, prepares paperwork and follows up if evidence is missing or a travel date needs clarifying.
4. Meet Ana with your pet. Attend Cei Meadows at the confirmed time or be ready at your approved home-visit address. Bring every travelling pet and the original evidence requested for the microchip and final veterinary checks.
5. Travel with the AHC. Keep the signed certificate safe and accessible. Check the ten-day EU entry window and arrange any additional treatments needed for your journey.
Flintshire Animal Health Certificate prices
Flintshire collection — one to five pets: £99 / £129 / £149 / £169 / £189. Meet your vet at Cei Meadows Dog Park by appointment; no home-visit mileage surcharge applies.
Home visits — one to five pets: £129 / £159 / £179 / £199 / £219 respectively within the included area. For longer journeys, any £10, £20 or £40 travel supplement is calculated at booking.
Repeat and urgent bookings: Eligible repeat collection AHCs start at £99, while home-visit repeats are £119 where applicable. Urgent AHCs start at £249 for one pet when offered; additional requirements and charges are shown at booking.
Non-EU pet exports: Export Health Certificates are separate from EU AHCs and may require country-specific tests, treatments or supporting documents. pet export certificate enquiries can be assessed by our team.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Flintshire Animal Health Certificate collection point?
At Cei Meadows Dog Park, opposite Bryn Gwyn Lane, Mold Road, Connah's Quay, Flintshire CH7 6BZ. Use ///basically.boosted.fidget or View Cei Meadows Dog Park on Google Maps for the exact meeting location. Attend only by appointment.
How much does an AHC cost at Cei Meadows?
A standard Flintshire collection appointment costs £99 for one pet, £129 for two, £149 for three, £169 for four or £189 for five pets. Home visits start at £129 before any applicable mileage charge.
Can Ana visit my home in Flintshire?
Yes, subject to postcode availability. The booking engine currently calculates travel from a provisional central Flint (CH6 5AP) origin, separate from the collection point. The included radius is ten miles; additional travel charges appear before payment.
When does Ana offer appointments?
Her configured working hours are Monday to Thursday 11:00–16:00, with Fridays 11:00–15:00 from 27 November 2026, subject to the live booking diary. The calendar shows the actual remaining appointment slots.
Do I need to bring my pet to the collection point?
Yes. Every travelling dog, cat or ferret must attend the appointment for the Official Veterinarian's final microchip and clinical checks. Bring the original documents requested during advance review.
What travel evidence is required for an EU AHC?
Your pet needs a microchip and valid rabies vaccination. After primary rabies vaccination, a wait of at least 21 full days applies before AHC issue. The AHC is issued within ten days before entry to the EU. Some countries also require timed tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Is the Flintshire service separate from Wrexham collection?
Yes. Cei Meadows Dog Park is our new Flintshire meeting point with Ana Lungarini. The existing North Wales & Chester collection point at Alyn Waters Park in Wrexham remains a separate booking option.
Can you help with pet travel beyond the EU?
Yes. For non-EU travel, contact us about pet export certificate enquiries before choosing an AHC. The paperwork and any tests or permits depend on your destination and itinerary.
Where can I read customer reviews?
Genuine, attributed reviews are available on Read genuine customer reviews on Trustpilot. Feedback shown on the new Flintshire page is about TPPC's wider North Wales service, not specifically about Ana or Cei Meadows.
Book your Flintshire Animal Health Certificate from £99
Choose the Cei Meadows collection point from £99 or an available home visit from £129. Select your appointment online and supply the rabies, microchip and journey details for advance review. Check live availability and book your AHC.