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Choose your option
Keep it flexible with Pay-as-you-go, or choose a monthly plan for more predictable everyday care.
Paws in Safe Hands
Fair Access to Everyday Vet Care
PawAssist Health Plans are our way to keep care fair and accessible
Choose your access. Book your appointment. Get value-priced, trusted care
To use our everyday vet care service, select the PawAssist option that suits you best: a simple pay-as-you-go pass, or a monthly plan with more predictable everyday vet care benefits.
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Book your appointment
Once you have selected PawAssist, book online and access Animal Trust's everyday vet care.
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Get value-priced care
We explain any treatment, test or medicine costs before we go ahead wherever practical.
Select your PawAssist Plan
Three simple ways to access Animal Trust everyday vet care. Choose the option that fits your pet and your budget.
Plus
Most completeAbout this plan
For broader everyday vet care support. Best if your pet may need medication, monitoring or parasite protection.
- Everything in Essential
- Parasite medication as prescribed by the vet
- Free written prescriptions and dispensing
- Up to 2 free in-house blood tests per year
- No insurance form processing fees
- No fees for Fluorescein and Schirmer eye tests
£20.39/ month
Essential
EverydayAbout this plan
For routine care and medicine savings. Best if you want predictable, everyday vet care access.
- Unlimited daytime vet and nurse consultations
- Annual vaccinations
- Pet A&E supplement reduced to £50
- £5 off each prescription medication dispensed by Animal Trust
£12.99/ month
Pay-as-you-go
FlexibleAbout this plan
For short-term everyday vet care access. Best if you do not want a monthly plan.
- Unlimited daytime consultations for 1 week
- Simple one-off access
- Treatment, tests and medicines charged separately
£19.50one off
Detailed comparison
Clear plan comparison helps clients understand what is included, what is not included and what each option costs.
| Comparison | Pay-as-you-go | Essential | Plus | No plan |
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| Cost | £29.99 one-off | £12.99/month £155.88/year | £20.39/month £244.68/year | Individual item prices |
| Benefits | Flexible everyday vet care access | Predictable routine care | Most complete everyday support | Pay per item |
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| Other information | Treatment, tests, medicines, surgery, hospital care | Treatment, tests beyond plan, medicines after discount, surgery, hospital care | Treatment, surgery, hospital care, services outside listed benefits | All treatment charged at standard prices |
| Term* | One-off access period | 12-month plan | 12-month plan | — |
*Additional information about terms
Additional information
- Everyday vet care
- PawAssist is the access route for Animal Trust's everyday vet care services.
- Pet A&E
- PawAssist is not required for Pet A&E. Some options may reduce the Pet A&E emergency supplement, but access to Pet A&E is separate.
- Referrals
- PawAssist is not required for referral or advanced services. Referral pathways and estimates are handled separately. Learn more about our referral services
- Not insurance
- PawAssist supports defined everyday and routine care costs. It does not replace pet insurance. Learn more about our insurance policy
- Parasite
- Information about parasite pricing. See our parasites pricing
- Treatment costs
- Treatment, tests and medicines outside plan benefits are charged separately and should be explained before proceeding wherever practical. See our full price list
What clients say
Hear from some of the pet owners we have helped.
“Treatments are affordable, and costs aren't hidden. Medication is accessible price-wise on the plan, which has been beneficial for our dog, who has ongoing issues with heart and joints. ”
“The staff and vets are brilliant and very understanding and compassionate... I have taken out the monthly plan, which has saved me quite a lot so far.”
“Really lovely staff and great value for money with the Animal Trust pet plan”
Frequently asked questions
PawAssist pet health plans make organising and paying for vet treatment easier and provide incredible value for our customers. We know that even with insurance, other costs can be significant. Our PawAssist pet health plans are designed to help spread the cost and save money on care.
Yes. PawAssist is the access route for Animal Trust's everyday vet care services.
No. Pet A&E access is separate from PawAssist.
No. Referral pathways and estimates are handled separately.
No. PawAssist does not replace pet insurance.
We explain likely treatment, test and medicine costs before proceeding wherever practical.
Parasite medication is included in the Plus plan when prescribed by an Animal Trust vet.
Any savings should be explained clearly against the relevant standard price.
Essential and Plus are 12-month plans. Pay-as-you-go is a one-off access period.