This scheme is operated to prevent the unnecessary suffering of animals in need of urgent veterinary attention.

If your animal is in need of medical treatment you MUST get help.

Take it to your nearest veterinary surgery or call their out of hours telephone number or contact Medivet 24 hour Ashton for out of hours emergency treatment.   They will treat your pet no matter which vet practice you are registered with.

People in living in the Branch area and in receipt of means-tested benefits  should contact a local private veterinary practice to find out if they will accept the RSPCA’s Assisted Treatment vouchers before booking an appointment.

In association with local veterinary surgeons the branch is able to offer financial assistance to people on means-tested benefits.

Due to pressures on limited branch funds we are only able to offer help on bills over £100.00 to people in receipt of means tested benefits and the maximum we can offer towards your vet fees is £70:

It is a criminal offence to knowingly deny an animal veterinary treatment and subsequently cause that animal to suffer unnecessarily.

Vetfone

If you can’t speak with your own vet, why not contact Vetfone? A service similar to NHS Direct, they can be contacted when you are concerned about your pet – Vetfone provide an immediate source of expert advice. VETFONE National Helpline: 0333 332 7883

The service for non-members is a fixed fee of £12.50 per call. However long your call with Vetfone the fee will remain fixed at £12.50.

• 57 per cent of calls are dealt with by advice alone
• only 14 per cent are advised to visit their vet urgently