Pet owners in Billericay and nearby parts of Essex can arrange an Animal Health Certificate through Ben Turner’s Billericay collection service. This guide covers the collection appointment, local charge, prices and booking process, with transport times measured from the Billericay collection-point area.

Meet Ben Turner, our Billericay and Essex AHC vet

Ben graduated from Cambridge University in 2023 and became an Official Veterinarian in January 2024. His veterinary work includes small animal and mixed practice in Essex and Suffolk, as well as locum small animal and equine work.

AHC collection appointments in Billericay and Essex

Your AHC appointment includes scanning and verifying each pet’s microchip, a brief pet inspection and witnessing the declaration signed by the owner or authorised person, where applicable. The vet completes the final checks and signing, guides you through the certificate and answers last-minute questions where possible.

Information is provided beforehand. Our experienced administrative team helps prepare the paperwork and answer advance questions, supporting your local AHC vet.

Meet Ben and bring your pets to the Billericay collection point. Owners in nearby parts of Essex can use this location for an agreed AHC collection appointment. Check our areas covered map to find the meeting point.

A £10 surcharge applies to this collection point. Appointments are typically at weekends, with the date and time agreed after your request is checked.

Use the what3words link below to get directions to the precise meeting spot.

The certificate is prepared before your AHC collection appointment. If arriving by car, keep pets inside until instructed otherwise. If bringing a cat without a car, let the vet know before the meeting.

Transport links and travel hubs

Approximate driving times are from the Billericay collection-point area. Allow extra time for traffic, stops and check-in.

Ferry ports

• Harwich: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
• Dover: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by car.
• Newhaven: approximately 2 hours by car.
• Portsmouth: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes by car.

Folkestone LeShuttle

The Folkestone LeShuttle terminal is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Airports

• Gatwick Airport: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
• Heathrow Airport: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Participating airlines offer dog and cat departures in the cabin or as checked pets in the hold where permitted. Confirm flight, carrier, aircraft and breed restrictions, pet space and return arrangements; cargo may require a specialist agent.

Important: Transport operators have their own rules, and pet travel requirements can vary by destination. Check the current official guidance for your journey before departure. You should also allow enough time to arrange your AHC and any additional treatments or documentation required for your destination.

AHC prices in Billericay and Essex

Repeat AHC: £89. For returning clients whose pets previously received an AHC from the same VetHomeCerts vet. The AHC language, owner and pet details must be unchanged, with the same still-valid rabies vaccination. Arrange it more than 10 days before the AHC appointment. Additional pets cost £25 each.

Standard AHC: £99. Required information and payment must be received more than 7 days before the AHC appointment. Additional pets cost £30 each, up to five pets on one certificate.

Urgent AHC: £199. Applies when required information and payment are received within 7 days of the AHC appointment. Additional pets cost £30 each, up to five pets on one certificate.

View our prices for the full conditions.

How to get an AHC appointment in Billericay and Essex

1. Check the area and vet. Find Ben Turner’s Billericay collection point on our areas covered map and plan your journey to the appointment.
2. Complete the Stage 1 form. Use our form to request an AHC appointment. This is an initial request, not an automatic appointment confirmation.
3. Complete the Stage 2 form. It is emailed immediately after Stage 1 and collects the details for your AHC. Both forms must be completed for the request to be processed. If it does not arrive within a few minutes, check spam and verify the email address entered.
4. Wait for the vet to check the request. The vet checks your information and arranges the AHC appointment as appropriate. Confirmation follows the required checks and payment.
5. Attend the AHC appointment and receive your certificate. All pets named on the AHC must attend the agreed collection appointment for final checks and signing before you receive your certificate.

Book your Animal Health Certificate in Billericay and Essex

Arrange your Billericay AHC collection appointment early so your certificate can be completed before your onward journey. Request an AHC appointment with VetHomeCerts and complete both forms.