How to Get an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) in Worcester
If you’re planning to travel to the EU with your pet from Worcester, you’ll need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC). This guide explains how to obtain an AHC in Worcester, including the collection point, pricing, transport hubs, and a step-by-step process to obtaining an AHC with Vet Home Certs. By arranging your AHC in advance, you avoid last-minute stress at ports and ensure your pet’s travel documents are ready to go before your journey.
Meet the Local Vet: Hayley McKenzie
Hayley McKenzie qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2012 and also holds a Masters degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Her professional interests include feline medicine, diagnostic imaging, and infectious diseases.
Hayley lives near Worcester with her husband and their cats. Hayley issues Animal Health Certificates for pet owners in the Worcester area and has a convenient local collection point in Hallow.
Collection Point Option in Worcester
Vet Home Certs offers a convenient collection point service for pet owners in and around Worcester. This allows you to finalise your pet’s Animal Health Certificate in a quick and simple appointment.
During your appointment, the vet will:
- Scan and verify your pet’s microchip.
- Witness the owner signing the AHC declaration.
- Review the certificate with you and answer any last-minute questions before travel.
All AHC preparation is handled beforehand to make the process efficient and stress-free.
Worcester Collection Point
Location: The Crown Inn, Main Road, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6LB
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Practical tips for visiting the Worcester collection point:
- Parking is available at The Crown Inn car park; arrive a few minutes early to secure a space.
- The location is just off Main Road in Hallow, making it easy to reach from central Worcester.
- Use the What3Words link to navigate directly to the exact handover spot.
Pricing Information
Vet Home Certs offers transparent pricing for Animal Health Certificates in Worcester:
Repeat AHC: £89
- For returning clients with unchanged details and up-to-date rabies vaccination. Must be arranged more than 10 days before your appointment. Additional pets £25 each.
Standard AHC: £99
- Ideal for planned travel when details and payment are received more than 7 days before the appointment. Additional pets £30 each.
Urgent AHC: £199
- Applicable when all details and payment are received within 7 days of your appointment date. Additional pets £30 each.
Maximum of 5 pets on one AHC. For full details, visit https://vethomecerts.co.uk/prices/.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get an AHC Appointment in Worcester
- Check your area: Use the map on the Areas Covered page to find the collection point in Worcester.
- Complete the Stage 1 form: Submit your request via Appointment Request Form. Select the Worcester collection point and vet.
- Complete the Stage 2 form: This form is emailed to you immediately after Stage 1 submission. If you don’t receive it, check your spam folder.
- Vet review: The vet reviews your information, and arranges a suitable appointment time.
- Appointment day: Attend the Worcester collection point with your pet(s). The vet scans microchips, witnesses the signature, and issues your AHC, ready for travel.
Transport Links & Travel Hubs Near Worcester
With your Animal Health Certificate ready before departure, you can head straight to your preferred travel hub. Journey times are approximate from Worcester and may vary with traffic.
Nearest Ferry Ports
- Portsmouth International Port: Ferries to Caen, Le Havre, Santander, and Bilbao; approximately 2 hours 45 minutes from Worcester.
- Dover Ferry Port: Crossings to Calais and Dunkirk; around 3 hours 15 minutes drive.
- Plymouth Ferry Port: Services to Roscoff and Santander; approximately 3 hours 15 minutes drive.
- Birkenhead (Liverpool) Port: Ferries to Dublin and Belfast; around 2 hours 30 minutes from Worcester.
Eurotunnel
- Folkestone Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Drive-on train to Calais; approximately 3 hours 45 minutes from Worcester.
Airports
- Birmingham Airport: Around 50 minutes from Worcester; offers several pet-friendly European routes.
- Bristol Airport: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Worcester, with airlines accepting pet travel to EU destinations.
Important Considerations for Pet Travel
- Northern Ireland travel: If your pet is travelling only to Northern Ireland, apply for a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document. For onward travel to the Republic of Ireland or mainland Europe, an AHC is still required.
- Dogs & worming treatment: For travel to Ireland, Norway, Finland, Malta or Northern Ireland, dogs must receive worming treatment between 24-120 hours before arrival. This treatment must be witnessed and recorded in the AHC by a vet.
- Returning to the UK: Follow the APHA Travel Checklist when returning to the UK with pets.
- Dogs must receive worming treatment 24-120 hours before re-entry, using a product licensed in the country where it’s given and effective against Echinococcus multilocularis. Use the Canine Worming Planner for timing guidance.
- Appointment requirements: Your pet’s microchip will be scanned and verified at the appointment. Ensure that all pet and owner details on the Stage 2 form are correct. The owner and pets named on the AHC must attend the appointment.
- Authorised travel: Pets can travel with an authorised person or courier if arranged in advance. The owner and pets must reunite within five days of arrival in the EU. Either the owner or authorised person may sign the AHC, ensure to confirm who will sign before the appointment.
Ready to Travel? Request Your Animal Health Certificate in Worcester Today
Travelling with your pet from Worcester can be stress-free with the right documents. We recommend submitting your AHC appointment request 3-6 weeks before your travel date.
Request your Animal Health Certificate appointment in Worcester today with Vet Home Certs.