Medivet Healthcare Plan

Which Pet Do You Have?

Medivet Healthcare Plans cater to dogs, cats, and rabbits at every stage of life. Each plan is tailored to your pet's specific requirements, from their first vaccinations through to their senior years.

Dogs - From Puppy to Senior

Whether you have a puppy or a senior dog, the right healthcare plan covers all their needs:

Puppies: Initial vaccination courses, health checks, microchipping, and appropriate parasite protection during their first year.

Adult Dogs: Preventative care with boosters, relevant parasite control, and health assessments.

Senior Dogs: Comprehensive care including vaccinations, relevant parasite control, health checks, and early detection screenings for age-related conditions.

Cats - From Kitten to Senior

Cats benefit from care throughout their lives:

Kittens: Complete vaccination courses, health checks, microchipping, and relevant parasite protection.

Adult Cats: Regular preventative treatments such as vaccination and appropriate parasite protection and health monitoring.

Senior Cats: Tailored care focusing on maintaining health and detecting early signs of illness, whilst still providing the preventative treatments listed above.

Rabbits

Rabbits have unique healthcare needs that our plans address:

Vaccination against Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease, regular health checks, and appropriate parasite protection specifically designed for rabbits.

What's Included in the Medivet Healthcare Plan?

Every Medivet Healthcare Plan is designed to cover your pet's preventative healthcare needs while making veterinary care more affordable.

Core Benefits Included:

• Relevant preventative treatments
• Parasite protection
• Nose-to-tail health checks, twice yearly
• Microchipping
• 10% off pet food
• 10% off veterinary care – including overnight emergencies
• 10% off prescribed medication
• 15% off dental procedures

Medivet Healthcare Plan vs Pet Insurance

Many pet owners wonder whether to choose a healthcare plan, pet insurance, or both. Understanding the difference helps you make the right choice for your pet.

What Each Covers

Medivet Healthcare Plan:

• Preventative care (vaccinations, health checks)
• Appropriate anti-parasitic treatments
• Discounts on veterinary care
• Predictable monthly costs
• No claim limits on included services
• No excess fees

Pet Insurance:

• Unexpected illnesses and injuries
• Emergency treatments
• Ongoing conditions (depending on policy)
• Surgical procedures for accidents
• Variable premiums based on claims
• Usually includes excess payments

Best of Both

Many Medivet clients choose both a Healthcare Plan and pet insurance. The healthcare plan covers routine preventative care, while insurance protects against unexpected accidents and illnesses. This combination gives complete peace of mind.

Learn More About the Difference Between Health Plans and Insurance.

Benefits of Vaccinations and Boosters

Vaccinations protect your pet from serious, potentially fatal diseases. Regular boosters maintain this protection throughout their life.

Why Vaccinations Matter

Dogs face risks from parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis, and infectious hepatitis. Cats need protection against feline infectious enteritis, cat flu, and feline leukaemia virus. Rabbits require vaccination against Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease.

What's Included

Puppy and Kitten Primary Course: Complete initial vaccination series (2-3 injections depending on clinical recommendation)

Annual Boosters: Yearly vaccinations to maintain immunity

Additional Protection: Kennel cough vaccination for dogs who visit kennels, training classes, or dog parks

Regular Pet Health Checks Save Lives

Annual health checks detect problems before they become serious. Early detection means simpler, less expensive treatment and better outcomes for your pet.

What We Check

During a comprehensive health check, our vets examine:

• Heart and lungs: Listening for abnormal sounds
• Eyes, ears, and teeth: Checking for infections, inflammation, or dental disease
• Skin and coat: Looking for parasites, lumps, or skin conditions
• Weight and body condition: Monitoring for obesity or unexplained weight loss
• Joints and mobility: Assessing for arthritis or pain
• Abdominal palpation: Checking internal organs for abnormalities

Age-Specific Health Monitoring

Young Pets: Health checks focus on growth, development, and preventative care education.

Adult Pets: Annual assessments track overall health and catch early signs of disease.

Senior Pets: More frequent checks (every 6 months) help manage age-related conditions.

The Value of Prevention

Health checks included in your plan would typically cost per visit. With regular monitoring, you avoid emergency situations that can cost hundreds or thousands of pounds.

Flea and Worm Protection

 Relevant parasite protection keeps your pet healthy and your home pest-free. Both fleas and worms can cause serious health problems if left untreated.

Why Protection Matters

Fleas reproduce rapidly, with a single female laying up to 50 eggs daily. A small flea problem can quickly become an infestation affecting your entire home. Worms can cause weight loss, digestive problems, and in severe cases, life-threatening blockages.

What's Included

Flea Treatments: Relevant treatments  to prevent infestations

Worm Treatments: Appropriate worming to protect against roundworms, tapeworms, and other internal parasites

Tick Protection: Many products also protect against ticks, which can carry Lyme disease

For All Pets

Dogs and Cats: Appropriate protection against fleas, ticks, roundworms, tapeworms, and lungworm (where needed).

Rabbits: Species- specific products suitable for their unique needs

Pet Microchipping Keeps Them Safe

Microchipping gives your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if they get lost. In many parts of the UK, microchipping for both dogs and cats is now mandatory.

How Microchipping Works

A tiny chip (about the size of a grain of rice) is implanted under your pet's skin between their shoulder blades. The procedure takes seconds and causes no more discomfort than a routine injection.

Each microchip contains a unique number linked to your contact details on a national database. When a lost pet is found, vets and animal welfare organisations scan for a microchip and contact the owner.

Included in Your Plan

• Microchip implantation: Professional insertion by veterinary staff
• Database registration: Your details registered on a national database
• Certificate: Official documentation of your pet's microchip number

Why It Matters

Thousands of pets go missing every year. Microchipped pets have a significantly higher chance of being returned home safely. Without a microchip, identification becomes difficult, especially if your pet has lost their collar.

Additional Benefits of Your Healthcare Plan

Beyond the core services, your Medivet Healthcare Plan offers valuable extras that make pet ownership easier and more affordable.

10% Discount on All Medical Care

Every healthcare plan member receives a minimum 10% discount on all other veterinary care and procedures, including:

• Dental treatment and teeth cleaning
• Surgical procedures (neutering, lump removals, etc.)
• Diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds)
• Medications and prescriptions
• Emergency care

Complimentary Puppy or Kitten Consultation

New pet owners receive one complimentary first puppy or kitten consultation per pet (limited to two pets per client). This provides valuable guidance during those critical early weeks.

No Surprise Bills

With predictable monthly payments and discounts on additional care, you can budget confidently for your pet's healthcare needs.

Why Choose a Healthcare Plan for Your Pet?

Preventative care is the foundation of keeping your pet healthy throughout their life. A healthcare plan ensures our clinicians can provide the best advice in relation to your pets care.

Financial Peace of Mind

Spreading costs through monthly payments means you're never faced with a large, unexpected bill for routine treatments. Savings of up to £280* per year demonstrates the real value of membership.

Better Health Outcomes

Pets on healthcare plans receive regular, consistent care. This means:

• Diseases are caught earlier when they're easier to treat
• Parasites are kept at bay year-round
• Vaccinations are kept up-to-date for full protection
• Health trends are monitored over time

Convenient and Simple

No claim forms, no waiting for reimbursement, no wondering if a treatment is covered. Healthcare plan benefits are automatically applied when you visit your vet.

Support Throughout Your Pet's Life

From their first vaccinations as puppies or kittens through to their senior years, your healthcare plan adapts to your pet's changing needs.