Due to the fact that we are a mobile only practice, if your pet has a life threatening condition (for example, seizures, bleeding, collapse, struggling to breathe, trauma) you should take your pet to your nearest vet practice for urgent care. We can offer advice and help you over the phone if you are unsure.

Oxfordshire and Berkshire:

We have partnered with the fantastic Larkmead Vets to cover our out of hours emergencies. Their main hospital is based in Didcot.

Tel: 01235 814991

Address: 111-113 Park Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8QT

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Surrey

We have partnered with North Surrey Veterinary Emergencies (NSVE)

Tel: 0208 783 2850

Address: North Surrey Veterinary Emergencies, 4 Park Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9LE

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We will give you a 1 hour window for the visit and message you to let you know a more accurate time when we are on the way. Please ensure you let us know if there are any parking or access restrictions to your property. If you have a cat, please restrict them to one room so we don’t have to go searching when we visit.

When we arrive, Laura the vet will take a thorough history, examine your pet, provide any necessary treatment and discuss the plan.

ZipVet differs from a normal small animal vet in that we are a completely mobile practice. We will visit your home and save you the stress and hassle of taking your pet to the vet. We are fully insured and comply with RCVS and VMD guidelines.

This does mean that you may need to go to your bricks and mortar practice for some services such as surgery or if your pet needs hospitalisation.

At ZipVet we offer a high-quality, convenient and un-rushed service. This means that we can only see a small number of patients in a day and our fees reflect this. Further details of our pricing can be found in the ‘Services’ section or please call to discuss.

Monday 9am - 6pm

Tuesday 9am - 6pm

Wednesday 9am - 6pm

Thursday 9am - 6pm

Friday 9am - 6pm

Saturday on request

Sunday Closed

Visits are available between 9.30am and 4pm. We may be able to accommodate appointments outside of these core hours for a surcharge. Saturday appointments for euthanasias can be requested and we will aim to be there for you.

Absolutely! In fact we require all of our clients to be dual registered with a ‘bricks and mortar’ practice as we are not able to provide extensive services such as surgery, x-rays, dental work and hospitalisation. We have partnered with Larkmead Vets, who have a well equipped hospital and experienced staff.

Once you register with us, with your consent, we will request a history from your previous vet practice so that we can provide the best possible care to your pet.

All pets are! Though we are particularly useful if your pet has mobility issues or has a nervous temperament.

Please note that if your pet shows signs of aggression we may request that you muzzle them or we may recommend more than one visit. If this is the case we can dispense a mild sedative to give your pet prior to the visit to help with their anxiety. This is to keep everybody safe and we will work with you to make you and your pet feel comfortable.

We accept cash and all major card providers (Visa debit, Visa, Mastercard). Payment will be required at the time of the visit.

We request that euthanasia consults pay in advance of the appointment so that on the day we can focus solely on you and your pet.

Yes, you should be able to claim on your pet insurance like you would at a bricks and mortar vet. However, they may not cover the call-out fee - we can provide an itemised bill detailing the consultation and call-out fee if needed.