Pet Health Club

Preventative health plans for dogs, cats and rabbits in the United Kingdom

Pet Health Club is a preventative pet health plan service operating in the United Kingdom through a network of over 800 partner veterinary clinics. The company presents itself as the nation's favourite pet health plan, a claim it supports with the figure of over 900,000 pets covered by its plans. Its approach focuses on proactive care: rather than covering unforeseen events, as insurance would, the plans fund routine treatments and regular check-ups to keep animals healthy in the long term.

Essential and Plus plans for every type of pet

The offering is structured in two tiers, Essential and Plus, tailored to dogs, cats and rabbits. The prices published at the time of analysis are as follows:

• Dog Essential: £24.99 per month for 12 months. Includes annual vaccinations, tailored year-round parasite treatments, six-monthly health check and exclusive member discounts.
• Dog Plus: £33.99 per month for 12 months. Adds unlimited vet consultations, 24/7 online vet access and 20% off lifelong medications.
• Cat Essential: £22.99 per month for 12 months. Includes 24/7 online vet access, annual vaccinations, tailored parasite treatments and 50% off wellness screening.
• Cat Plus: £31.99 per month for 12 months. Adds unlimited vet consultations, annual wellness screening and 20% off lifelong medications.
• Rabbit Essential: £19.99 per month for 12 months. Includes annual vaccinations, spring and summer flystrike protection, six-monthly health check and exclusive member discounts.
• Rabbit Plus: £28.99 per month for 12 months. Adds unlimited vet consultations, 24/7 online vet access and 20% off lifelong medications.

Specialist consultations, referrals and out-of-hours consultations are not included. Fees associated with administering injections for chronic conditions are also not covered, although Plus members enjoy a discount. Fair usage conditions apply. Wellness screening is included for Plus members; Essential members get 50% off, and it is only available to clinically healthy cats aged 7 or over.

How it works and how to sign up

The process to join consists of three steps: choose between Essential or Plus, select your local veterinary clinic and provide a few details to get started. The plans are annual and automatically renew for successive 12-month periods unless the customer gives notice otherwise in advance. The company sends a reminder before the renewal date. There is no joining fee and benefits can be used at the clinic where the plan was taken out; to change clinics, the national network of over 800 centres makes it easy to find a nearby alternative.

Differences from pet insurance

Pet Health Club distinguishes its plans from veterinary insurance. While insurance covers unexpected illnesses or accidents, this company's plans focus on routine and preventative care: vaccinations, parasite protection and regular check-ups. The stated aim is to detect potential health problems early, given that animals cannot communicate when something is wrong.

Resources for owners and clinic network

In addition to the plans, the company offers informational resources for pet owners, with vet-written advice sections for dogs, cats and rabbits. The network of partner clinics provides access to care ranging from routine check-ups to emergency care. Plus members have access to an online vet available 24 hours a day.

Corporate details

The company operates under the registered name Inspiring Vet Care Limited, with registration number 07746795 (England and Wales). Its registered office is at The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2AU. It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit-related regulated activities, under reference number FRN738010. The website shows versions for the United Kingdom and Canada.

Location and contact

The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2AU · Phone: 01225 489821 · Email: info@pethealthclub.com