Vaccinations

What are pet vaccinations?

Vaccines are biological agents administered to your healthy pet so that your animal has immunity against particular diseases or conditions. Vaccinations generally contain tiny doses of de-activated microorganisms that stimulate your pet’s immune system.

How do pet vaccinations work?
The pet’s body sees the vaccination as an invasive agent and the pet’s immune system fights off the agent. This creates a build-up of antibodies against the disease/condition. These remain in place ready to fight off the live form of the micro-organism in future if the pet becomes exposed to the risk.

Why are pet vaccinations so important?
Vaccinations protect against a wide range of infectious diseases, many of which can be fatal. If you do not have your pet vaccinated (or up to date with booster vaccination), you may find your pet insurance will be invalidated. As well as protecting your own pet, you are also helping protect the wider pet population from diseases spreading. 

Where can I get my pet vaccinated?
Here at RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital we offer a full pet vaccination service across a wide variety of species (see below)

When should I get my pet vaccinated ?
The timing and frequency of your pet’s inoculations will depend on the type of pet being vaccinated. See your specific pet vaccination page for more details. Booster vaccinations are often required on an annual basis.

How much does it cost for pet vaccinations ?
Your pet vaccination price will vary depending on the type of pet. It will also depend on whether you are having your pet’s first vaccinations or their yearly/booster vaccinations. See our pet vaccination price list 
If you are receiving certain state benefits, you may be eligible for discounted rates. Please speak to our reception team about our terms & conditions

How do I book a pet vaccination appointment?
Firstly, your pet needs to be registered with us.

  • To register online – please complete our registration form 
  • To register by phone – please call us on 0207 387 8134

Once your pet is registered – we can book your pet inoculation appointment – whether that be for the first course of vaccinations or annual/yearly booster ones. Our pet vaccination appointments are from 8.00 am to 6.30 pm Monday – Friday and at weekends.

Here at the RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital - we offer a comprehensive pet vaccination service for a variety of species.
These include:

If you want to know about vaccinations for other pet species, please contact us and we'd be happy to help.

Are pet vaccinations risky?
In a very small minority of cases, some pets may have adverse reactions but these are extremely rare.
If you have any questions relating to your pet’s vaccinations – please contact us and our team are happy to advise you.

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