Financial Assistance

At ST Stead  we understand that it can be difficult for some animal owners to meet the bill for the health care of their beloved pet - what ever pet you own from a  cat, dog, kittens, puppies, or  any other animal, remember we care as much as you for their welfare. For this reason, ST Stead Veterinary Clinic is a member of several schemes, which aim to help people on low incomes to afford the care that their pets need and deserve. Please find information  and advice about our vet fees financial assistance scheme below.

The Schemes We Offer Are:

• PDSA Pet Aid Scheme
• The Dogs Trust neuter vouchers
• Cats Protection neuter vouchers

Further information about these schemes, and how they can assist you and your pet can be found below.

PDSA Pet Aid Scheme

ST Stead vet surgeon in York, Yorkshire is a member of the PDSA -Pet aid scheme, a charitable organisation which was set up over 90 years ago to dispense veterinary treatment to people's sick animals. Treatment to the sick and injured pet of an eligible client is completely free of charge. But because PDSA's vet services are funded entirely by public support, all owners are encouraged to make a contribution towards the cost of their pet's treatment, in order to enable PDSA to continue its valuable rescue service.

Help where it's needed most

Despite the tremendous public support PDSA receives, it simply does not have the funds to treat all sick and injured animals. Therefore, PDSA's precious resources are concentrated on those animals whose owners are the most in need in the community.

Who qualifies for treatment?

ST Stead can only register clients on the PETAID sheme who are in receipt of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit (Council Tax exemptions are not the same as Council Tax Benefit and do not qualify). It would be helpful to see your pet too, and complete an application form which is available from our surgery.

To Qualify For Treatment You Need to Consider the following:

• One Pet Per Household Can Be Covered by the Scheme
• You Need to be Receiving Housing or Council Tax Benefit
• We Must See Your Pet to Check Its Health
• You Need to Complete an Application Form at Our Surgery
• To be on our scheme you need to live in the York area
  

For further information, please call us on 01904 782033 or click here to email us.

The Dogs Trust

Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust, and formerly known as the National Canine Defence League, The Dogs Trust has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends. ST Stead is proud to be associated with the Dogs Trust, and by working with this organisation, we are able to offer  Neutering  services for dogs, whose owners might otherwise struggle to afford for these important treatments to be carried out.

Who qualifies for treatment?

ST Stead can neuter at reduced prices ie.£30.00 dogs owned by clients who are receiving Benefits, Tax Credits or who are Pensioners. We will need to complete an application form which is available from our surgery.

To qualify for treatment at our surgery you need to consider the following:

• Unlimited number of Pets Per Household Can Be Covered by the Scheme
• You Need to be Receiving Tax Credits ,Job Seekers Allowance ,Housing benefits or Council Tax Benefit 
• Or you Need to be A Pensioner
• You Need to Complete an Application Form at Our Surgery
• If you live outside the York area contact the Dogs Trust for local schemes

The Cats Protection League

Formed in 1927, Cats Protection (CP) has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity, caring for and finding new homes for around 60,000 cats and kittens every year, through their network of 29 Adoption Centres and 260 voluntary-run Branches. ST Stead is proud to be associated with the Cats Protection, and by working with this organisation, we are able to offer a Neutering service for cats, whose owners might otherwise struggle to afford for this important treatment to be carried out.

Who qualifies for treatment?

ST Stead can obtain vouchers for clients who are receiving Benefits, Tax Credits or who are Pensioners or Full-Time Students.For the months of november 2009 and January 2010 the Cats Protection is offering vouchers that mean you will only pay £5.00

To Qualify For Treatment You Need to Consider the following:

• Unlimited number of Pets Per Household Can Be Covered by the Scheme
• You Need to be Receiving Tax Credits or Benefits OR
• You Need to be A Pensioner or A Full-Time Student

For further information, please call us on 01904 782033 or click here to email us.