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Veterinary services

Listen to our podcast on the work of the mobile veterinary clinic.

In a vast city like London with only a handful of charity animal hospitals, some pet owners are unable to travel the distance or afford private veterinary treatment. Our clinics provide basic veterinary attention, vaccination, microchipping, and advice on animal care.

When and where

The clinic is fully equipped consulting room, running water, and all veterinary essentials. Since its launch, the clinic has proven to be a valuable service for the surrounding areas, especially for the elderly and people on benefits who cannot afford vets fees or have difficulty attending hospitals for routine treatment. Please bring your proof of benefit/pension every time you visit the clinic, which visits the following boroughs:

Bethnal Green on Mondays
Hackney Central on Wednesdays
Islington Green on Thursdays
Walthamstow Town Square on Fridays

Opening hours are the same every day: from 10.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The clinic provides free treatment for straightforward problems such as rashes and ear conditions, but we do ask customers to leave a donation towards the cost of treatments like vaccinations, microchipping and flea and worm treatments.

The mobile clinic contains a lot of equipment to diagnose and treat animals. If the vet decides further tests or treatment are needed that cannot be carried out in the van, the owner is referred to The Blue Cross animal hospital in Victoria.

Mobile clinic returns to Hackney
Our mobile veterinary clinic has returned to Hackney to help more local pets in need. The weekly service was temporarily suspended due to road resurfacing work but is now back to help local pets whose owners can’t afford private vet fees. The clinic will be held in the car park of the Town Hall, in Mare Street, every Wednesday from 10am to midday and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Pet owners are seen on a first come first served basis and must bring proof of benefit or pension plus identification on each visit.

More information

Download our mobile clinic leaflet.

A client's story

The Blue Cross mobile vet clinic serves four London boroughs in the East End. The service is for pet owners on a low income who would not otherwise be able to see a private vet. Pet owners must be on a means tested benefit or state retirement pension with no other income.

The Blue Cross mobile in Hackney is every Wednesday between 10.00am and 12.00pm and 1.30pm and 3.30pm. The service in Bethnal Green will now be every Monday and Wednesday at the same opening times.

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