Prescriptions

Certain medications that are prescribed for your pet may be for long-term treatment.

Most of the medicines used are ‘prescription only medications’ or ‘POMs’ and as such need to be dispensed by one of our veterinary surgeons for ‘an animal under their care’. This means the vet is making both legal and ethical obligations for the correct use of these medicines and as such we are under some constraints.

How to Order your Pet's Medication

Call the USPCA where the reception staff will take your order. Please ensure you leave us a suitable telephone number in case we need to contact you regarding your prescription request.

Please allow at least 48 hours from requesting a repeat prescription before collecting the medication from reception. This:

• Allows us time to check your clinical records to make sure the medication is still correct and appropriate for your animal or if they require a check-up
• Gives the vet time to issue and dispense the prescription
• Allows us time to order some of the products needed if not in stock
• Means that your prescription can be ready for when you attend.

Written Prescriptions

Clients are welcome to request a written prescription for medications, subject to an administration fee, that would allow you to obtain the prescribed medications from another veterinary surgeon or a pharmacy.