Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Stop charging VAT on veterinary medications and services
Closed
433 signatures
What the petition asks
Veterinary bills can be huge and the VAT just makes it more difficult for owners of animals to be able to afford to get their pets medical treatment. Vet bills and medication need to be exempt so they are affordable.
There are insurances available but many people take on unwanted animals, and more than one, so it is very difficult to afford insurances and with most you have to pay a large excess before you can claim. Having VAT removed would make the treatment of animals much more affordable and would save many animals lives. as I am involved in animal rescue I know how important this is
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
433
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
16 Mar 2020
Closed
16 Sep 2020
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.