Petition · HM Treasury
Remove VAT on veterinary fees for pets
Closed
1,420 signatures
What the petition asks
Following reports of some pet owners not being able to afford vet fees, we believe it is time for the Government to remove VAT from veterinary fees for pets so that it is no longer charged on animal health care which is essential for their health.
We believe pets are not a luxury but loved and valued companions and contribute to emotional and mental wellbeing for so many including the elderly. Some animal rescue centres may be full and unable to help, resulting in healthy animals being put down or left to suffer without basic care. We believe that if VAT is no longer charged on all veterinary fees, it could go a long way to rectifying this situation.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,420
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
23 Jul 2025
Closed
23 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.