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Vaccinations

What are vaccinations?

 Vaccinations generally contain tiny doses of de-activated viruses and bacteria that stimulate your pet’s immune system to protect them from contracting specific illnesses.

How do pet vaccinations work?
The vaccine is usually injected under the skin (but occasionally it takes the form of a nasal drop). The dose is too small to make the pet ill, but is enough to stimulate the pet's immune system so that it develops antibodies against the disease. If your pet is later exposed to the disease, the antibodies are ready to fight off the bacteria or virus before it can make your pet ill.

Why are pet vaccinations so important?
Vaccinations protect against a wide range of infectious diseases, many of which can be fatal. Vaccination provides your pet with excellent protection against these diseases. As well as protecting your own pet you are also helping protect the wider population from diseases spreading.

If you do not have your pet vaccinated (or up to date with booster vaccination), you may find your pet insurance will be invalidated. 

Where can I get my pet vaccinated?
Here at RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital we offer a full pet vaccination service for cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets.

When should I get my pet vaccinated ?
The timing and frequency of your pet’s inoculations will depend on the type of pet being vaccinated and the disease being vaccinated against. See your specific pet vaccination page for more details. Booster vaccinations are usually required on an annual basis.

How much does it cost for pet vaccinations ?
Please see the individual species pages for our current fees.
If you are receiving certain state benefits, you may be eligible for discounted rates. Please speak to our reception team about our terms & conditions.

How do I book a pet vaccination appointment?
Firstly, your pet needs to be registered with us.

  • To register online – please complete our registration form  
  • To register by phone – please call us on 0207 387 8134

Once your pet is registered – we can book your pet inoculation appointment – whether that be for the first course of vaccinations or annual/yearly booster ones. Our pet vaccination appointments are from 8.00 am to 6.30 pm Monday – Friday and on Saturdays between 9am and 3:30.

Here at the RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital - we offer a comprehensive pet vaccination service for a variety of species.
These include:

If you want to know about vaccinations for other pet species, please contact us and we'd be happy to help.

Are pet vaccinations risky?
In a very small minority of cases, some pets may have adverse reactions. When these occur they usually involve a small swelling at the injection site that disappears without treatment, or 24 hours of being slightly "under the weather", similar to when people have vaccinations. It is possible, but extremely rare for pets to have an allergic reaction to a vaccination.
If you have any questions relating to your pet’s vaccinations – please contact us and our team are happy to advise you.

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