Stress free Pet Travel Documents from the comfort of your home.
Based in Ivybridge and serving a wide area across South Devon, we offer flexible options for receiving your documents—either by home delivery or collection from one of our convenient locations.
Popular collection points include (but are not limited to):
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Endsleigh Garden Centre, Ivybridge
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Sainsbury’s, Marsh Mills, Plymouth
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Morrisons, Tavistock
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Waitrose, Saltash
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Exeter Services (M5, Junction 30)
NEW: Collection point now available in Crewkerne, Somerset
(Appointments at this location are arranged by email only)
We offer Pet Health Certificate Services at affordable prices
At AHC Prime, we provide Animal Health Certificates (AHCs), Export Health Certificates, and Fit to Fly Certificates—all from the comfort of your home—making it easier for you to travel stress-free with your beloved companions.
Our service removes the hassle of visiting busy veterinary practices, offering a calm and convenient alternative.
We pride ourselves on flexibility, offering appointments at times and locations that suit you best. We also provide home delivery of your AHC—please see our pricing page for details.
"Travelling with your companion can now be stress-free. We offer appointments to issue Animal Health Certificates, export health certificates, and fit to fly documents for dogs, cats, and ferrets in the comfort of your home. We cover the area of South Devon (within 45 miles of Ivybridge) and Crewkerne, Somerset, at competitive prices."
Why Choose AHC Prime
Three reasons to choose us
Affordable Pricing
Our pricing is often 3 times cheaper than at your veterinary practice!
Practicing Veterinary Surgeons
Fully qualified, insured and experienced veterinary surgeons!
Collection or home delivery Service
Make your holiday stress free with our collection or delivery service!
How It Works
Collection or Home Delivery if you are located within 25 miles of Ivybridge:
How It Works
Collection or Home Delivery if you are located within 25 miles of Ivybridge:
Check Your Pet meets the requirements
Your Pet must be microchipped and have a valid, in-date Rabies Vaccination
Send your information
Email the completed application form along with the correctly certified documents containing the specific information required to issue an AHC.
We prepare your documents
Once all documents have been received, your AHC application is placed, your certificate will be prepared and ready for the agreed collection date.
Pay your deposit
Once we confirm that everything is in order, you will receive a link via text SMS or email to pay a £20 deposit to secure your appointment. * for Crewkerne area ONLY
Collect your certificate
You must collect your AHC with your pet because we must scan and verify your pet’s microchip and we must witness you signing the declaration
What our customers say
"Just a big THANK YOU for a fabulous, friendly, prompt, great value and professional service!"
Steve and Jay Over
Services
We offer stress free pet travel documents from the comfort of your own home. Please look below to find which document you need.
Animal Health Certificates
If you are travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland with your dog, cat or ferret you’ll need to get an animal health certificate (AHC). You must
Export Health Certificates
If you’re travelling to a non-EU country, you’ll need to get an export health certificate (EHC). You’ll also need to complete an export application form (EXA) if you’re in England, Scotland or Wales. Check the rules of the country you’re travelling to for any additional restrictions or requirements before you travel.
Fit to Fly documents
A Fit to Fly Certificate is a document issued by a qualified veterinarian that confirms your pet is in good health and can safely travel by plane. This certificate is often required by airlines and travel authorities, to ensure the well-being of your pet during the flight. Though not all airlines require this, so please double check with your airline
Collection or Home Delivery if you are located within 25 miles of Ivybridge
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Standard AHC one pet £110
Repeat AHC one pet £90 (where no details have changed) - Each additional pet on the same AHC +£30 (up to 5 pets)
Home Delivery if you are located between 25 & 45 miles of Ivybridge:
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Standard AHC one pet £140
Repeat AHC one pet £110 (where no details have changed) - Each additional pet on the same AHC + £30 (up to 5 pets)
Urgent AHC (less than 48 hours notice), with collection within an hour:
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AHC 1 pet £250 + £30 (each additional pet, up to 5 pets)
*For any urgent queries, please contact us by phone
Collection or Delivery for Crewkerne* area:
- Standard AHC 1 pet £110
- Each additional pet on the same AHC +£30 (up to 5 pets)
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- *By Appointment Only: Please schedule your visit in advance by email or telephone.
- *Deposit Fee: For this collection point a £20 deposit is required to secure your appointment.
- *Limited Availability: for collection within a 25-mile radius from Crewkerne.
Want to travel with your pet?
Contact us today to book in or discuss your Animal Health Certificate
Meet Our Team
Bogdan Draniceru moved to the UK from Romania in 2016 and has been working as a farm vet in South Devon ever since. He is a qualified Official Veterinarian (OV), meaning he is certified to issue Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) for pets travelling abroad.
After working in clinical practice, Bogdan saw how time-consuming and stressful it could be for pet owners to obtain an AHC. In response, he founded a flexible, at-home service to make the process more convenient—offering appointments at times that suit clients, without the need to visit a busy veterinary clinic.
Bogdan is also happy to provide advice on pet travel and answer any related questions, helping to make the process smooth and stress-free for both owners and their pets.
Adriana graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Veterinary Medicine of Iasi, Romania, in 2007. She worked in small animal practices in Romania for nearly four years before moving to the UK in 2011. In the UK, she worked for a Service Delivery Partner, where she was responsible for delivering official controls in slaughterhouses and cutting plants on behalf of the Food Standards Agency in the South West of England, as well as issuing export certification for fresh meat products. Adriana has recently taken on the role of Senior Veterinary Inspector at the Animal & Plant Health Agency and is also involved in issuing AHCs in the Crewkerne area during her spare time. Outside of work, Adriana enjoys spending time with her family, two pets, and friends, and also volunteers for the Scouts.
With a full-time job and being a full-time mom, Adriana’s appointments are limited, and only available in the evenings and weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most general queries and questions, you would find the answer in these FAQs. For any query beyond this list, please contact us using the link below.
What does your pet need when travelling from UK to an EU country or Northern Ireland
your pet needs:
- a microchip
- a valid rabies vaccination
- an animal health certificate, or a valid pet passport that’s accepted in the country you’re travelling to
- tapeworm treatment for dogs if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta
How quickly must I travel after receiving my certificate?
An animal health certificate is valid for single entry into the EU within 10 days from the issuing date
Can you fit around my travelling times?
We always try to fit you in to the best of our abilities. Please make sure you book in advance to make sure we can accommodate.