In an attempt to reduce the number of strays, unplanned litters and ultimately the number of unwanted dogs which have to be put to sleep or re-homed, Ashfield District Council and the veterinary practices detailed in this leaflet are offering financial assistance towards the cost of neutering or spaying of your dog.

If you are a householder (owner or tenant) in Ashfield, own a dog and hold a Passport to Ashfield Services, you will be eligible for assistance; worth up to two-thirds off the normal charge for a spaying or neutering operation.

To obtain a Passport to Services, which offers discounts on many services provided by Ashfield District Council and also many other businesses in and around Ashfield, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits:-

• On Income Support
• Working Families Tax Credit
• Disability Working Allowance
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Benefit
• In Full Time Education
• On or Awaiting a Government Training Scheme
• Dependent Partners of the Above

Passports currently cost £2.35 and are valid for the year from April to the following March - and are then renewable providing you still qualify.

To apply:

• Apply for a Passport to Ashfield Services
• Fill in the neutering application form. (This is not the same as the application for a Passport to Services)
• Take it or send it with details of your dog or bitch to the Council Offices, Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG17 8DA. Please ensure that you have enclosed the fee.

What happens next?

• A voucher will be issued which details your entitlement to the Service.
• Make an appointment with your chosen veterinary practice. Please click here for a list of participating vets.
• Take the voucher to the vet who will examine your dog or bitch and arrange for the operation to be carried out. The vet will advise you of the cost of the operation when you make your appointment. The scheme covers the spaying or neutering operation, initial examination and aftercare.

Your vet may insist that the dog is vaccinated if this has not already been done. You will be responsible for the additional cost and for taking the dog to and from the surgery.

Further Information

Please contact us if you require any further information or advice.

Participating Veterinary Surgeons

Mr. A. Wilson
Orchard Veterinary Centre
Vine Terrace
Hucknall
Nottingham,
NG15 7HU
Tel: 0115 9532507

Mr. A. Wilson
Orchard Veterinary Centre
105 Perry Road
Nottingham
NG5 3AD
Tel: 0115 9693565
 
Thompsons Veterinary Surgery
12 Carsic Lane
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Notts. NG17 2AX
Tel: 01623 555460

Mr. F.T. Flynn
Shannon Lodge Veterinary Surgery
15-17 Kirkby Folly Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield,
Notts.
NG17 5HP
Tel: 01623 442718
 
Mr. A.S. Riley
Bridge House
Veterinary Surgeries
53 Outram Street
Sutton-in-AshfieldNotts.
NG17 4BG
Tel: 01623 554778

Mr. A.S. Riley,
Bridge House
Veterinary Surgeries
Sherwood Hall Road
Mansfield
Notts. NG18 2NH
Tel: 01623 621019
 
Mr. D.B. McPherson
Veterinary Surgeon
166 Southwell Road West
Rainworth
Mansfield
Notts.
NG21 0EH
Tel: 01623 798050

Mr. G.M. Oliver
Buckley House Veterinary Surgery
51 West Street
Hucknall
Nottingham
NG15 7BY
Tel: 0115 9527271

Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road
Eastwood
Notts.
NG16 3GG
Tel: 01773 713398
 
A. Killick
Meadowbank Veterinary Surgery
Hillbank House
Commonside
Selston,
Notts.
NG16 6FJ
Tel: 01773 511126
  
Ashfield District Council
Environmental Health & Housing Services
Council Offices
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 8DA

Direct Telephone: 01623 450 000
Direct Fax: 01623 457 412