Mobile Vet Clinic

The DSPCA mobile veterinary clinic offers affordable veterinary services for people in receipt of Social Welfare Payments. Please scroll down and read the list of benefits accepted to see if you are eligible to use this service. Our mobile vet clinic carries out routine health checks, vaccinations and microchipping. Please note only 2 pets per household can be registered with the clinic at any one time.

If your pet requires further treatment, blood tests or surgery after your visit to our mobile vet clinic, you will be referred to our shelter in Rathfarnham. Referrals to the shelter are by appointment only and a referral letter will be supplied.

The DSPCA Mobile Clinic service is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment please call (01) 499 4703 and leave a message making sure you include your name and number and a follow up call will be made. Please note there is a 6-8 week waiting list for neutering appointments. We cannot accept Revolut as a method of payment at our Mobile Clinic.

Christmas 2023: The Mobile Veterinary Clinic will not be operating on the following dates: December 26th & 27th. January 2nd & 3rd.

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  • The DSPCA Mobile Veterinary Clinic offers a subsided veterinary service to those who are in receipt of Social Welfare Payments (proof of benefits must be supplied).
  • The Mobile Clinic can offer vaccinations, microchipping and routine health checks.
  • If your animal requires further treatment you will be referred to our shelter in Rathfarnham.
  • Please make sure that you also register your pet with a private veterinary practice in case of emergencies and out of hour services.

Location and times

Tuesday

Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Car Park of The Mill Shopping Centre

17.00 p.m. - 19.00p.m
(last appointment slot is 18.45pm)

Wednesday

Tallaght, Dublin 24
Car Park of St. Mark's Church, Springfield

17.00 p.m. - 19.00p.m
(last appointment slot is 18.45pm)

Am I eligeable to use this service

Our mobile vet clinic service is available to pet owners who are in receipt of certain means-tested benefits and who live in the Dublin area. You will be required to show proof of one of the listed means-tested Government benefits below to avail of our mobile clinic service.

  • Job Seeker’s Allowance or Benefit
  • Supplementary Welfare Allowance
  • Disability Allowance
  • Blind Pension
  • Deserted Wife’s Allowance
  • One-Parent Family Allowance
  • Farm Assistance
  • Guardian’s Payment (Non-Contributory)
  • Qualified Adult Allowance
  • Pre-Retirement Allowance
  • Non-Contributory State Pension
  • Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Non-Contributory)
  • Pension Carer’s Allowance
  • *As of from 12 April 2023 we can now accept Working Family Payment (Family Income Supplement)

Some Important Information

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For the Safety and comfort of both staff and clients, please ensure that’s dogs have a secure collar and are kept on lead.

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All pets being microchipped must be accompanied by their owner, along with photo ID and proof of address – i.e. recent utility bill.

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All cats or small animals must be in a safe and secure pet carrier.

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If your dog is required to wear a muzzle, they must be fitted before you attend the clinic.