Pet insurance cover for vet fees
Insurance that could pay to make your sick pets better
Veterinary fee cover for dental treatments and more
Your active cats and dogs can sometimes get ill or injured. Our pet insurance helps to cover the cost of getting them back to full strength. We’ll pay for any treatment they need, up to the policy limits. You can relax knowing that they’re covered at both home and abroad*.
Need immediate professional help? You can call the 24/7 Sainsbury’s Bank Vet Assistance helpline on 0303 334 0796 or speak to a vet online using Live Chat.
Our pet insurance vet cover pays for:
- Dental treatments
- Herbal or homeopathic medicine
- Complementary treatments
- Physiotherapy treatment
- Behavioural illnesses
In the awful event your vet says putting your pet to sleep is the kindest option, our insurance also covers this.
What does our vet fees cover pay for?
We offer Time Limited and Lifetime pet insurance with different policy limits for vet fees.
Veterinary Fee Cover
| Benefit | Time limited £3,000 Cover for 12 months or up to max amount below |
Lifetime £2,500 Covers up to max amount below each year |
Lifetime £5,000 Covers up to max amount below each year |
Lifetime £7,500 Covers up to max amount below each year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Cover | £3,000 | £2,500 | £5,000 | £7,500 |
| Complementary Treatment | £500 | £750 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Physiotherapy | £500 | £750 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Behavioural illnesses (excludes the cost of any damage to your home) | £3,000 | £2,500 | £5,000 | £7,500 |
| Overseas veterinary treatment | £3,000 | £2,500 | £5,000 | £7,500 |
Please note that we won't cover the cost of any pre-existing conditions and that terms, conditions, excesses, exclusions and limitations apply. You can find out more about the terms of our cover in our policy documents.
Extra benefits included in our vet fee cover
Our pets are full of energy, so mishaps and trips to the vet are not unusual.
While we’ll cover the cost of treatments, no one likes to overpay. So, if we think your vet’s fees are a bit steep, we’ll negotiate with them on your behalf. Depending on what they say, we might ask you to use a different vet in the future.
We’ll even chip in for clinical diets recommended by your vet.
What we won’t pay for
Our cover pays out for a wide range of treatments. But there are some things we don’t cover.
We will not pay for:
- Conditions you knew about before the policy started
- Illnesses in the first 14 days of your policy
- Accidental injuries or poisoning in the first three days of your policy
- Treatment that lasts longer than 12 months if you have a Time Limited policy
- House calls or ambulance fees unless it’s life-threatening
- Routine or preventative treatments
Your policy documents outlines the cover in full along with any limits to keep an eye on.
Quick and easy claims
To settle your claim swiftly, we’ll need your vet to fill out a claim form. You can submit a claim form online through My Pet Portal with the treating vet’s details, and we’ll send the vet a form to fill out. You should check your vet is happy to do this before they treat your pet.
We’ll also ask for:
- A receipt from the vet showing their phone number and address
- A copy of the vet’s treatment notes
- A copy of your pet’s passport (if treatment occurred overseas)
- Invoices for costs and fees from the last 12 months
Vet services explained
Vets give your pets the same sort of healthcare that you get from your GP. You need to register your pet with a vet, and they’ll want some details about you, like your name, address and phone number.
They’ll also want to know about your pet, and will normally ask about their:
- Name
- Breed
- Age
- Insurance cover
- Vaccinations
- Microchip
Vets offer a wide range of services, from basic check-ups to complex surgery. They’ll give you lots of advice on everything, including healthy eating, exercise, dental care and neutering. They’ll also give your cat or dog the treatment they need to stay healthy.
If you need emergency help, you can call our 24/7 Sainsbury’s Bank Vet Assistance helpline. Even if you’re just a little concerned, it’s best to call and make sure there’s nothing to worry about.
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Questions to ask?
Our FAQs have more information on our vet fees cover and pet insurance. You’ll find a few of the most common questions below – visit our FAQs for everything else.
Will you cover the cost of dental treatment?
Yes, we’ll cover dental treatment so long as your pet’s had regular check-ups. We’ll also cover any dental treatment your cat or dog needs following an accident, up to the policy limit.
Are vet fees covered if I’m on holiday?
Pets can fall ill anywhere, and our pet insurance makes sure they’re covered for up to 90 days’ holiday a year. We’ll pay for treatment while you’re in any country covered by the PETS – there are over 20.
Will you pay for out-of-hours treatment or ambulance fees?
Yes, but only if your vet thinks your pet is so unwell that waiting would endanger their life or make their condition much worse. If you need professional guidance, call our 24/7 Sainsbury’s Bank Vet Assistance helpline on 0303 334 0796.
Ready to buy pet insurance?
If you’d like us to cover the cost of future vet fees and you’re happy our policy works for you, you can buy pet insurance online today.
Terms and conditions
Important information
Sainsbury's Bank plc, Registered Office, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT (registered in England and Wales, no. 3279730) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (register no. 184514). Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd is an appointed representative of Sainsbury's Bank plc.
Sainsbury's Bank plc, Registered Office, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT (registered in England and Wales, no. 3279730) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (register no. 184514). Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd is an appointed representative of Sainsbury's Bank plc.
Sainsbury's Bank plc acts as an introducer to Pinnacle Insurance plc who is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (register number 110866). Registered Office: Pinnacle House, A1 Barnet Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2XX. Sainsbury’s Bank plc and Pinnacle Insurance plc are not part of the same corporate group.