Travel With Your Pet
A Veterinary Health Certificate shows that your pet meets all the health requirements of the place you and your animal are traveling too.
Ensure that your pet's vaccinations are up-to-date and start researching the required tests your cat or dog needs for travel as soon as possible. The USDA-APHIS office states that veterinarian issued health certificates have to be completed within an exact time frame based on the state’s or country’s destination requirements. Please remember that Hawaii’s health certificate requirements are very similar to an international health certificate.
Many health certificates are only valid only for up to10 days, although some are valid for longer. Be sure to keep this in mind when booking your pet's health certificate examination, and remember that appointment slots often fill up days or even weeks in advance.
Before Your Appointment
If you have booked a health certificate examination at Overwatch Animal Hospital for your pet, please follow the list below so that you are fully prepared for your cat or dog's health certificate appointment:
During Your Appointment
At the appointment, we will conduct a comprehensive exam to make sure your pet is healthy for travel and fill out the Health Certificate.
You must then submit the completed certificates to the USDA office in Albany, NY. Processing time usually takes 1 - 3 business days. When the certificate is finalized, you can either pick it up in person or it can be mailed to your address overnight.
Our Clarksville vets are here to help facilitate the pet travel process and to fill out the required forms, however it is your responsibility to make sure all the travel requirements are met- so we ask that you come to your appointment prepared!
New Patients Welcome
Overwatch Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Clarksville companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.