Our Services
Is your pet’s Rabies vaccination out of date, or you can’t find the certificate?
No worries:
Yes, we administer Rabies vaccinations
(only in association with Travel certificates, however)
Domestic Pet Travel Certificates:
(United States [except Hawaii, see below], Canada, Mexico)
Anchorage Pet Travel Certificates provides licensed veterinarian examinations of dogs & cats for domestic travel — within Alaska, to & from the Lower 48 US states (excepting Hawaii, see below), to/through Canada, and to Mexico.
Our service is designed for WELL PETS only. If your pet is unwell and needs certification to travel, we are unable to provide certification for your pet and strongly urge you to consult your regular veterinarian to discuss your pet’s travel plan.
Domestic Pet Travel to Hawaii:
Because Hawaii has strict legal requirements regarding pet importation (especially in regards to Rabies vaccination and required blood titer tests), advance arrangements must be made prior to booking an appointment for a health certificate to Hawaii. If you have never before traveled with your pet to Hawaii, it is in your best interest to click the Hawaii Pet Quarantine link listed on our FAQ page.
At minimum, for Hawaii travel, your pet must have a:
microchip
Rabies-titer (FAVN) blood test (takes a minimum of 4 weeks processing time before import)
history of two Rabies vaccinations
Please note: Our clinic does NO blood-testing — you will need to coordinate with a full-service veterinary clinic for that service. Plan ahead!
Otherwise, please email us at AnchoragePetTravel@gmail.com so that we can best determine if your pet is able to be seen at one of our regular weekly clinics or if they need a more specialized appointment.
Please do not book Hawaii pet travel via our online scheduling link.
International Travel:
(Except Canada, which is considered Domestic/regular travel certificate)
International pet travel can be very complex, and you MUST consult the USDA website regarding your destination country’s pet-import requirements:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/take-pet-to-foreign-country/export-pets
Each country has its own requirements, and these can change on short notice. Some countries, such as Australia & New Zealand, have a barrage of precisely timed blood tests and parasite-prevention treatments, and may still require quarantine upon arrival.
Additionally, all international travel certificates must also be signed by the USDA federal veterinarian in Tumwater, WA (local USDA endorsement no longer available as of September 1, 2023), online via the VEHCS system (which sometimes also involves FedEx shipping return of the endorsed certificate).
[Please note: Our clinic does not offer a “concierge” service for coordinating all your pet/s’ international travel requirements, such as import permits as required by some destination countries. Be informed! Check the USDA website! ]
In summary, Anchorage Pet Travel Certificates is able to assist with the preparation of international travel certificates, but advanced arrangements are needed and cannot be booked via our online scheduling portal. Please contact us at AnchoragePetTravel@gmail.com for more information.
Now offering VEHCS online Export Health Certificate System!
(Adequate advance notice for processing time still required.)
Plan Ahead!
As of September 1, 2023:
All International Health Certificates will be processed by the USDA hub in Tumwater, WA. We do not yet know the implications regarding turnaround time, as the hub handles requests from more than seven US states, but it so far appears to be MUCH slower and less responsive to queries than our former local Alaskan office had been.
USDA Office does not work weekends or federal holidays, and if return-shipping of endorsed documents is required, this can have implications for your pet/s’ international travel.