Pet Travel Health Certificates

Who This Service Is For?

Dr. Bhatt is a USDA licensed veterinarian authorized to issue domestic and international pet travel health certificates. This service is offered to current clients only. Health certificates are regulated, legal documents required for airline travel, interstate movement, and international entry. Incomplete or inaccurate information can delay travel or result in denied boarding, quarantine, or return at the pet owner’s expense.

Why Preparation Is Required

Pet travel certification requires detailed information that must be supplied by the pet parent. Requirements vary by destination, airline, and travel method. Our clinic does not research travel rules or reconstruct missing records. Our role is to verify medical compliance and issue official certificates once all required information is provided.

When to Contact Our Clinic

Contact our clinic as soon as you begin planning travel. International travel should be planned three to four months in advance. Some domestic travel also requires advance documentation. Many requirements must be completed in a specific order and within strict time frames. Early preparation prevents avoidable delays.

Information Required Before a Health Certificate Can Be Issued

All of the following information is required for both domestic and international travel. Appointments and certificates cannot be completed without it.

Microchip information

• Microchip number

• Implant date

• Implant location

• Confirmation that the microchip is ISO compliant

Rabies vaccination certificates

• All rabies certificates your pet has ever received

• Prior and current rabies records are required

• Certificates must match the microchip number

  Missing historical rabies documentation is one of the most common reasons travel is delayed or denied.

Travel information

• Destination country or state

• Departure date

• Length of stay

• Method of travel

• Airline or carrier name

• Flight number if available

• Port of entry or border crossing

Additional Pet and Owner Details Required


The following information is also required to complete certification accurately.

Pet details:

• Name


• Species


• Breed


• Age

• 
Sex


• Weight

• 
Spay or neuter status


• Current medications


• Pre existing medical conditions

Owner and handler details:

• Owner name and home address


• Destination address if different

• 
Person traveling with the pet


• Purpose of travel

Domestic Travel Still Has Requirements

Domestic travel is not exempt from documentation rules. Airline travel and interstate movement may still require health certificates, rabies documentation, and microchip verification. The same preparation standards apply for domestic and international travel.

Pet Parent Responsibilities

Pet parents are responsible for gathering and submitting all required documentation and travel details. Our clinic does not contact airlines, government agencies, or previous veterinary clinics to obtain missing information. Complete submissions allow us to issue certificates efficiently and accurately.

Why We Use GlobalVetLink


We use GlobalVetLink for most domestic and international health certificates. This platform provides destination specific compliance requirements and USDA integration, helping reduce errors and prevent avoidable travel delays. Educational PDFs and preparation guides may be provided to support this process.

Fees and Scheduling

Pet travel health certificates are regulated medical and administrative services. Fees typically range from $300 to $800 depending on destination and requirements. Additional vaccines, tests, or treatments are billed separately. Appointments are scheduled only after all required information has been submitted.


Next Steps


Review the requirements on this page carefully. Gather all documentation listed above. Submit complete information as instructed. Once everything is received, our team will guide you through scheduling your appointment.