Travel Health Certificates
International & Domestic Health Certificates (USDA-Accredited Veterinarians)
Planning to travel with your pet can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to paperwork, timelines, and country-specific rules. At Family Pet Medical Center, our goal is to make the health certificate process as smooth and stress-free as possible for you and your pet.
Our veterinarians are USDA-accredited, allowing us to complete and issue official health certificates required for both domestic and international pet travel. Whether you’re flying within the United States, relocating overseas, or returning home after extended travel, our team can guide you through every step of the process.
What are health certificates?
Health certificates are official documents confirming that your pet is healthy, up to date on required vaccinations, and meets the entry requirements set by airlines, states, or international destinations. Depending on where you’re traveling, certificates may need to be:
- Issued within a specific timeframe before travel
- Endorsed by the USDA
- Accompanied by additional testing, treatments, or documentation
Requirements can vary widely by destination, airline, and even season — which is why working with a USDA-accredited veterinary team is so important.
Our health certificate services include:
- USDA-endorsed international health certificates
- Domestic airline and interstate travel certificates
- Review of destination-specific entry requirements
- Required physical exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention
- Coordination of USDA submission and endorsement
- Guidance on timelines to help avoid travel delays or last-minute stress
We strongly recommend scheduling your appointment well in advance of your travel date, as some destinations require multiple steps or waiting periods before final approval.
Save on travel exams with our Executive Membership
When you enroll in our Executive Membership ($199 per year), all exams needed for health certificates are included at no additional cost. Instead of paying for a new exam each time you travel, your pet’s required exams are covered as part of your membership — whether you’re taking one trip or several throughout the year.
This makes the VIP Membership especially valuable for:
- Frequent travelers
- Families who relocate seasonally
- International pet transport
- Multiple pets traveling at different times
You’ll still be responsible for any required tests, vaccinations, treatments, or USDA endorsement fees, but the exam portion — often the recurring cost — is completely covered.