Pet Health Certificates
Travel Confidently with Your Pet
Whether you’re traveling within the United States or internationally, A Pet’s Place Animal Hospital provides comprehensive pet health certificates to help ensure your pet meets all travel requirements.
What to Expect
Our health certificate process is tailored to your destination and your pet’s medical history.
General Timeline Guidelines
- Domestic Travel: Schedule within 30 days of departure
- International Travel: Final appointment must be booked on day 10 prior to departure
- Hawaii Travel: Begin at least 3 months in advance
Typical Requirements May Include
- Physical examination
- Up-to-date rabies vaccination
- Additional vaccines (destination-dependent)
- Microchip implantation (ISO-compliant for international/Hawaii travel)
- Parasite prevention treatments
- USDA endorsement (international travel)
FAVN Rabies Titer Testing (When Required)
Some destinations—especially international locations and Hawaii—require a rabies antibody (FAVN) test.
- Confirms your pet has adequate rabies immunity
- Must be performed by an approved laboratory
- Blood sample collected 30+ days after rabies vaccination
- Results may take up to 8 weeks
- Many destinations require a waiting period (up to 180 days) before entry
Important: This is not a replacement for a health certificate—both are typically required.
Pricing Overview
(Final costs vary based on your pet’s needs and destination requirements)
- Domestic Travel: Starting at $150
- International Travel: Starting at $650
- Hawaii Travel: First-time: $650 – Return visits: $300
Additional Costs May Include:
- Lab testing (including FAVN titer)
- Vaccines or boosters
- Microchipping
- Parasite treatments
- USDA endorsement and shipping fees
Important Travel Disclaimer
We strongly recommend confirming details with:
- USDA APHIS Pet Travel website
- Destination country or state authorities
- Your airline or transport provider
Our Health Certificate Services
Please contact us as soon as you begin making travel plans. Some destinations have strict and time-sensitive requirements that may require months of preparation. Our team can provide more accurate timelines and appointment guidance with advance notice.
Domestic Health Certificate
Domestic travel includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Domestic CVIs are valid for 30 days from the date issued. Your appointment must occur within 30 days of your departure date.
- Required for interstate travel and many airlines
- Simple process with minimal documentation
International Health Certificate
For travel outside the United States
- International health certificates are valid for 10 days. Final appointments must be scheduled exactly 10 days prior to departure (example: if departure is 5/10, the final appointment must be on 5/1). Appointments cannot be booked before 9:00 AM MT.
- USDA-endorsed health certificates required for most destinations
- Destination-specific requirements including vaccines, testing, and documentation
- May include rabies titer (FAVN) testing depending on country
Hawaii Health Certificate
For travel to Hawaii (high-biosecurity destination)
- Strict entry requirements and timelines
- Rabies titer (FAVN) testing required
- Advance planning required (often 3+ months)