20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB
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Veterinary Services Your
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Shaw Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)
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Use is limited to active-duty
military members, family members, and retirees.
The clinic provides all inoculations and does a sick
call limited to zoonatic diseases or conditions which are contagious
from animals to humans for canine and feline pets. The clinic
also carries a wide-range of medical preventives for both fleas
and heart worm and other pet-related merchandise. If you're coming
from an area of the country that does not have a flea or heart
worm problem, make arrangements to have your pet seen at the clinic
as soon as you arrive. Due to South Carolina's mild climate, year
round use of heart worm preventive is necessary. The pet must
have a current heart worm test prior to purchasing Preventive.
If you do not have a current test, one can be done for you. The
test takes about 15 minutes to complete.
There are no boarding facilities on Shaw AFB,
however the clinic maintains a kennel listing as a courtesy for
our customers. All kennels in the Sumter area require proof of
inoculations and all canines must have a kennel cough vaccine.
Shaw
Pet Policy:
Common household pets are permitted in family housing provided
they are under control (i.e. leashed, fenced, or tethered) at all
times and do not disturb the peace or become a nuisance or threat
to other animals, people, or property. Further restrictions
are published in the military family housing brochure.
No more than three pets of any species,
except fish, are allowed to be permanently housed on base.
All pets must be registered with the clinic and members should keep the file updated regardless of who they choose to take care of them. Litter of kittens or puppies are permitted until weaned.
All pets must have required shots
and be registered with the base veterinary clinic
The U.S. Army Veterinary Command has provided a list of Veterinary medical treatment facilities for information about travel requirements, click here.
- Upcoming Events
- Home Again
- Pets and OCONUS PCS
The staff of the Shaw Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) would like to let everyone know of some changes that will be taking place at the Veterinary Treatment Facility.
In October 2010, Veterinary Command (VETCOM) will be merging with Preventive Medicine Command to form one large Public Health Command. Although this will be a big change for each of these commands, and we’re bound to encounter some bumps in the road, the current services provided by the veterinary clinic will only improve.
One change that will be implemented prior to the merge is standardization of all military veterinary clinics. This service is to benefit you as the client. This means no matter which VTF you are seen at, the same services will be available at the same prices and standards.
Beginning in March 15, 2010, the largest change that will take place is the price for services. There will now be a $25.00 exam fee to see the veterinarian and a $10.00 fee to see a technician. We understand that in the past, the no fee has been an incentive to using the veterinary clinic on post. There will also be price increases prices for vaccines, heartworm tests and microchips. Currently there are no changes in the costs of medications, or heartworm or flea/tick preventives.
Standardization of these services will parallel the veterinary profession’s move toward wellness, as well as promoting public health and providing consistency in veterinary care. There will be a re-structuring in the fee schedule, but the goal continues to be high quality care at the lowest cost. Fees will be the same for all clients and at all military veterinary treatment facilities. Information will be updated and available as the VTF conforms to new policies. Any questions can be address to the veterinary staff and we would be happy to provide further details as requested.
You can take comfort in knowing that the DOD Veterinary Service is doing everything they can to keep your Family and your pets healthy for a lifetime.
Home
Again Retrieval System:
The Home Again Sterile Transponder Injection System consists of
a sterile applicator with a preloaded sterile injectable transponder.
By injecting the small sterile transponder into the subcutaneous
tissue, one ensures that the animal can be identified for life electronically
with its own unique 10-digit alphanumeric code.
The code is preprogrammed into
the injectable transponder, which is preloaded into the needle of
the applicator.
Transponders are passive devices,
meaning that the transponder carries no battery and remains inactive
except when it is being scanned.
Each transponder's unique identification
number is encoded during the manufacturing process. Once the number
is encoded, it is impossible to alter. The outer casing of the transponder
is made from soda lime glass which has been specially selected for
known bio compatibility. During manufacture, this glass is hermetically
sealed to prevent moisture from the host-animal's body fluids from
reaching the electronics inside.
The transponder's
electronic circuitry is energized by a low-power radio beam sent
by a compatible reading device. The transponder sends the identification
number as a radio signal back to the reader, which then encodes
the number and displays it on a small screen similar to that on
an electronic calculator. And, the transponder contains no batteries
to replace.
Pets and OCONUS PCS
Think you might move overseas? Start planning now to take your pets. Every country has different requirements; some require preparations starting more than six months before arrival. The sooner you start preparing your pets, the easier the trip will be. Here are some common locations and brief requirements list. Call the nearest military Veterinary Clinic for details on these and other destinations.
Hawaii: Certificates for two most recent rabies vaccines, microchip, FAVN blood test at least 4 months before arrival, external parasite treatment, current on other vaccinations, health certificates, pre-registration with Hawaii Quarantine Station. For more information: http://www.hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info
Japan: Microchip, minimum of two rabies vaccinations, FAVN blood test at least 6 months before arrival, Japan Health Certificate from military vet or if civilian vet endorsed by USDA APHIS. For more information: http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/vet
Germany and Italy: Microchips, rabies vaccines more than 30 days and less than 1 year, and country specific health certificate. These requirements are the same for most other European countries, like Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.
United Kingdom: Microchip, rabies vaccine, FAVN blood test at least 6 months before arrival, internal and external parasite treatment within 48 hours, Health Certificate endorsed by USDA APHIS, pre registration with UK DEFRA. For more information: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animal/quarantine/index.htm
Guam: Microchip, two rabies vaccines, FAVN blood test at least 120 days before arrival, other vaccinations less than 180 days, internal and external parasite treatment, pre registration with Guam quarantine office, Health Certificate. For more information: http://k9.gov.gu/
Click HERE for pdf version of the Pets and OCONUS PCS info.