Pet Health Certificates

Health Certificates for Pet Travel in Nashville, TN

Traveling with your pet—whether across state lines or internationally—requires proper documentation to ensure their safety and compliance with travel regulations. At Bellevue Animal Hospital, we provide pet health certificates for both domestic and international travel. Our team is here to help you navigate the requirements and ensure your pet is ready for a safe journey.

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What Is a Pet Health Certificate?

A veterinary health certificate (also known as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) verifies that your pet is healthy, vaccinated, and free from contagious diseases. These certificates are required by airlines, border agencies, and state or country authorities before travel.

Our veterinarians are USDA-accredited to issue official health certificates for travel within the U.S. and abroad.

Domestic Travel Health Certificates

If you’re traveling within the United States, most states require a valid health certificate issued within 10 days of departure. During this appointment, our veterinarian will:

  • Perform a full physical examination
  • Verify your pet’s vaccination status
  • Review parasite prevention
  • Issue the appropriate travel documentation
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Preparing for Your Pet’s
Travel Appointment

When you schedule your visit, please bring:

  • Your destination and travel date information
  • Your pet’s vaccination records
  • Airline or country-specific paperwork (if provided)

Our team will guide you through the entire process and ensure all forms are completed accurately and on time.

International Travel Certificates

International travel has additional requirements depending on your destination country. We’ll work closely with you to meet all regulations, including microchip verification, rabies titers (if required), and proper vaccination documentation.

Because timelines can vary, we recommend contacting us as soon as your travel plans are confirmed—ideally several weeks before your departure.

Schedule Your Health Certificate Appointment

Planning a trip with your pet? We’ll make sure they’re travel-ready.

Contact Bellevue Animal Hospital in Nashville, TN at (615) 646-4545 to schedule your pet’s health certificate exam today.

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