We Have a USDA-Accredited Veterinarian on Staff
Before you can take your animals anywhere within the United States or internationally, they need a veterinary health certificate. Ark Vet is here to help you with the paperwork for your pet’s domestic travel.
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is an official document, completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian, that the state your animal is traveling to requires for entry.
CVI proves that the animal you are carrying has passed inspection and the criteria set by the destination area. It also proves that the animals are healthy and free of diseases or parasites.
Which Health Transport Certificates Can We Provide?
- USDA-APHIS
- Interstate
- Export
- International
Related services: Physical Exams, Preventative Care, Farm & Exotic Care.
Travel Paperwork for Pets, Horses and Livestock
Whether you are moving a pet, hauling a horse to a show or selling livestock across state lines, the right certificate depends on where your animal is going. Ark Veterinary Hospital sees all species, so one team can examine your animal and prepare the paperwork.
Requirements and time limits are set by the destination, so call us as soon as you know your travel date and destination. We’ll tell you what to bring to your appointment.
Schedule Your Animal’s Certificate Appointment
Call (704) 675-7387 to book a health transport certificate visit, or request an appointment online. Visit us at 6444 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212, across from Aldi.
Questions we hear about this.
What is a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)?
A CVI is an official health certificate, completed and signed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian, showing that an animal has been inspected and meets the entry requirements of the state it’s traveling to. Each state sets its own entry requirements. Source: USDA APHIS.
Which certificates can Ark provide?
We provide USDA-APHIS, interstate, export and international health transport certificates.
How far ahead of travel should I book?
Contact us as soon as you know your travel date and destination. Many certificates are only valid for a limited time and some destinations require tests or vaccinations first, so early planning helps. Call (704) 675-7387.
Does my horse need a Coggins test to travel?
Usually, yes. North Carolina requires horses over six months old to have a negative Coggins (EIA) test from the past 12 months to enter the state or attend public shows and events, and most other states have similar rules. Many boarding facilities ask for one too. We offer Coggins testing as part of our preventative care. Source: NCDA&CS Veterinary Division.
Ready to schedule a visit?
Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles or livestock: tell us who needs care and we'll find a time that works for you.
