VETERINARY CLINIC
The Vet Clinic staff consists of a military animal care technician and a NAF receptionist. A military veterinarian visits the island approximately every 8 weeks.
Technician Services:
Microchip identification
Vaccinations
Parasite testing and control
Routine health care.
Veterinarian:
Sick-calls
Dental cleanings
Spays, and neuters
Emergency Services:
Due to the absence of a full-time veterinarian, our emergency services are severely limited. The technician can only stabilize the animal until a civilian veterinarian is contacted. The clinic has a list of civilian veterinarians to assist you in an emergency. Please note, the technology we take for granted in the U.S. is generally not utilized by local veterinarians. Certain medications and special diets are not easily available; we do not recommend that you ship pets with chronic problems or special needs. There might be a possibility of ordering medications for certain animals. Please call or email to confirm that the medication in need is available through our facility.
IMPORTATION OF DOGS AND CATS FROM CONUS
The Azores follows procedures set up by the Portuguese government. The veterinary treatment facility does not have power over the requirements for moving a pet to Lajes. Since the Portuguese Consular frequently changes the requirements for entering the country, you should contact the Portuguese Embassy, Consular for current requirements at:
The Portuguese Embassy, Consular Section
2310 Tracy Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-332-3007
There is no quarantine unless you fail to fulfill entry requirements. In general, both rabies and the distemper vaccinations are needed. The vaccines cannot be more than 11 months or less than 30 days old. A health certificate is required, dated within 10 days of departure. The health certificate must cover the duration of your flight to Lajes and not expire until after you pass through Customs. An ISO standard microchip is also required. The FAVN Rabies Anti-boy test is not required at this moment although it could change. Check with the Portuguese Embassy for updates. More detailed information can be found at:
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites/
IMPORTATION OF DOGS AND CATS NOT FROM CONUS
Follow the vaccination requirements above. Check with the Portuguese Embassy in the country of origin to determine if an import permit is required. In general, members of the European Union do not require this permit.
BASE REGISTRATION
All animals arriving on the island must be registered with the veterinary clinic within 72 hours. A microchip identification system is available and mandatory. Dogs and cats are required to be immunized against rabies and distemper annually. A Veterinarian Treatment Facility Policy Form must also be completed during registration. The VTF Policy Form is located in our FORMS section.
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