Joint Base Lewis-McChord  Moving

There are no quarantine laws for pets. 

Pets must be registered with the base veterinary clinic within 10 calendar days of occupancy of government quarters or when a housing occupant acquires a new pet. To register your animal, bring a copy of a current rabies certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian and your Defense Department ID card. You will be asked to fill out a registration form upon arrival so we may input you and your pets into our system.

General idea of services costs:

Dogs:

• Canine Distemper vaccine $15
• Lepto vaccine $15
• Bordatella vaccine: $18
• Heartworm test: $10
• Rabies vaccine: $10

Cats:

• Feline Leukemia Vaccine: $18
• Feline Distemper: $15
• Feline Rabies Vaccine: $15
• FELv/FIV Combo test: $30

Costs with every visit:

Exam Fee (Vet): $35

User Fee: $2

We cannot advocate for any specific boarding facility except The Pet Brigade due to being a military facility. They can be reached at 253-912-4898. Hours: Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pet health certificates are required for interstate or international travel. Please bring a fecal sample from your pet to your appointment. If your pet is traveling by car to another state, you need a health certificate within 30 days of travel. If your pet is traveling by plane to another state, most airlines require a health certificate within 10 days of travel.

There are no Veterinary Services provided on Lewis Main services are provided on McChord Field. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They close at 12 p.m. the last working day of each month for inventory. You may reach them by calling 253-982-3951/3952/3954.

All procedures are by appointment only. We have specific policies regarding child and pet safety. Please ask us to explain when you make your appointment.