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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Policies and rules for shipping pets vary at each installation. It’s important to understand the regulations, prohibitions and laws at your new installation before moving with a pet. Below, you’ll find installation-specific details for registering, boarding and transporting your pet.
Registration of all pets within 10 days of arrival is mandatory. There is no registration fee. Registration can be completed via email or in person.
Register your pet with the city by acquiring an EU pet passport. An EU pet passport also allows you to travel in Europe with your pet. Forms for obtaining a passport can be found at the Vicenza Veterinary Clinic.
Italian law and post regulations require you to have your dog on a leash or in a fenced yard. Your animal must have access to food and water at all times. Shelter is required. Tying your dog to a tree, fence or water spigot is not adequate control or proper care.
By law, dogs and cats must be vaccinated for rabies. Dogs and cats are required to be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO microchip.
Caserma Ederle does not provide boarding or kennel services. Contact the Vicenza Veterinary Treatment Facility, for a listing of kennels available on the economy. The Caserma Ederle Inn does provide some accommodations for personnel with pets. Refer to the Vicenza Veterinary Treatment Facility website for a list of boarding facilities on the local Italian economy.
https://mrc-europe.army.mil/Public-Health-Command-Europe/-Programs-Services/-Veterinary-Services-Treatment-Facilities/Vicenza-Veterinary-Treatment-Facility/
In most cases it is not necessary for PCS travelers to make arrangements with Italian boarding facilities prior to arrival.
Veterinary services are available to all active-duty military personnel, Defense Department civilian employees and retired personnel of the Vicenza military community.
Services include:
Vicenza Veterinary Treatment Facility does not provide any emergency services. You must call for appointment availability. The clinic VTF urges you to identify a private facility in your neighborhood that provides 24-hour emergency services. A list of facilities is available at the VTF website https://mrc-europe.army.mil/Public-Health-Command-Europe/-Programs-Services/-Veterinary-Services-Treatment-Facilities/Vicenza-Veterinary-Treatment-Facility/.
Due to climate conditions, pets must be on heartworm prevention and flea and tick control throughout the year.