Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility
Your pet is an important member of your family! Treat them right with a trip to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility.
| Location: | Hours of Operation: | |
| Bldg. 768 Phone: 253-982-3951 Please call for appointment |
Mon. - Thur. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed the last working day of each month for inventory. |
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.
Emergencies
We are unable to handle pet emergencies at this time. If your animal needs urgent medical attention, contact a civilian veterinarian of your choice or the Puget Sound Animal Emergency Clinic, 5608 South Durango Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 at (253) 474-0791, www.theaec.com.
New Services at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility:
Dental Services
Schedule a dental consultation with the veterinarian. These are held on Monday mornings only. Please call 253-982-3951.
Spay/Neuter Services
Animals can be spayed/neutered as early as 4-6 months old. Please call the Veterinary Treatment Facility for details 253-982-3951.
Special Services
Please come join us at the PET PARADE on Saturday, May 22, on the field across from the BX. There will be a Military Working Dog demonstration 11:30 a.m. - Noon and awards for best looking, best costume, and best obstacle course. Registration begins at 10 a.m. In addition, the Veterinary Treatment Facility will be offering microchipping for $25 plus $2 user fee for all pets. Payable by cash or check only.
Look for upcoming once-a-month evening clinics.
Lost Pets
If your pet is lost at McChord Field or Lewis Main, it may have been transported to the Pierce County Humane Society. If lost at McChord AFB Field, it is the owners’ responsibility to call Security Forces at 253-982-5624 or 253-982-5625. If lost at Lewis Main, it is the owners’ responsibility to call the Military Police at 253-967-3107 or 253-967-3108.
Pet Registration:
Pets must be registered with the base Veterinary Treatment Facility 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 a copy of their microchip information. All pets residing in on-base housing must be microchipped at time of registration. If your pet has not been microchipped, the Veterinary Treatment Facility can microchip your pet for a nominal fee. Contact the Veterinary Treatment Facility at 253-982-3951 for an appointment. Registration is automatic if we provide the rabies vaccination to your pet. Registration is free of charge.
Services and Fees
Note: There is a congressionally mandated $2 user fee for all transactions.
In addition, all patients seen at the Veterinary Treatment Facility will incur a wellness screening or exam fee per patient per visit. This cost ranges from $10 to $25 dependent on the type of screening or exam performed and is in addition to other services provided. Please contact the Veterinary Treatment Facility for pricing information 253-982-3951/3952.
Routine Services
Blood work, Feline Leukemia test, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test, Canine Heartworm test, Microchip insertion.
We offer a wide variety of products from flea control to shampoos to heartworm preventative.
Travel Information
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.
If your pet is traveling by plane to another country, contact our staff to find out the entry requirements.
If your pet is traveling by plane to another country, contact our staff to find out the entry requirements. Let us know as soon as possible if you are scheduled to travel or PCS overseas. Some countries require several months’ preparation in order to ensure your pet can enter that country with the least amount of restrictions.