2460 Ladd Street Bldg. 3664
Lackland AFB, Texas
Phone (210) 671-3631

 

Hours of Operation

Pet Care Supplies

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM

Evenings, Weekends & Holidays
Closed

Please call for an appointment
For over-the-counter-sales, appointments not necessary

Closed last working day of every month for inventory

Once a quarter, a Saturday vaccination clinic is held. Contact the VTF for dates and times.

The Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) is professionally staffed by the US Army Veterinary Corps and civilian NAF personnel.
For questions or appointments, call 671-3631.
For general information, call 671-3354.

Our Mission
The primary mission of the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) is to provide preventative medications such as heartworm preventative, fl ea control and vaccinations as well as the prevention and treatment of zoonotic diseases. (Zoonotic diseases are those which are transmitted from animals to humans.)

HOSPITALIZATION, SURGICAL AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE

Veterinary Treatment Facility
The Veterinary Treatment Facility is professionally staffed by the US Army Veterinary Corps and civilian NAF personnel.

Stray Animal Policy
Lackland's stray animal policy is covered in LAFB Instruction 31-201, 11.1-3 which states: "When a domestic animal is found outside and not under direct control of the owner, it is transported to the stray animal facility. Security Forces will attempt to contact the owner, if the animal has identification, by contacting the LAFB-VTF (Veterinary Treatrment Facility). When the animal is placed in the stray facility, the San Antonio Animal Control will be contacted. The animal will be picked up and transported to SAAC within 72 hours." For more information, call the Lackland Vet Clinic at 671-3631.

 

 

 

Clinic Appointments

Services are provided to personnel enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Program (DEERS). Reservists and National Guard may be seen on their active tour only, along with orders. A valid military ID card along with a copy of assignment orders must be presented for services.

Privately-owned animals are seen by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 671-3631 during operating hours. You may also stop by the VTF to schedule an appointment.

Appointments are available for minor sick-calls (such as ear and skin problems), routine vaccinations (canine and feline only), and microchipping. All services requested should be mentioned at the time of scheduling. “Sickcall” appointments are scheduled with the veterinarian, and vaccination appointments are scheduled with a veterinary technician.

There are no boarding facilities on this installation. Note: Animals that are maintained for breeding and other commercial services are not authorized services at any military facility.

 

 

Prescriptions

Refills are only available when prescribed and directed by a VTF veterinarian. A medical record must be on file reflecting the problem requiring the medication. The veterinarian’s directions to refill the medication must be present before refills will be sold.

 

 

Registering Pets

On Base

All pets residing on-base are required to be registered a the VTF. It is mandatory that all animals residing on-base must be microchipped. Your pet’s rabies tag is also a registration tag. Upon arrival to the installation, a valid rabies certificate and negative heartworm exam must be presented to the VTF. Once your pet has received the rabies vaccine, obtained a microchip and a record for your pet has been established, you are considered registered on base.

Off Base

Provide a “Certificate of Rabies Vaccination” when registering your pet. There is a fee for the registration of your pet. For more information, call the number corresponding with your city of residence. A few are provided below. If your city is not listed, contact your city hall for animal registration information. Pets residing off-base are required to be registered through the city in which you live.

List of cities and phone numbers:
City of Cibolo • City Hall • 658.9900
City of Converse • City Hall • 658.5356
City of Kirby • Animal Control • 661.2100
City of Live Oak • Animal Control • 653.9140
City of San Antonio • Customer Service • Nearest HEB
City of Schertz • Animal Shelter • 658.6607
City of Seguin • Animal Control • 830.401.2335
City of Selma • City Hall • 651.6661
Universal City • Animal Shelter • 658.0700

 

 

Health Certificates

Health certificates are available for interstate and overseas travel. They are required for all animals shipped by government or commercial transporation. Health certificates are valid for ten (10) days from the date of issue.

Note: As soon as you receive notification of a PCS, contact the VTF for specific health certificate requirements. Some countries require the proper paperwork to be started 6 months in advance and that a microchip be implanted prior to rabies vaccination with boosters and titers for entry.

 

 

PCS/ETS

Do not forget to pick up your pet’s helth records in the event that you PCS or ETS. If you no longer own the pet, notify the clinic in order for the record to be transferred or inactivated.

 

 

Heartworm

Heartworm Heartworm disease is a very serious and potentially fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. The heartworms live in the heart and lungs of dogs and cats. Monthly heartworm preventative medication can be obtained only from a licensed veterinarian. Animals will require a blood test to be sure that they do not already carry the heartworms. Your pet should remain on heartworm preventative for its entire life and be tested every 12 months. It is highly recommended for all dogs. Proof of a negative heartworm test must be provided before preventative will be sold. Dogs under the age of 6 months can be started on the preventative without being tested. The preventative dosage is based on your dog’s current weight and must be given as directed by the veterinarian.

 

Note: If the heartworm test was accomplished off-base, a veterinaryclient- patient relationship (VCPR) must be established before heartworm preventative will be sold.

 

 

Vaccinations

Feline Vaccinations
Rabies: required by law at 12-16 weeks of age, one year of age and every 1-3 years thereafter.

 

Feline distemper: Felocell CVR-C (panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and chlamydia) given at 6, 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age. A booster should be given yearly. Adult cats that have never been vaccinated should receive two consecutive distemper vaccines at 3-4 week intervals.

 

Feline Leukemia: can be started at 9 weeks of age. Vaccinaions are given at 3-4 week intervals for 3 consecutive appointments. Boosters should be given yearly. The feline leukemia vaccine should be given if your cat is consistently outside and/or in contact with stray animals. A Feline Leukemia Test is required prior to vaccine admininstration. Indoor only cats may not need this vaccination.

 

Canine Vaccinations
Rabies: required by law at 12-16 weeks of age, one year of age and every 1-3 years thereafter.

 

Canine distemper: DAPP (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvo virus) are given at 6, 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age. A booster should be given yearly and is required for dogs residing on-base. Adult dogs that have never been vaccinated should receive two consecutive distemper vaccines at 3-4 week intervals.

 

Leptospirosis: Given at 12 and 16 weeks. Consult with the veterinarian about your dog’s risk factors.

 

Bordetella (Kennel Cough): Injectable and intranasal vaccines are available. The intranasal vaccine is recommended. Your pet should receive the bordetella vaccine if you have your pet groomed or boarded. Intranasal bordetella should be given twice at 2-3 week intervals and yearly thereafter. The injectable bordetella is recognized as a 6-month vaccine.