Lackland Veterinary Services

The Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) is professionally staffed by the US Army Veterinary Corps and civilian NAF personnel. It is in Building 3664, 2460 Ladd Street. For questions or appointments, call 671-3631. For general information, call 671-3354.

Our Mission
The primary mission of the Veterinary Treatment Facility is to provide preventative medicine (heartworm preventative, flea control, vaccinations, etc.) as well as the prevention and treatment of zoonotic diseases. (Zoonotic diseases are those which are transmitted from animal to man.)

HOSPITALIZATION, SURGICAL AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE

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 Foreces 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.

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 from a licensed veterinarian. Most animals will require a blood test to be sure they do not already carry heartworms. Your pet should remain on heartworm preventative for its entire life and be tested a minimum of every two years. (Heartworm tests are required every two years for pets residing on base.) It is highly recommended for all dogs. Proof of a recent 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 is dosed 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 veterinary-client relationship must be established before heartworm preventative will be sold.

Prescriptions

Prescription medications are refilled only when prescribed and directed by a military 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 are sold.

Health Certificates

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

NOTE: AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE PCS ORDERS, CONTACT THE VTF FOR SPECIFIC HEALTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS. (Some countries require the proper paperwork to be started 6 months in advance.)

PCS/ETS

Do not forget to pick up your pet’s health records in the event that you PCS or ETS. If you no longer own the pet, notify the clinic so the record is transferred or destroyed.

Vaccinations

Feline Vaccinations
Rabies is required by law at 3 months of age, one year of age and every 3 years thereafter.

Feline distemper: (Felocell CVR-C (panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and chlamydia)) given at 6, 9, and 12 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. Vaccinations are given in 3-4 week intervals for 3 consecutive appointments. Boosters should be given yearly. The feline leukemia vaccine should only be given if your cat is consistently outside and/or in contact with stray animals. INSIDE ONLY CATS DO NOT NEED THIS VACCINATION. A Feline Leukemia Test is required prior to vaccine administration.

Canine Vaccinations
Rabies is required by law at 3-4 months of age, one year of age, and every 3 years thereafter.

Canine distemper: DA2PL+CPVC (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, canine parvo virus and corona virus) are given at 6, 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age. A booster should be given yearly. (Required for dogs residing on-base) Adult dogs that have never been vaccinated should receive two consecutive distemper vaccines at 3-4 week intervals.

Bordetella (Kennel Cough): Injectable and intra-nasal vaccines are available. The intra-nasal vaccine is recommended. Your pet should receive the bordetella vaccine if you plan on grooming or boarding your pet. It is also recommended if your pet comes in close contact with other dogs (i.e. nose to nose). Intra-nasal bordetella should be given twice at a 2-3 week interval and yearly thereafter. The injectable bordetella is recognized as a 6 month vaccine.

Clinic Appointments

Services are provided to personnel enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Program (DEERS). Reservist and National Guard may be seen on their active tour only. A valid military I.D. card 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-call (i.e. ear and skin problems) and routine vaccinations (canine and feline only). All services requested should be mentioned at the time of scheduling. “Sick-call” appointments are scheduled with the veterinarian and vaccination appointments are scheduled with a veterinary technician.

NOTE: Animals that are maintained for breeding or other commercial services are not authorized services at any military facility.

Nominal fees are assessed for medications, vaccines, heartworm preventatives and flea protection. A two-dollar user fees charged at each visit. The fee is mandated by the U.S. Treasury.

Children in the Veterinary Treatment Facility  Children under age 12 are not allowed in the VTF. With the combination of a small waiting area and a mixed animal population, a safety risk is present.

THERE ARE NO BOARDING FACILITIES ON THIS INSTALLATION

Registration

Registration for On-base Pets   All pets residing on-base must be registered at the VTF. It is mandatory that all animals residing on-base are 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.

Registration for Off-base Pets   Pets residing off-base are required to be registered through the city in which you live.

Cibolo.................Register w/ City Hall at 658-9900
Converse............Register w/ City Hall at 658-1965 (Note: Ask for Karol)
Kirby...................No registration required.......Animal Control - 661-2100
Live Oak.............Register w/Animal Control at 653-9140 Ext. 228
San Antonio.......Register w/Customer Service of your nearest HEB
Schertz...............Register w/Animal Shelter at 658-6607
Seguin................Register w/Animal Control at (830) 401-2335
Selma.................No Registration required......Animal Control 651-6661
Universal City.....Register w/ Animal Shelter at 658-0700