- Food Safety and Security
- Military Working Dog veterinary care
- Privately Owned Animal veterinary care
- Facility Policies
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All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Please respect the time of staff members and other clients by arriving 10 minutes early for your scheduled appointment. Late arrivals and no-shows negatively impact the quality of care delivered to patients and deny other individuals and their pets the opportunity to be seen.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please notify the VTF at +1(301)677-1300 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment time. Leaving a voicemail message indicating that you wish to cancel an appointment constitutes proper notification as long as we receive the message 24 hours prior to the appointment.
Late and No-Show Policy:
If you are more than 10 minutes late for your scheduled appointment and fail to notify the VTF, you will be rescheduled and the record will be marked as a no-show.
If you are a no-show more than 3 times in a 12 month period, you will lose access to the Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility for at least 12 months.
Any exception to this policy are the sole discretion of the attending veterinarian and/or the Officer In Charge (OIC).
Children of all ages are permitted in the VTF when accompanied by a parent. Proper supervision is required. If we feel your child is in a situation that is dangerous for them or an animal, we may ask you to reschedule for a different time.
Per AR 40-905, veterinary services will not be provided in support of commercial operations that breed or raise animals for sale or profit. Spaying and neutering are highly encouraged.
- Services
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All patients are seen by a veterinarian by appointment only.
You will need to call the VTF for pricing and service details.
All Services must be paid in full at time services are rendered. There are no payment plans or discounts. We accept cash, check or MasterCard/Visa.
The VTF is not equipped to handle emergencies, hospitalization, most surgeries, boarding, or grooming. The Veterinary Treatment Facility occasionally can offer minor surgeries, spays, and neuter surgeries pending other mission requirements.
In the event of an emergency, owners are advised to seek civilian veterinarian care. The Fort Meade VTF and U.S. Army Veterinary Command do not make direct referral or endorsement to any establishment.
VTF services are open to Active-Duty Military, Retired Military members, Reservists, 100% Disabled Veterans, and their dependents.
Authorized patrons shall be identified by an official form of identification.
- Base Resident Pet Requirements
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Registration
All dogs and cats residing on Fort Meade must be registered with the Veterinary Treatment Facility within 10 days of arrival. All dogs and cats must have a subcutaneous microchip for identification and have received all required immunizations.
Please review the Pet Policy document provided below:
Please contact the Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility at +1(301)677-1300 to start the registration process.
- PCS Requirements
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- Contact the Fort Meade VTF for information prior to your PCS. Call early to find out transportation requirements, especially if traveling OCONUS.
- Most countries require pets to have an ISO compatible microchip and rabies vaccination. Microchips must be implanted prior to administration of a rabies vaccination.
- Contact the airline to ensure you comply with all pet travel regulations.
- Contact your final destination country (if OCONUS) to ensure you are in compliance with all animal import regulations.
- Some OCONUS locations require a FAVN (rabies titer) blood test 4-6 months prior to PCS: Hawaii, Japan, Korea and Guam, etc.
- Plan ahead to schedule an appointment for a veterinary health certificate within 10 days of flight. Bring all documents.
For more detailed animal import information, please visit: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel
*** Please note that the hours of operation are subject to change with little or no notice due to mission requirements.
* Facility closed the last working day of each month for inventory.
The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) has a three-pronged mission that includes:
We balance and prioritize these missions with the best interest of our service members in mind.
