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Health Certificates

Need a pet health certificate? Lake Marion Animal Hospital offers USDA-accredited certificates for domestic & international travel from Summerton, SC.

Health Certificates for Dogs & Cats at Summerton SC

Whether you’re planning a move, a family vacation, or an international relocation, your pet may need an official health certificate to travel. At Lake Marion Animal Hospital in Summerton, SC, our USDA-accredited veterinary team provides both interstate and international pet health certificates for dogs and cats. We are committed to making the process smooth, stress-free, and timely, so your pet can travel safely and legally.

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What Are Pet Health Certificates?

A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is an official document that confirms your dog or cat is healthy, properly vaccinated, and fit for travel. It is often required by airlines, state departments, and foreign governments to prevent the spread of disease and protect public health.

There are two main types of pet health certificates:

Interstate (within the U.S.): Needed when traveling or relocating from one state to another.

International: Required for travel outside the U.S. and includes more complex steps such as endorsements, blood tests, and import permits.

Each destination has its own rules. Our veterinary team will help you understand the requirements and get the documentation in order.

Our Health Certificates Services for Dogs & Cats

At Lake Marion Animal Hospital, we provide full service for pets needing health certificates, whether you’re traveling within the United States or internationally. Here’s what our service covers:

Interstate Health Certificates

If you are moving your dog or cat from South Carolina to another state or simply travelling and entering a state with requirements, our veterinary team will:

Review the destination state’s requirements.

Ensure your pet’s vaccinations and records are current.

Perform a physical examination.

Issue the health certificate that the destination state requires.

International Travel Certificates

For travel abroad, the process becomes more involved and our veterinary team is certified to issue health certificates in accordance with USDA regulations. We will:

Work with you early to determine destination country entry requirements.

Handle microchip implantation (if required), rabies and other vaccinations, testing as required, and final physical exam.

Complete the health certificate and help submit it for USDA endorsement if needed.

Guide you through airline or transport requirements, timing, and paperwork so you travel with confidence.

Our Health Certificate Services for Dogs & Cats

What to Bring and How to Prepare

To help avoid delays, please bring:

Current vaccination records

Microchip details

Destination and travel dates

Any past certificates or travel notes

For international travel, we recommend contacting us at least 30 days in advance to ensure enough time for all required steps.

Why Choose Lake Marion Animal Hospital?

When it comes to pet travel, Lake Marion Animal Hospital offers more than just paperwork. Our locally owned clinic combines small-town familiarity with the capabilities of a modern veterinary practice. With a USDA-accredited veterinarian on site, we’re fully equipped to support your dog or cat through every step of the health certificate process.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Trusted, community-rooted care recognized as Best of Clarendon County

Decades of experience helping families prepare pets for travel

In-house diagnostics to support urgent or time-sensitive requirements

Easy communication: call, walk in, or text us using Otto

Full-service veterinary care beyond the certificate itself

Serving a broad area: Summerton, Sumter, Santee, Manning, Turbeville, and Charleston County

We make the process straightforward, reduce your stress, and ensure your pet is ready to travel without last-minute surprises.

How to Schedule a Health Certificate Appointment

How to Schedule a Health Certificate Appointment

We’ve made scheduling easy for pet owners.

Text or message Otto on our website to book an appointment

Call us at 803-488-8800

Visit us at 1349 Felton Street, Summerton, SC 29148

We’re open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note that we are closed on weekends.

Once you arrive, our veterinary team will perform the required exam, review your pet’s history, and issue the appropriate health certificate guiding you through any further steps needed for transport or arrival.

Ready to Travel with Confidence?

Let Lake Lake Marion Animal Hospital help your pet travel safely and legally. Whether you’re going across the state or overseas, our veterinary team is here to support you every step of the way.

 

Call us today at 803-488-8800 or schedule an appointment with Otto to begin the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Health Certificates

Do You Have More Questions?

For domestic travel, we recommend scheduling 7–10 days before your departure. For international travel, start at least 30 days in advance. Some countries require treatments or tests spaced over time.

Please bring your pet’s vaccination history, microchip information, previous health certificates (if any), and travel details such as your destination and expected travel date.

Domestic certificates are typically valid for 10 to 30 days, depending on the state’s rules. International certificate validity varies widely. Some are valid only for a few days, others longer, depending on the country. We’ll guide you based on your specific route and destination.

Often yes, for domestic travel. If your pet is up to date on all required vaccines and no additional testing is needed, we can usually issue the certificate that day. For international travel, processing time may vary based on lab work or USDA endorsement needs.

We complete and submit the required international health certificates. While USDA endorsement is handled through a separate government office, we’ll help ensure your paperwork is ready and submitted correctly to avoid delays.