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Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) Operations 
US Army SPC Green and PFC Relaford examine Scooter, privately owned animal 

Army Veterinary Treatment Facilities (VTFs) provide veterinary medical care to government-owned animals and to pets owned by personnel authorized DoD medical care, in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. The level of veterinary medical care available through each facility depends upon the level of professional and civilian staffing.

For specific VTF management information, visit the VTF Knowledge Management Center  external link (AKO, password protected).

Questions regarding Veterinary Treatment Facility Operations may be directed to U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC), Army Institute of Public Health (AIPH), Clinical Veterinary Medicine Program, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

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Animal Import/Export Requirements

Animal import/export requirements may apply to family pets on a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.  For the latest information on animal import/export requirements, check the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) web page (link below), contact the country's consulate, contact your sponsor or the veterinary treatment facility on the base... (more)

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Veterinary Medical Standardization Board (VMSB)

  The Veterinary Medical Standardization Board (VMSB) determines standards of veterinary medicine practiced within US Army Public Health Command.  The standards include equipment, formularies, wellness packages, clinical operations, and medical guidelines.   Questions regarding Veterinary Medical Standardization Board (VSMB) may be directed to U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC), Army In... (more)

Veterinary Services Central Fund (VSCF)

Until FY 11, Veterinary Treatment Facilities (VTFs) funds were a part of the Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) at each local installation.  The Veterinary Services Central Fund (VSCF) was developed to capitalize on the efficiencies of consolidation of NAF manpower and purchasing power, among other things, into a stand-alone centralized US Army NAF fund under US Army Public Health Comman... (more)

Veterinary Treatment Facility Interactive Map

This interactive map helps you find Veterinary Treatment Facilities (VTFs) near where you are located or where you are moving.  Veterinary Treatment Facility Interactive Map    Questions regarding the VTF Interactive Map may be directed to U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC), Army Institute of Public Health (AIPH), Clinical Veterinary Medicine Program, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.... (more)

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