Alabama - Apply for Animal Care Program of Veterinary Care

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for Animal Care Program of Veterinary Care, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Mail the completed form and the necessary documents to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service centre, the office address details are mentioned under the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be as per the authority’s request.
8. Once all the verification process is done by the authority, the applicant receives a notification through a mail.
9. The processing time for this procedure is within 15 - 30 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Vaccine schedule for rabies, distemper and parvovirus is required
• Sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests. Must describe a schedule for heartworm, fleas, and intestinal parasites.
• Preventive care and treatment to ensure healthy and unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth
• Pet license
• Veterinarian license

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Mailing address:
USDA APHIS ANIMAL CARE
2150 CENTRE AVE.
BUILDING B, Mailstop 3W11
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526-8117
Helpline number - 1(970)494-7477
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (970) 494-7478
Fax: (970) 494-7461
Contact link
USDA Service centres link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Animal Care Program of Veterinary Care is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be as per the authority’s request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 15 – 30 days.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• An attending veterinarian may create their own written program, use one of the forms provided by the USDA, or have the licensee or registrant write up a program that the attending veterinarian would then review and approve.
• If a licensee or registrant will be providing veterinary nursing care when the attending veterinarian is not on site, the attending veterinarian is encouraged to provide written instructions for the following to help ensure the procedures are conducted as intended.
  • Administering medications
  • Administering vaccinations and parasite preventative medicines
  • Caring for wounds and other pre- or post-procedural care
  • Caring for animals recovering from surgery

Required Information

Licensee/ Registrant

• Name
• Business name
• USDA license/ Registration number
• Street Mailing address
• City
• State
• Zip code
• Home telephone
• Business telephone

Veterinarian

• Name
• Clinic name
• State license number
• Business address
• City
• State
• Zip code
• Business telephone

Need for the Document

• The Animal program of veterinary care is an important tool that supports the attending veterinarian’s authority. It represents the relationship between the licensee or registrant and the attending veterinarian by documenting instructions of the attending veterinarian and the facilities agreement to carry them out.

Information which might help

For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• A well written program of veterinary care will provide guidance for preventive care, common veterinary issues, and when a call to the attending veterinarian is warranted. The more details and directions the attending veterinarian can include in the program of vet care, the better the facility staff will be able to understand and follow the directions as expected. Adequate details also help the inspectors verify that licensees and registrants are following the instructions when the authorities are at the facility.