Veterinary Services

Veterinary Treatment Facility
Building 6077, Carter Road
El Paso, Texas 79920-5001
Phone (915) 569-2266
Fax (915) 569-1202

U.S. Army Veterinary Corps personnel and civilian support personnel professionally staff the Fort Bliss Veterinary Treatment Facility. The Army personnel are responsible for sanitary inspections of military and commercial facilities in the El Paso area that provide food for the Armed Forces.

Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Thursday 0800-1200 & 1300-1600
Friday 0800-1200 & 1300-1500
Closed on weekends, holidays, and the last working day of each month for inventory.

PRICES:

  1. Rabies, $9.00
  2. Distemper, $16.00
  3. Heartworm Test, $20.00
  4. Feline Leukemia & FIV Test, $25.00
  5. Microchip, $22.00
  6. Fecal Test, $12.00
  7. Bordetella (Kennel Cough), $12.00
  8. Feline Leukemia Vaccine, $18.00
  9. Simple Nail Trim, $7.00
  10. Anal Glands Expressed, $12.00
  11. Health Certificates, $10.00

CLINIC APPOINTMENTS

Animals are seen by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments may be made by calling 569-2266 during operating hours or by stopping by the VTF. Health care can only be provided to animals that are NOT being maintained for profit sales or any other commercial purpose.

The VTF's mission is to control zoonotic diseases (diseases which are transmittable from animals to humans). The Fort Bliss VTF offers the following services:

  • Health Certificates
  • Immunizations
  • Parasite Control
  • Zoonotic Disease Control
  • Heart worm Testing and Prevention
  • Microchips
  • Pet Adoption
  • Limited Outpatient Treatment

NO SURGICAL OR EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Fort Bliss VTF does not have the necessary facilities or staff to provide hospitalization, intensive veterinary care or emergency services. We can provide you with a list of civilian veterinary clinics that provide such service.

REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS

All dogs and cats are required to be immunized against rabies and registered annually.  Fort Bliss requires a full series of vaccinations as well as the rabies vaccination.  Dogs and cats residing off post must be registered with the City at the Animal Regulation & Disease Control for a fee of $8.00.  More details may be obtained at the Fort Bliss VTF.  Animals residing on post must be registered with the Fort Bliss VTF within three working days of their arrival.  Proof of rabies immunization within the last year is required of all dogs and cats over three months of age at the time of registration.

Registration and immunization are required on a yearly basis. If your animals were not vaccinated at the Fort Bliss VTF, bring the certificate of rabies vaccination to the VTF for registration and/or update of their records.

FELINE LEUKEMIA TESTING

Feline Leukemia is a very serious, sometimes fatal disease of cats and is contagious to other cats. The Fort Bliss VTF can test your kitten or cat for Leukemia and vaccinations are available to prevent the disease.

HEALTH CERTIFICATES

Health certificates are available for interstate and overseas travel. Certificates are valid for ten (10) days only. The animal must be examined within the ten days prior to shipment. Contact the VTF at least 60 days prior to shipment to foreign countries for entry requirements.

VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR PUPPIES/DOGS

  1. Distemper-Heptatits-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus- Coronavirus given at: 6-8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age, 16 weeks of age, 20 weeks of age*, 24 weeks of age*, Booster annually *additional vaccinations recommended for select breeds
  2. Rabies given at 3 months of age, Booster annually Even if your dog has received a three-year rabies vaccine and license in another state; it is required to be vaccinated annually in Texas.

HEART WORM TESTING

Heartworms live in the hearts and lungs of dogs and are spread by mosquitoes. Heartworm preventative medication is available from the Fort Bliss VTF. Since El Paso has mild winters we recommend dogs stay on the preventative year round. Only those dogs less than six months of age can be started without first being tested; older dogs must be tested before being placed on the preventative medication. Annual Heartworm tests are highly recommended. Heartworms can be fatal and infected dogs will not show signs until later in the disease.

VACCINATIONS FOR KITTENS/CATS

  1. Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calicivirus-Panleukopenia (cat distemper)-Chlamydia given at: 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, Booster annually
  2. Feline Leukemia given at: 9 weeks of age, 1 2 weeks of age, booster annually
  3. Rabies given at: 3 months of age, Booster annually

Even if your cat has received a three-year rabies vaccine and license in another state, he/she is required to be vaccinated annually in Texas.

ADOPTIONS

0900-1300 & 1300-1500 M-F
*Vaccinated, Neutered, Dewormed for a $65.00 fee.

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP ON FORT BLISS

The following information will tell you about the requirements to own and keep a pet on Fort Bliss and what you need to do to be a responsible pet owner.

number of pets

Fort Bliss allows no more than two dogs and/or cats per family housing unit.  Fish, small caged rodents, and birds do not count.  Exceptions may be authorized under appropriate circumstances by submitting a memo through the Post Veterinarian to the Chief, Housing Division.

prohibited pets

Pets other than domestic dogs, cats, small caged rodents, birds and fish are not allowed on Fort Bliss. This includes exotic animals, whether mammals or reptiles, as well as domestic livestock such as goats, sheep, pigs, chickens etc.

As of 12 August 2004, dogs belonging to the following breeds are prohibited from Fort Bliss:  Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers, English Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Rottweilers (full or mixed breed), and wolves and wolf hybrids. If you have questions or need more information on this policy, please contact the VTF or the Housing Office.

safety concerns

The climate in El Paso can require some adjustment for people and pets new to the area.  For your pets' safety, do not leave them in enclosed vehicles during warm weather (March thru October) even for a short time.  Make sure they always have sufficient water and food when outdoors as well as proper shelter from the sun and weather.

other policies

Here's some other things you need to know to be a good pet owner on Fort Bliss:

  1. Breeding of animals for any purpose is not allowed on post.
  2. If you keep pets outdoors, even for a short time, they must be within a fenced yard, dog run, kennel, or other fenced enclosure sufficient to contain them.  Keeping pets on a chain or tether staked in the yard or tied to something is prohibited.
  3. Your dog and/or cat must be on a leash when exercised off your premises.  The person walking the animal must be physically capable of controlling them.  Either a retractable leash or a leash no longer than 6 feet should be used.
  4. The following locations are Off-limits for pets:  public buildings, golf courses, parade grounds and the cemetery, tennis courts, swimming pools, parks and playgrounds, baseball fields, school yards, bachelor enlisted quarters, transient family housing, and temporary and transient officers' quarters.

If you have a problem regarding AN animal or pet on base call MP Animal Control at 569-2266 or the Military Police Desk at 568-2115/2116.