https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/92/exporting-petsWelcome to the Practice Survival Guide by Vanessa Bird VN. This offers guidance for the non-clinical aspects of working in practice. Some chapters, such as &#39;Office Equipment&#39; are aimed at those who are new to life in practice. We hope that somen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/92/exporting-petsThu, 08 Jan 2009 11:17:31 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2f390215-4062-4973-a2d4-cdfbc6ea86d3Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/92/exporting-pets#commentsCurrent Revision posted to The Practice Survival Guide by Arlo Guthrie on 1/8/2009 11:17:31 AM<br /> <p>Any client who wants to export an animal should contact DEFRA as soon as possible.</p> <p>DEFRA will advise what the requirements are for entry to the destination country, and send the necessary paperwork to the practice.</p> <p>Only government-authorised Local Veterinary Inspectors (LVIs) can complete the necessary paperwork.</p> <p>Vaccination and parasite control are essential and the implantation of a microchip is sensible.</p> <p>In all cases, a health certificate will need to be issued a certain amount of time before the departure date. This declares that the animal is fit to travel.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>