Frequently Asked Questions

When leaving the Korean peninsula you must have a health certificate within 10 days of your flight. Different countries have different requirements, so please see our website for other information and tests you may need before you PCS. You also need a current rabies vaccine (at least 30 days old) and an original rabies vaccine certificate. Once at Inchon Airport your pet will be processed at the NVRQS station for document review and inspection ("Korean Health Certificate (ROK form HC 25)").

None of our facilities offer pet boarding; however, Osan Pet Lodge (050-5784-4314; DSN 315-784-4314) at Osan Air Base, Bldg 421b, does offer on-post boarding in Area II. There are also many clinics off base in each area that offer boarding and grooming. Please see our staff or website for assistance.

Bring your pets medical records, vaccination records, and your new contact information (address, telephone number) to one of our three Vet Clinics in the 106th and we will register your pet.

Yes, USFK Policy mandates that all pets are microchipped.

Generally, we recommend your pet be at least 4 months old before scheduling for elective surgery.

Emergency on-call is not available at VTFs for after duty emergencies in each area. Please see our web site for off base clinics and contact one of them for emergency care in your area.

Various wellness packages have been designed to group services, vaccinations, and treatments based on medical need by age or disease risk categories. The wellness packages will provide the highest quality veterinary preventative health care needs at a discounted cost. Although the use of wellness packages is encouraged, we understand that each owner must occasionally determine what veterinary preventive health measures are best based on financial resources available.

There are various locations that you can go to find a pet in Korea. In fact, each Area Vet Clinic handles adoptions of strays (including pure breeds) found on installations. However, just like in the United States, there are things to be aware of before purchasing a pet off-base. Because pet stores and breeders are not regulated on the sanitation or medical prerequisites needed there can be outbreaks of very serious and sometimes fatal diseases due to various husbandry issues. So, we recommend you speak to our staff before going off base to buy a pet for further guidance on things to look for and avoid. Lastly, remember that the will be fees to fly your pet to your next duty assignment. Therefore, ensure that you are prepared to make a lasting decision of companionship and pet ownership before getting your new pet.