Veterinary treatment services available to active-duty, retired

Published June 15, 2011
By Joel Van Nice
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Do you need care for your pet?

Keesler's Veterinary Treatment Facility is available for active-duty members and retired military for minor sick calls, health certificates, parasite control, vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention for dogs and cats, as well as feline leukemia virus testing for cats.

The facility is also responsible for the care and treatment of government-owned animals, including military working dogs.

All pets in base housing must be registered with the clinic within 10 days of arrival.

For $25, you can have microchip identification injected under the skin of your pet where it stays for the life of your animal. If your pet is lost or stolen, local humane societies and veterinarians have a device to read the microchip to verify ownership.

Army Veterinary Corps personnel, one Soldier and four civilians, staff the facility. The facility (Bldg# 0408) is located behind the Tyer House off Fisher Street. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and condenced work schedule Down-Fridays. It's closed oncondenced work schedule Up-Fridays, weekends and holidays.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 376-7495.