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Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) Operations 
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Army Veterinary Treatment Facilities (VTFs) provide veterinary medical care to government-owned animals and to pets owned by personnel authorized DoD medical care, in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. The level of veterinary medical care available through each facility depends upon the level of professional and civilian staffing.

If you have comments or feedback about a VTF, please email usarmy.apg.medcom-phc.mbx.vtf-feedback@mail.mil.   Please include the VTF location in your email as your feedback and comments go to USAPHC and not to the individual VTF.

For specific VTF management information, visit the VTF Knowledge Management Center  external link (AKO, password protected).

Questions regarding Veterinary Treatment Facility Operations may be directed to U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC), Army Institute of Public Health (AIPH), Clinical Veterinary Medicine Program, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

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  The Veterinary Medical Standardization Board (VMSB) determines standards of veterinary medicine practiced within US Army Public Health Command.  The standards include equipment, formularies, wellness packages, clinical operations, and medical guidelines.   Questions regarding Veterinary Medical Standardization Board (VSMB) may be directed to U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC), Army In... (more)

Veterinary Services Central Fund (VSCF)

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Veterinary Treatment Facility Interactive Map

This interactive map helps you find Veterinary Treatment Facilities (VTFs) near where you are located or where you are moving.  Veterinary Treatment Facility Interactive Map  If you have comments or feedback about a VTF, please email usarmy.apg.medcom-phc.mbx.vtf-feedback@mail.mil.   Please include the VTF location in your email as your feedback and comments go to USAPHC and not to the individua... (more)

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