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Online Vet Visit in Miami

Talk to a Florida-licensed veterinarian by live video from anywhere in Miami. Get answers, a treatment plan and, when your vet decides it's appropriate, a prescription.

  • Skip the Miami traffic and see a Florida-licensed vet by live video
  • Get a diagnosis, a treatment plan and prescriptions when appropriate
  • Keep your pet cool and calm at home instead of in a waiting room

Not for emergencies. If your pet is in distress, go to the nearest emergency vet.

How an online vet visit works

  1. Tell us about your pet

    Share what's going on and what you've noticed, so your vet is ready before the call starts.

  2. Confirm your vet's details

    Before the visit you'll get your vet's name, Florida license number and contact details, and confirm you've received them. Florida requires this for telehealth.

  3. Meet your vet on live video

    Show your vet what you're seeing. They'll ask questions and look at your pet on camera.

  4. Get your care plan

    You'll leave with clear next steps and, if your vet decides it's appropriate, a prescription you can fill at any pharmacy.

What an online vet can help with

Good for a video visit

  • Itchy skin and allergies
  • Mild vomiting or diarrhea
  • Flea and tick prevention, a year-round need in South Florida
  • Behavior and anxiety questions
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Follow-up questions after a clinic visit

Go to a clinic or emergency vet

  • Signs of heatstroke, such as heavy panting, drooling or collapse
  • Contact with a cane (bufo) toad
  • Trouble breathing
  • Seizures
  • Suspected poisoning
  • A swollen or hard belly
  • Serious injuries or bleeding
  • A pet that can't urinate

24-hour emergency vets in Miami

An online visit can't handle an emergency. These Miami hospitals list 24-hour emergency care. Call ahead to confirm they can see your pet.

  • VEG ER for Pets, Miami2707 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
  • Miami Veterinary Specialists8601 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143

Florida rules that apply in Miami

  • Your vet must hold a Florida veterinary license. They don't need to be located in Miami.
  • A first visit has to happen over live video. Phone-only calls, text chats and questionnaires don't count.
  • From a video-only visit, a vet can prescribe up to 14 days of most animal medications, or up to one month of flea and tick products.
  • Refills need an in-person exam, and controlled substances can't be prescribed from a video visit alone.
  • Your vet will share contact details for a clinic near you in case your pet needs in-person follow-up.

Source: Florida LegislatureLast reviewed

Online vet questions in Miami

Can I see an online vet in Miami?

Yes. Since July 1, 2024, Florida law has let Florida-licensed veterinarians examine, diagnose and treat pets by live video, including a first visit.

Does the vet need to be in Miami?

No. Your vet needs a Florida veterinary license, but can be anywhere. They'll give you contact details for a clinic near you in case your pet needs to be seen in person.

Can an online vet prescribe medication in Miami?

Yes, within Florida's limits. After a video-only visit a vet can prescribe up to 14 days of most animal medications, or up to one month of flea and tick products. Refills need an in-person exam.

Which Miami pet problems need a clinic instead?

Go to an emergency vet right away for signs of heatstroke, contact with a cane toad, trouble breathing, seizures, suspected poisoning, a swollen or hard belly, serious injury, or a pet that can't urinate.