Online Vet Visit in Florida
Talk to a Florida-licensed veterinarian by live video from home. Get answers, a treatment plan and, when your vet decides it's appropriate, a prescription.
- See a Florida-licensed vet by live video, with no clinic visit needed for a first exam
- Get a diagnosis, a treatment plan and prescriptions when appropriate
- Skip the car ride and the waiting room, so your pet stays calm at home
Not for emergencies. If your pet is in distress, go to the nearest emergency vet.
How an online vet visit works
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Tell us about your pet
Share what's going on and what you've noticed, so your vet is ready before the call starts.
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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.
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Meet your vet on live video
Show your vet what you're seeing. They'll ask questions and look at your pet on camera.
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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
- Behavior and anxiety questions
- Diet and nutrition
- Flea and tick prevention
- Follow-up questions after a clinic visit
Go to a clinic or emergency vet
- Trouble breathing
- Collapse or seizures
- Suspected poisoning
- A swollen or hard belly
- Serious injuries or bleeding
- A pet that can't urinate
Florida cities we serve
How online vet visits work in Florida
- Florida's PETS Act (HB 849) has allowed veterinarians to examine, diagnose and treat pets by telehealth since July 1, 2024.
- Your vet must hold a Florida veterinary license and must give you their name, license number and contact details.
- 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.
- You can fill a prescription at the pharmacy of your choice.
- Your vet will share contact details for a nearby clinic in case your pet needs in-person follow-up.
- Travel health certificates can't be issued through telehealth.
Online vet questions in Florida
Is an online vet visit legal in Florida?
Yes. Since July 1, 2024, Florida's PETS Act has let Florida-licensed veterinarians examine, diagnose and treat pets by telehealth, including a first visit, as long as that first visit happens over live video.
Can an online vet prescribe medication in Florida?
Yes, within 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, and controlled substances can't be prescribed from a video visit alone.
Does my pet need to have seen this vet in person before?
No. Florida law lets a veterinarian start the relationship with you and your pet over live video, without a prior in-person exam.
What can an online vet help with?
Online visits suit non-urgent concerns such as itchy skin and allergies, mild stomach upset, behavior questions, nutrition, and follow-ups. Your vet will tell you if your pet needs to be seen in person.
When should I go to a clinic instead?
Go to an emergency vet right away for trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, a swollen or hard belly, serious injury, or a pet that can't urinate. An online visit is not a substitute for emergency care.