As global mobility increases, more pet owners are seeking international travel options—and they’re turning to their veterinarians for help. For forward-thinking practices, this isn’t just a client service—it’s a strategic business opportunity. With the right tools in place, international pet travel can drive revenue, boost client loyalty, and differentiate your practice in a crowded market.

Here are four reasons why offering pet travel services with the support of purpose built software like Passpaw is a smart move.

1. High-Value, Team-Generated Revenue

Pet travel is a premium service. International health certificates (IHCs) are complex, time sensitive, and often require a combination of diagnostics, vaccines, parasite treatments, and paperwork. That adds up to a high-revenue visit, but it doesn’t have to add stress to your doctors’ schedules.

With the right process and tools in place:

• Support staff can confidently manage the workflow

• DVM time is limited to the exam and certificate review

• Built-in automation and regulatory logic reduce errors and rework

  
  

🧩 You can transform pet travel from a doctor-heavy burden into a scalable, team-led service—without sacrificing quality or compliance.

2. A Natural Platform for Preventive Care and Chronic Condition Follow-Up

Travel prep provides a timely reason to ensure pets are up-to-date on:

• Rabies vaccines and FAVN titers

• Core and non-core vaccinations

• Microchipping

• Wellness screening labs

• Parasite prevention

  
  

Because travel requirements come with real deadlines, clients are more likely to follow through, making these visits an ideal opportunity to close preventive care gaps.

💡 Think of travel appointments as “preventive care with urgency.”

3. Increased Client Loyalty and Word-of-Mouth Growth

Travel can be stressful, especially when regulations are complex and changing. When your clinic guides pet parents through the process with confidence and clarity, you become indispensable.

These clients:

• Leave rave reviews and refer friends

• Trust your team with complex care

• Often return for general wellness and chronic condition management

Many are not just relocating, they’re frequent flyers: snowbirds, students, second-home families, or those visiting relatives abroad. They’re also typically organized, proactive, and invested in their pet’s well-being, a dream demographic.

With proper client tracking and proactive reminders, travel care can become a recurring, high-value service.

4. Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Most general practices don’t offer travel certificates, or do so inefficiently. That’s your opportunity.

By offering streamlined travel services, your practice becomes:

• Known for exceptional, specialized care

• Appealing to military families, diplomats, corporate relocators, and more

• A leader in team utilization and workflow efficiency

With Passpaw, you demonstrate:

• Competence with complex services

• Trust in your team’s capabilities

• A commitment to client peace of mind

• A deep respect for the human-animal bond

Final Thoughts

International pet travel isn’t just a nice-to-have service, it’s a growth strategy. When supported by smart software and a well-trained team, it becomes a high-margin, high-impact offering that sets your practice apart.

Ready to see how Passpaw can help? Let us show you how to simplify the process, empower your team, and turn travel certificates into a reliable source of revenue and loyalty.