9.8. The Rabies Certificate

A rabies certificate is a stand-alone document used when official proof of vaccination is required.

However, we generally do not recommend creating a separate certificate. Instead, it is more efficient to build the required rabies fields directly into your Take-Home Paperwork. This way, the visit summary serves both as:

• A treatment record (visit summary), and
• Proof of rabies vaccination (rabies certificate)

Required Rabies Certificate Fields (Most States)

• Rabies vaccine
• Manufacturer
• Lot number
• Lot expiration date
• Vaccine duration
• Supervising veterinarian (who administered or supervised the injection)
• Date given
• Owner’s name
• Owner’s physical address
• Pet’s name
• Pet description

Why Combine?

All of the above fields can be included in the visit summary. This eliminates duplicate documents, saves time, and ensures consistency across records.

Learn how to generate a rabies certificate in HQ here