We no longer work directly with third-party online pet medication providers. If you prefer to use a different provider, we’re happy to provide you with a written medication order that you can submit to the provider of your choice.

Why We Made This Change

Your pet’s medications are an important part of their overall care, and we believe they are best managed alongside the veterinary team who knows your pet.

When medications are filled through our clinic or Blue Rabbit, we know where they come from, can utilize applicable manufacturer support and guarantees, and can be here to help if questions or concerns come up. Most importantly, it keeps your pet’s medications connected to their medical history, treatment plan, and individual needs.

We also value being able to communicate directly with the provider handling your pet’s medication. Keeping that connection within our practice and trusted pet medication partners allows us to provide a more consistent experience and better support for you and your pet.

Our goal is simple: to make getting your pet’s medications easy and convenient while keeping their care connected to the team who knows and cares for them.

In-House Medications

We can fill many medications right here at our clinic for your convenience. When you pick up medications from us, our team is available to answer questions and help make sure you have what you need for your pet.

Please allow up to 2 business days for us to prepare your pet’s medication.

If we need to special order a medication, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Our Online Pet Medication Provider: Blue Rabbit

For convenient online ordering, we recommend Blue Rabbit, our trusted online pet medication provider.

When you order through Blue Rabbit, your pet’s medication stays connected to their veterinary care. We know your pet, their medical history, and their treatment plan, and our team is here to help if questions or concerns come up.

Ordering through Blue Rabbit also allows us to have greater visibility into where your pet’s medications come from and utilize applicable manufacturer support and guarantees.

Why We Recommend Blue Rabbit

  • Trusted sourcing and proper medication handling
  • Medications and dosages prescribed specifically for your pet
  • Reliable communication between our practice and the provider
  • Applicable manufacturer support and guarantees
  • Convenient online ordering and delivery

Our goal is to give you the convenience of an online pet medication provider while keeping your pet’s medications connected to the veterinary team who knows them best.

Written Medication Orders

If you would prefer to use a different pet medication provider, we’re happy to provide you with a written medication order that you can take to the provider of your choice.

This includes third-party online pet medication providers and local stores. You will be responsible for submitting the medication order directly to the provider.

Please keep in mind that not all human stores carry pet-specific medications, so we recommend calling ahead to make sure they have your pet’s medication in stock or can order it for you.

If you have questions about your pet’s medications or would like help getting started with Blue Rabbit, please reach out to our team. We’re always happy to help.

Controlled Substances

At Summit Veterinary Care, we take the dispensing of controlled substances seriously and strictly follow all federal and Virginia state regulations to ensure the safety of your pets and compliance with the law. Controlled substances are categorized into schedules (I–V) based on their potential for abuse and medical use, with Schedule II drugs being the most tightly regulated. Due to these regulations, we are required to conduct more frequent follow-up exams and monitoring when your pet is ordered certain medications, especially those in higher schedules. Schedule II medications—such as some pain medications—must be issued via a written medication order and cannot be reordered or sent electronically. Medications classified under Schedules III through V may be dispensed in-house, electronically, or with a written medication order. We appreciate your understanding as we follow these guidelines to ensure responsible and legal care for your pet.

FAQ

Yes. While Summit Veterinary Care no longer works directly with third-party online pet medication providers, you may request a written medication order from our clinic and submit it to the provider of your choice.

We believe your pet’s medications are an important part of their overall care and are best managed alongside the veterinary team who knows your pet.

By working directly with our clinic or Blue Rabbit, we have greater visibility into where medications come from, can utilize applicable manufacturer support and guarantees, and can provide better communication and support when questions or concerns arise. It also allows us to keep your pet’s medication needs connected to their medical history and treatment plan.

Read more about our transition and why we made this change

Blue Rabbit is Summit Veterinary Care’s trusted online pet medication provider. It provides a convenient way to order your pet’s medications online while keeping their medication needs connected to our veterinary team.

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We recommend Blue Rabbit because it allows us to provide the convenience of online ordering while maintaining a connection between your pet’s medication order, medication, and veterinary care. We know your pet and their treatment plan, and we’re here to help if you have questions or concerns.

Absolutely. We can provide you with a written medication order to take to a local store of your choice. We recommend calling ahead, as not all stores carry pet-specific medications or every medication your pet may need.

Yes. If you prefer to obtain your pet’s medication from a provider other than Summit Veterinary Care or Blue Rabbit, simply let our team know that you would like a written medication order.

Please allow up to 2 business days for us to prepare medications filled through our clinic. If a medication needs to be specially ordered, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Please reach out to our team. We’re always happy to answer questions about your pet’s medication order, help you understand your medication options, or help you get started with Blue Rabbit.

We recommend requesting a reorder at least 5–7 days before your pet runs out of medication to allow time for processing, shipping (if applicable), or ordering from suppliers.

Yes. By law, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is required to order medication. That means your pet typically needs to have been examined within the past year. For some medications or conditions, more frequent check-ins may be required.

Some medications require compounding (e.g., flavored liquids, specific dosages). We work with trusted veterinary compounding providers and can help coordinate this when needed.

Yes. There are certain medications we don’t carry or order due to safety concerns, manufacturer restrictions, or lack of veterinary-approved formulations. If that’s the case, we’ll help guide you to a safe alternative or a reliable source.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on medications—even if unopened—due to strict regulations on medication handling and safety. Please contact us if you’re unsure whether to fill a medication order.

Stop giving the medication immediately and call us as soon as possible. If it’s after hours and the reaction seems serious (vomiting, collapse, breathing trouble), please seek emergency veterinary care right away.

Sometimes. While some human medications can be used in pets, the dosage, formulation, and inactive ingredients can vary. Never give your pet a human medication without veterinary guidance—it could be dangerous.