Army Spc. Valeria Montes, Joint Base Charleston Veterinary Treatment facility animal care specialist, performs a routine checkup on Chico, a military working dog, Nov. 4, 2014, at the Veterinarian Treatment Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. While the veterinarians tend to the MWDs making sure they are healthy and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, they also host services for traditional house pets providing the same high quality veterinary care expected from civilian clinics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Army Spc. Valeria Montes, 628th Medical Group veterinarian, tests a pet’s urine sample Nov. 4, 2014, at the Veterinarian Treatment Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The urinalysis can provide veterinarians information about the kidneys and bladder, the liver, pancreas and other organs, allowing veterinarians to determine a prognosis and treatment plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Army Spc. Valeria Montes, 628th Medical Group veterinarian, tests a pet’s urine sample Nov. 4, 2014, at the Veterinarian Treatment Facility on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The urinalysis can provide veterinarians information about the kidneys and bladder, the liver, pancreas and other organs, allowing veterinarians to determine a prognosis and treatment plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)

Staff from the Joint Base Charleston Veterinarian Treatment Facility carry out their day to day duties Nov. 4, 2014, at the VTF on JB Charleston, S.C. The VTF provides the same high quality veterinary care expected from civilian clinics such as providing shots, dental care and general pet health. The price is often lower for many services such as spaying, neutering, dental cleanings and mass removals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Clayton Cupit)