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Online Vet That Prescribes — Licensed DVMs in Florida, New York and Virginia

Most pet parents who search for an online vet specifically want one that can actually write a prescription. Many telehealth services route you to a vet tech or chatbot who can only recommend OTC products. RexVet's licensed veterinarians can prescribe pet medications during your video visit where state rules allow and route them to your local pharmacy or to RexVetRx, our in-house pharmacy that ships to FL, NY, and VA pet parents.

Licensed vets, not techs •FL, NY, VA prescription authority •Rx to RexVetRx or your local pharmacy

Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM · Last updated 2026-06-03

Licensed veterinarians with prescribing authority

Every RexVet veterinarian holds an active license in the patient's state and the legal authority to write veterinary prescriptions. Not a vet tech reviewing forms. Not a chatbot escalating to a vet only on request. The vet who examines your pet by video is the vet who writes the prescription.

Standard veterinary prescriptions covered

Common prescriptions written through RexVet include skin & allergy medications (Apoquel), antibiotics, ear medications, anti-anxiety meds, GI meds (Cerenia), eye medications, pain medications (carprofen), and prescription diets. If the veterinarian decides medication is appropriate, they can prescribe where state rules allow; some medications need an in-person exam first. Controlled substances follow standard state and federal restrictions. Gabapentin is a human-labeled drug, and a controlled substance in Virginia, so a veterinarian needs to examine your pet in person before prescribing it. Doxycycline is a human-labeled antibiotic, so a veterinarian needs to examine your pet in person before prescribing it.

Route to your pharmacy or our pharmacy

After the visit, prescriptions can be sent to your local pharmacy for same-day pickup, or to RexVetRx — RexVet's in-house pharmacy — for shipping. Either way, it's a one-step process from your video visit.

Common conditions covered

Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM. Last reviewed 2026-06-03.

Ear infections
Skin allergies
UTIs
Upset stomach
Anxiety
Hot spots
Flea & tick issues
Dermatology
Vomiting & diarrhea
Wellness questions
Nutrition & diet
Senior pet care

How prescribing actually works through a telehealth vet

Florida, New York, and Virginia all allow licensed veterinarians to write prescriptions via telehealth once a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is established. RexVet establishes the VCPR during your video visit. The vet examines your pet on video, takes a full history, makes a clinical decision, and writes the prescription. The prescription is then routed electronically to your pharmacy of choice — either a local pharmacy or RexVetRx for shipping.

What an online vet typically can't prescribe

Controlled substances (e.g., tramadol, certain anxiety medications) have stricter state and federal rules. Tramadol is a controlled substance, so a veterinarian needs to examine your pet in person before prescribing it. In situations where a controlled substance is appropriate but cannot be prescribed via telehealth, the RexVet vet will explain the limitation and point you to a local clinic that can prescribe.

Refills, transitions, and second opinions

RexVet handles refill requests where state rules allow for established conditions (skin allergies, anxiety, chronic GI, heart medications, seizure medications) for patients whose history we have on file. We also handle prescription transitions when you switch from an in-person clinic — bring your previous prescriptions to a video evaluation. If the veterinarian decides medication is appropriate, they can prescribe where state rules allow; some medications need an in-person exam first.

Frequently asked questions

Can an online vet really write prescriptions?

Yes, when state law permits it. Florida, New York, and Virginia all allow licensed veterinarians to prescribe via telehealth once a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is established during the visit. RexVet operates in all three states.

What kinds of pet prescriptions can be written online?

Common categories include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, skin and allergy medications, ear medications, GI medications, eye medications, prescription diets, parasite preventives, and routine chronic-condition medications. If the veterinarian decides medication is appropriate, they can prescribe where state rules allow; some medications need an in-person exam first. Controlled substances and certain narrow categories require in-person evaluation.

Does the vet send the prescription to my local pharmacy or to RexVet's pharmacy?

Either — your choice at the end of the visit. Local pharmacy pickup is faster and lets you use Costco, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or an independent pharmacy. RexVetRx is RexVet's in-house pharmacy and ships to pet parents in our served states. Both options route the prescription electronically.

Can I refill prescriptions through RexVet?

You can make refill requests where state rules allow. For established conditions where RexVet has the patient's history (or where you can share previous prescription records), a refill request is reviewed at a follow-up visit. If the veterinarian decides medication is appropriate, they can prescribe where state rules allow; some medications need an in-person exam first. The Family Plan covers 4 visits + unlimited messaging per year, which works well for ongoing refill requests.

What about controlled substances or DEA-regulated medications?

Stricter rules apply. If your pet's situation requires a controlled substance the RexVet vet cannot prescribe, the vet will explain and refer you to a local clinic.

Is the prescription written via telehealth as valid as one from an in-person vet?

Yes. A prescription written by a licensed veterinarian after a valid VCPR is legally and clinically a real prescription regardless of how the consultation was conducted. It's filled the same way at the same pharmacies.

Sources & methodology

This page is reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM and references the following sources:

Last reviewed: 2026-06-03. RexVet content is reviewed by a licensed veterinarian and updated as evidence and regulations evolve.

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