1. Click Create in the upper right corner and select EECVI.
2. Select the owner for the EECVI - Search by name or click Add New. Note – An email address is required in order to issue an EECVI.
3. Select the horse for the EECVI – Click the dropdown to select from the list of horses assigned to your selected owner or click Add New.
Qualifying EIA:
Auto-Population Requirement The EIA test must be completed on the clinic's GVL account for the information to auto-populate on the EECVI.
If a GVL EIA Exists If a qualifying EIA is already on file in GVL for the horse, it will automatically appear in the Official ID section.
If No GVL EIA Exists If no GVL EIA exists, or the GVL EIA certificate was completed at a different clinic, manually enter the EIA details in the Qualifying EIA section.
Official ID Select the official ID for the EECVI. If you have questions about which ID is accepted by each state, refer to the state ID requirements map on the GVL EECVI Website
(located toward the bottom of the page).
For Acceptance in All Participating States Select Photo EIA or Microchip if the horse has either of the following:
- A GVL EIA with actual photos of the animal
- A microchip
If the Horse Lacks These IDs If the horse does not have a Photo EIA or microchip, refer to the state's Official ID requirements map to verify which official ID is accepted for the owner's destination state.
7. Commit the EECVI – Click Commit in the upper right corner to complete the EECVI. A box will appear prompting you to commit the extended equine certificate of veterinary inspection.
8. Viewing EECVIs – You can view drafts and completed EECVIs from the EECVIs tab under Animal Movement.
9. Once you have committed the EECVI, the owner will receive an email and will be able to enter their travel information and obtain their Health Declaration and Movement Permits via their MyVetLINK account.
If the animal owner needs assistance, please direct them to the MyVetLink Help Center:
EECVI Movement Permit Instructions - Equine Owner/Agent