Last updated August 20, 2026 · Independent guide — not affiliated with USDA or SENASICA
El Paso shares the border with Ciudad Juárez across three major ports of entry, and it is one of the first US metros where clinics started fielding daily screwworm-certificate calls when the rule took effect. If you're crossing by car, the 5-day window starts from your entry date at the bridge.
Vets offering screwworm certificates in El Paso
Clinics in the El Paso area that publicly advertise USDA-accredited certificate services:
Appears in local results for screwworm certificate searches; confirm accreditation when booking. Confirm by phone that a USDA-accredited vet will sign the NWS Inspection Certificate and that an appointment fits your 5-day window.
Can't find an accredited vet in El Paso?
- Call clinics that advertise international health certificates — they're the most likely to have a USDA-accredited vet on staff.
- Ask the exact question: “Can a USDA-accredited veterinarian at your clinic complete the NWS Inspection Certificate for Pet Dogs going to Mexico?”
- Contact the Texas USDA APHIS Veterinary Services office for a referral, per the official APHIS guidance.
- Download the form ahead of your appointment from the APHIS Mexico pet travel page — many clinics haven't seen it yet.
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