Every item is shipped based on the best shipping method assessed for the temperature requirements of that specific item. Items are grouped and shipped together whenever possible, and a separate shipping charge will be included for each shipping method required. Shipping charges listed below are from our US warehouses to the Contiguous US, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and Puerto Rico. Shipping charges for countries outside the US and Canada will be determined once order has been received. Orders exceeding standard packaging size may be subject to additional charges. Please contact us to learn more.
Shipping Methods & Charges
Ground
Ships via FedEx Ground to Contiguous US, Alaska, Canada, Monday through Friday. This method is used for less temperature sensitive items such as lab ware and animal health products, bulky and/or heavy items.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes. A physical address will be required for orders to be shipped.
Charges: Labware over $20 ships FedEx Ground free of charge to the Contiguous US
Lactated Ringers and Dangerous Goods are not eligible for free shipping, and their totals do not count towards the free shipping of other products.
Gloves are not eligible for free shipping unless the order totals at least $75 worth of product.
Animal Health Ground products and labware under $20 ship FedEx Ground with a flat rate of $8.95 to the Contiguous US
* Additional charges may apply for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or other countries outside of the US. Please ask a customer service representative for a shipping quote.
DANGEROUS GOODS: Dangerous Good items do not qualify for free shipping and the value does not count towards free shipping of other products. Dangerous Good products have a $42 handling fee + $8.95 shipping fee per box shipped. A signature is required upon delivery.
DISCOUNTS: Add at least $75 worth of Animal Health items to your cart to qualify for free Ground shipping on those items. Only non-Dangerous Good Animal Health items that are marked as shipping Ground will apply towards the $75 minimum for free Ground shipping. The discount will automatically be applied to your order total upon checkout.
* Excludes any items not marked as shipping Ground, items that are not Animal Health products, or shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada.
Restrictions: Certain animal health, labware and chemical items cannot ship to Canada, Puerto Rico, states within the US or US Territories. Please check product pages for restrictions.
Express Ambient
Ships via FedEx Express Standard Overnight at ambient temperature, Monday through Friday. Orders received late Friday until Sunday will ship the following Monday. Special requests for overnight shipping on items that typically do not ship overnight may be arranged for an additional fee. Ask a customer service representative for an overnight shipping quote on your specific order.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes. A physical address will be required for orders to be shipped.
Charges: US: $25.00 for Animal Health Rx
$35.50 for FedEx envelope
$42.50 for larger boxed items Canada: $57.50 Puerto Rico: $67.50 * Priority Overnight and Saturday Delivery may be available for some products, additional fees apply. Please ask a customer service representative for further details.
Restrictions: Animal health prescription products cannot ship to Canada, Puerto Rico, or US Territories. Please check product pages for further restrictions.
Express Blue Ice
Ships Monday through Thursday via FedEx Express Standard Overnight with blue ice packs to ensure proper temperature of product. Orders received late Thursday until Sunday will ship the following Monday. This method is used by animal health vaccines and some animal health prescriptions.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes. A physical address will be required for orders to be shipped.
Charges: US: $37.50 Canada: $59.50 Puerto Rico: $98.50 * Priority Overnight and Saturday Delivery may be available for some products, additional fees apply. Please ask a customer service representative for further details.
Discounts: Add at least $295 worth of Animal Health Items to your cart to qualify for free Express Blue Ice shipping on those items. Only Animal Health items that are marked as shipping Express Blue Ice will apply towards the $295 minimum for free Express Blue Ice shipping. The discount will automatically be applied to your order total upon checkout. Excludes any items not marked as shipping Express Blue Ice, or items that are not Animal Health products.
Restrictions: Animal health prescription and vaccine products cannot ship to Canada, Puerto Rico, or US Territories. Please check product pages for further restrictions.
Express Dry Ice
Ships Monday through Thursday via FedEx Express Standard Overnight with dry ice to ensure proper temperature of product. Orders received late Thursday until Sunday will ship the following Monday.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes. A physical address will be required for orders to be shipped.
Charges: US: $47.50 Canada: $61.50 Puerto Rico: $101.50 * Priority Overnight and Saturday Delivery may be available for some products, additional fees apply. Please ask a customer service representative for further details
Discounts: No discounts are available for Express Dry Ice shipments.
Restrictions: Animal health prescription and vaccine products cannot ship to Canada, Puerto Rico, or US Territories. Please check product pages for further restrictions.
Animal Health Prescription items
Rx: Available to customers with valid prescriptions in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.