At Jetpets Animal Transport, every movement requires detailed planning, specialist knowledge, careful coordination and, above all, a strong focus on animal welfare.
That was one of the key messages Jetpets was proud to share at the recent Zoos and Aquariums Association Australasia (ZAA) Conference in Auckland, where our Trans-Tasman team joined professionals from across the zoo, aquarium and wildlife sector to explore the many considerations involved in animal transport.
For pet owners planning an interstate or international move, these same principles are incredibly relevant.
Supporting Amazing People Behind Animal Conservation
Across Australia and New Zealand, dedicated teams work every day to protect wildlife, support conservation programs and improve animal welfare.
The ZAA Conference brought together many of these people, providing an opportunity to share knowledge, learn from others across the sector and highlight the important role that animal transport plays in conservation.
Jetpets was proud to be involved, with our Trans-Tasman team providing an insight into the behind-the-scenes world of animal transportation.
From complex logistics and airline coordination to specialist handling, veterinary considerations and welfare planning, successful animal transport relies on a carefully managed process at every stage of the journey.
Animal Transport Preparation
Whether an animal is travelling as part of a conservation program or relocating with its family to a new country, preparation is critical.
For zoo and wildlife movements, there can be additional considerations around species-specific requirements, specialist handling, veterinary support, environmental conditions, documentation, airline requirements and carefully coordinated travel arrangements.
These movements demonstrate why having the right systems and experienced people behind an animal’s journey is so important.
At Jetpets, our approach is built around the same fundamental principle:
Every animal deserves to be transported with care, expertise and welfare at the centre of every decision.
Experience Matters When Animals Are Involved
With more than 30 years of experience in animal transport and pet relocation, Jetpets has developed systems and processes designed specifically around the needs of travelling animals.
Our teams coordinate the many moving parts involved in a pet’s journey, including travel requirements, airline coordination, documentation, veterinary considerations, crate requirements, handling and transit arrangements.
That experience also extends beyond conventional pet travel.
Jetpets supports the transportation of animals associated with zoos, aquariums, wildlife organisations and other animal-related programs, where careful planning and specialist knowledge are essential.
For pet owners, this broader experience can provide another level of confidence that their pet is being managed by a team that understands the complexities of animal transportation.
Industry Leading Accreditation
Jetpets’ focus on welfare, quality and operational excellence is reflected in our IATA CEIV Live Animals accreditation across both Australia and New Zealand.
CEIV Live Animals is an internationally recognised certification program focused on ensuring high standards in the handling and transportation of live animals.
For Jetpets, maintaining these standards means continually reviewing our systems, processes and training to ensure animal welfare remains central to the way we operate.
It is particularly important when managing complex journeys involving multiple parties, locations and transportation requirements.
Caring For All Animals At Jetpets
While transporting a zoo animal as part of a conservation program can involve very different requirements to moving a family dog or cat overseas, there is one important common denominator:
The welfare of the animal comes first.
Every pet entrusted to Jetpets is an individual, with its own needs, personality and travel requirements.
Our role is to understand those needs and carefully coordinate the journey around them.
This can include selecting the appropriate travel crate, coordinating veterinary requirements, managing airline arrangements, providing transit care and ensuring the right teams are involved throughout the journey.
For international pet relocation, where there can be additional documentation, health and import requirements, experience and preparation become even more important.
Bringing Specialist Animal Transport Expertise To Pet Owners
Our involvement with ZAA is an important reflection of the broader role Jetpets plays within the animal transport industry. We are proud to work alongside organisations and professionals who share our commitment to animal welfare, while continuing to bring that knowledge and experience to the families who entrust us with their pets.
Whether your pet is travelling across New Zealand or anywhere else across the world our goal remains the same – To make their journey as safe, carefully planned and stress-free as possible.
Because when it comes to animal transport, experience matters. And when your pet is part of your family, you want to know they are in experienced hands.
Transporting Your Pet From NZ?
If you’re considering domestic or international pet travel, the Jetpets team can help you understand the requirements and plan your pet’s journey from start to finish.
Contact Jetpets to discuss your pet’s upcoming journey.
Happy Pets. Happy Customers. Happy People.
