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USL Toscana Nord-Ovest - Servizio Veterinario
Elba office at the Civil Hospital, Portoferraio
Vets on Elba Island
Veterinary clinics in island towns, public ASL veterinary service, microchip and dog registry, lost pets, travelling with animals by ferry and on the beach.
3+
areas with clinics
20–8
night on-call
ASL
veterinary service
By day
7 private vets on the island
At night, 8 pm to 8 am
Vet on-call line
Pet care on the island
Vets for your animals on Elba
On Elba Island several private vets operate in the main areas, complemented by the Public Veterinary Service of USL Toscana Nord-Ovest covering public veterinary health, dog registry, microchip and mandatory vaccinations. This page gathers practical info for those travelling with animals, living on the island or needing veterinary care.
Section 01 - Private vets by area
Clinics and surgeries by area
Seven private vets work on the island: five around Portoferraio and the north coast, one in Marina di Campo and one in Rio Marina. They are surgeries for check-ups, vaccinations and preventive care; for specialist tests or hospitalisation you may need to go to the mainland.
Portoferraio and north coast
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Dr Michele Barsotti
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Dr Elisabetta Maestrini
Studio Veterinario San Giovanni -
Dr Marco Mugnai
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Dr Carlo Murzi
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Dr Andrea Osano
Elbavet
Marina di Campo
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Dr Roberto Perez
Rio Marina
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Dr Paolo Scalabrini
At night, 8 pm to 8 am
Vet on-call line, every day
A vet is not on duty every night: on the other nights the free number gives you advice over the phone, and serious cases may need the first ferry to Piombino.
Information only, checked in September 2026. Hours and availability change: call before you go.
Section 02 - USL Veterinary Service
Public veterinary service (ASL)
The USL Toscana Nord-Ovest Veterinary Service handles public veterinary health: dog registry, mandatory microchip, legal vaccinations, health checks, international travel. Reference HQ is Portoferraio Civil Hospital.
What ASL Veterinary does
- Dog registry - dog registration to national registry
- Microchip - identification microchip implant (mandatory by law)
- Rabies prevention - legally mandatory and public health vaccinations
- EU pet passport - European pet passport issuance
Section 03 - Legal obligations
Microchip and vaccinations
In Italy identification microchip is mandatory by law for all dogs. For cats it is not mandatory but strongly recommended (also for travel). Basic vaccinations are recommended both by law and for public health.
Microchip
- Mandatory for all dogs in Italy, inserted in first 60 days of life or within 15 days from purchase/adoption
- Implanted under neck skin, painless. Unique 15-digit code on the National Dog Registry
- Owner change, decease, address change: registry update within 15 days
Vaccinations
- Dogs: distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, leptospirosis, rabies (mandatory for international travel)
- Cats: trivalent (panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis), feline leukaemia (FeLV), rabies for travel
- Annual boosters generally, health booklet always updated
Section 04 - What to do if lost
Lost or found animals
If you lose your animal or find one, follow these steps to increase chances of return or adoption. The island has a very active animal volunteer network.
Lost animal
Call ASL Veterinary and Municipal Police of the town immediately
Post on local social pages (animal groups)
Hang notices with photo, microchip and contacts in key town spots
Kennel / cattery shelter
The island has animal volunteer structures (LIDA Elba and other associations) caring for foundlings and cooperating with ASL and Municipality.
Section 05 - Ferry and plane
Travelling with animals to Elba
All ferry companies serving Elba accept pets. Rules vary by size, muzzle/leash requirement, possibility to go on passenger decks or stay in the car.
Piombino - Portoferraio ferry
- Moby, Toremar, Blu Navy: all accept dogs and cats (paid or free depending on company)
- Dogs always on leash + muzzle mandatory in common areas. Dedicated areas (kennel/pet) on decks
- Bring vaccination booklet, EU passport, valid microchip. For rabies: vaccine at least 21 days before international travel
Plane to Marina di Campo
- Scheduled flights: small animals in cabin (variable max weight), large in cargo
- IATA-compliant carrier mandatory. Vet documentation + European passport for international flights
Section 06 - Dog beaches
Dog-friendly beaches on Elba
Elba Island has officially dog-friendly beach areas, where dogs can enter and swim. Towns issue seasonal specific ordinances with dedicated areas and rules.
Dog-friendly areas vary year by year. Ordinances on pet-accessible beach areas change seasonally. Check directly on the town site or in the Beaches page. Discover Elba beaches →
Section 07 - FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a vet on Elba Island?
Section 01 of this page lists the island's seven private vets with address and phone number: five around Portoferraio and the north coast, one in Marina di Campo and one in Rio Marina. At night, from 8 pm to 8 am, call the free vet on-call number 800 83 59 29.
Can I take my dog on the Elba ferry?
Yes. All Piombino-Portoferraio ferry companies (Moby, Toremar, Blu Navy) accept dogs and cats. Dogs leash and muzzle mandatory in common spaces. Cost varies by company (sometimes free in car).
Is dog microchip mandatory also on holiday?
Yes, always. Microchip is legally mandatory for all dogs in Italy and must always be registered in the National Dog Registry. Even on holiday the dog must have it.
Where are dog beaches on Elba?
Several Elba towns have officially dog-friendly beach stretches but ordinances change seasonally. Always check the destination town site (Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Campo nell'Elba, Marciana Marina and others have defined some stretches).
What to do if I find an injured animal on the island?
Call 112, the single emergency number: it passes the call to whoever covers the area, for animals on the road also the Municipal Police. 112 does not transport animals: if the injured animal is yours, call one of the vets in section 01 or, at night, the vet on-call line 800 83 59 29. Don't try to rescue injured wild animals on your own (for your safety and the animal's).
Can I get the EU pet passport for my dog on Elba?
Yes. The European pet passport is issued by accredited private vets or the ASL Veterinary Service. Needed to take dogs/cats travelling in EU countries. Requires microchip, valid rabies vaccination and health booklet.