Licensed veterinary telemedicine for Florida pet owners. Connect with Dr. Michelle Lapera from anywhere in FL — Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and beyond. Same-day appointments, prescriptions sent directly to your preferred online pharmacy.
From the beaches of Miami to the theme parks of Orlando, pet parents across the Sunshine State trust wuuf! for convenient, quality vet care.
Dr. Lapera holds a full Florida veterinary license and can legally diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for your pets through telehealth.
No need to load your pet into a hot car. Get expert vet care from the comfort of your air-conditioned home while your pet stays cool and calm.
Medications prescribed during your visit are sent to your preferred online pet pharmacy for fast delivery anywhere in Florida — no pharmacy trips needed.
Whether you're in a major city or a rural area, if you have internet access, you can connect with Dr. Lapera for expert veterinary care.
...and all other cities and counties throughout the Sunshine State
Florida permits a veterinarian to establish the veterinarian-client-patient relationship over synchronous two-way video, so we can diagnose, treat and prescribe from a video visit. The prescription itself is limited: 14 days for most drugs, and it cannot be renewed without an in-person exam.
Video Visit Can Establish Care
Prescribing Available by Video
Consults, Triage & Second Opinions
Source: Providing Equity in Telehealth Services (PETS) Act — HB 849 (2024), ch. 2024-260, Laws of Fla., effective July 1, 2024 · Ch. 474, Fla. Stat. — Veterinary Medical Practice. Last reviewed 2026-08-24. State rules change — if you believe this is out of date, tell us.
This is a plain-English summary of how we understand Florida's veterinary telemedicine rules as they apply to our own practice, based on the sources linked above. It is general information, not legal advice, and it may not reflect the most recent changes. For guidance on your own situation, consult the Florida veterinary board or an attorney.
Dr. Michelle Lapera has over 12 years of veterinary medicine experience. She received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and specializes in preventative medicine, emergency care, and dentistry.
Understanding the unique challenges Florida pet parents face — from the heat to hurricane season — Dr. Lapera founded wuuf! to bring quality vet care directly to you, wherever you are in the state.
Common questions from Florida pet owners about online veterinary care
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