Humane society · Chicago, IL
Anti-Cruelty Veterinary Care
Run by The Anti-Cruelty Society
Clinic details
- Organization
- The Anti-Cruelty Society
- Address
- 157 W. Grand Ave. (Lower Level), Chicago, IL 60654
- Phone
- (312) 645-8051
- Website
- anticruelty.org/clinic
- Services
- Spay/neuter
- Wellness and primary care
- Routine surgery
- End-of-life care
Prices & eligibility
- Published prices
- $50 deposit for spay/neuter (applied to bill); $40 visit fee to book wellness care (applied to bill); pre-surgical bloodwork $75 for pets over 7.
- Who qualifies
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- Appointment only, Mon–Fri. Cannot treat emergencies.
Before you go to a low-cost clinic
- Book early. Many nonprofit clinics open appointments in batches and fill up fast. Some take walk-ins only until they hit capacity.
- Expect a deposit. Many clinics charge a small booking deposit that's credited to your bill but lost if you no-show.
- Check eligibility. Some programs are limited to certain ZIP codes, service areas or household incomes. Others are open to everyone.
- Bring records. Past vaccine records can save you a repeat shot, and many surgery clinics require proof of rabies vaccination.
- Ask for an estimate. Get the full price, including bloodwork, medications and add-ons, before treatment starts.
Most low-cost clinics can't handle emergencies. If your pet is having trouble breathing, collapses, has a seizure, is bleeding heavily or may have eaten something toxic, go to the nearest emergency vet now.