Humane society · San Jose, CA
Essential Care at the Community Pet Clinic
Run by Humane Society Silicon Valley
Clinic details
- Organization
- Humane Society Silicon Valley
- Address
- 3463 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
- Phone
- (408) 942-3005
- Website
- www.hssv.org/essential-care-clinic/
- Services
- Exams
- Minor illness and injury care
Prices & eligibility
- Published prices
- Physical exam $60; additional treatment $50–$150 depending on severity (estimate given).
- Who qualifies
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- By appointment; same-day openings may be available Wednesdays. Not for critical 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.