Exam $45, recheck $25. Vaccines: dog rabies $18, DHPP $18 (puppy) or DHPP-L $20 (adult), Bordetella $15; cat rabies $18, FVRCP $15. $5 off when rabies and the core vaccine are given at the same visit. Cat spay $120, cat neuter $90. Dog spay $200 to $350 and neuter $180 to $300 by weight. Dental cleaning $175 to $275 for dogs by weight. Microchip $15.
Who qualifies
Open to the public with no income requirement listed. Now accepting new clients. Run by the Animal Rescue League of Iowa since 2025; proceeds go back into ARL community programs.
Exam $45, recheck $25. Vaccines: dog rabies $18, DHPP $18 (puppy) or DHPP-L $20 (adult), Bordetella $15; cat rabies $18, FVRCP $15. $5 off when rabies and the core vaccine are given at the same visit. Cat spay $120, cat neuter $90. Dog spay $200 to $350 and neuter $180 to $300 by weight. Dental cleaning $175 to $275 for dogs by weight. Microchip $15.
Who qualifies
Open to the public with no income requirement listed. Now accepting new clients. Run by the Animal Rescue League of Iowa since 2025; proceeds go back into ARL community programs.
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.
Can't afford the bill even at a low-cost clinic?
National programs like RedRover Relief and Frankie's Friends offer grants for urgent and specialty care. See all bill-help programs →