Exam deposit $40 (the exam fee) and $20 for technician appointments, applied to the visit. Surgery requires a 50% deposit of the estimate.
Who qualifies
Reduced-cost care prioritized for people who need it most. New patients must income-qualify and are onboarded as capacity allows; recent Richmond SPCA adopters in Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland and Prince George are existing patients. Dogs and cats.
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 →