Our low-cost feline spay/neuter program is provided as a service to the community to help alleviate the pet overpopulation problem, and to be sure all pet owners have an affordable spay and neuter option. These procedures are part of our Premier Pet Wellness Program and are priced to provide a significant value as compared to the cost of other practices. This page has been prepared to ensure participants understand how the program works and what is included so there are no misunderstandings.
Why choose Us over a Spay & Neuter Only Clinic?
We are a full service for-profit animal hospital. Our hospital does not receive any grants or outside financing to perform these procedures at these low fees. We use the same proven techniques used in other High Volume High Quality spay neuter programs around the nation. Unlike non-profit spay neuter clinics we can provide a wider range of services that your pet may need at the same time at the spay or neuter procedures, and prepared to perform the procedures on cases that may involve a little more risk. Most importantly, our doctors will also be available for follow up care and in the event of a surgical complication. Spay and Neuter clinics will typically refer you to another practice where you may have additional exam cost if complications occur.
It's the best of both worlds. The affordability of a non-profit spay and neuter clinic with the support of a full service veterinary hospital in the event of unexpected complications.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
(At Owner’s Expense)
- Pet Must younger than 5 years of age ( older pets require an exam prior to surgery being booked)
- Rabies Vaccinations Must Be Current Or Updated At Time Of Admission For Surgery.
- Pets Must Be Free Of External Parasites(Fleas & Ticks) Or Treated At Time Of Admission.
- This Surgical Consent & Release Form must be completed, signed and submitted.
- Non Refundable Booking Fee for the procedure is paid prior to booking the surgical appointment. ( this is equal to the cost of the procedure and credited to the procedure when performed)
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BASIC SPAY / NEUTER FEE
- Pre-anesthetic Exam
- Anesthesia ( Total Injectable Anesthesia )
- Spay / neuter procedure itself & surgical supplies required
- Pain medications to ensure pet is comfortable during, and after surgery
- Recovery Fees
- Suture removal (If Required) in 10 days
- Re-check exam fees are at a discounted fee in the event of any complication from surgery.
- As supplies are available a Single dose of Revolution is provided. (this is provided by support of our vendors and subject to their available stock)
Fees do apply to any treatments that may be required, the purchase of e-collar or medications to properly mange any complications that may occur.
If you wish to consult with one of our Doctors regarding your pets health concerns, or questions regarding these procedures you will need to schedule an Exam time with one of our veterinarians prior to scheduling.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT TIME OF SURGERY
The basic quoted fee includes all of the above. This minimal procedure package is offered to make spaying/neutering affordable for as many as possible. Additionally, there are several optional services that as a full service animal hospital we can offer to you. By performing these services at the time of your pets surgery we can help avoid the need for more surgery in the future, or look for early evidence of medical problems.
There are many other options that can be done at reduced cost since no additional anesthesia would be required. These services include dewclaw removal, extraction of “baby” teeth, hernia repair, ear flushing, Tail docking, and/or identification microchip implant. Feel free to ask about any other service you may be interested in adding to your pets services at the time of scheduling your cat's spay or neuter as it can provide significant cost savings. Some service request may require a exam with on of out Veterinarians to discuss prior to scheduling.
Surgical Forms and Pre-Payment of Procedure
To expedite surgical check in the day of your pets procedure please Follow the link below. Read all information completely, this is our method to ensure you have received the legally required informed consent to the procedure. Once the Consent form is completed you will be directed to the payment link to Procedure booking Deposit equal to the cost of your pet's procedure. If you pets sex is unknown you will pay the Spay Booking fee, and we will refund you appropriately if we find your cat is male. The Booking fee is non refundable, and is applied to your pets procedure. Once we have your completed consent form and booking fee our team will contact you by text. At that time you may email or call us to book your cat's procedure. The form and your payment must be completed prior to booking to participate in this low cost program.
Click here to Complete your Consent Forms.
AFTER-CARE REQUIREMENTS
Return for suture removal (if required) in 10 days. There is no charge unless sedation is required to remove the sutures.
Click here to View Discharge Instructions for Spays.
Click here to View Discharge Instructions for Neuters.
COMPLICATIONS:
We make every effort to avoid complications, BUT surgery complications are ALWAYS a possibility with any procedure. Complications might include infection, wound dehiscence (breakdown), or sutures chewed out by the pet. THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL CHARGES RESULTING FROM ANY COMPLICATION OF THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE.
Pricing
Pediatric Spay and Neuter
Premier VetCare has been a leader in our area in pediatric spay and neuter. We highly encourage all puppies and kittens to be altered. The ideal time is at 4 to 6 months of age, but we are more than happy and our doctors trained to perform the procedure in pets of any age and size.
We offer significant cost savings to cats altered prior to 5 years of age. We offer a two rate schedules for pets under 5 years of age, and those over 5 years of age that reflect the time and materials used for these different age groups.
To see how we will determine the age of your pet Click Here
Feline Spay up to 5 years old $75.00
Feline Neuter under 5 years old: $60.00
Senior Pet Spay and Neuter
We still offer very affordable Spay and Neuter services for cats over 5 years of age. We will need to perform a physical exam on your cat to ensure that there are no significant health concerns and we can present to you a treatment plan and the cost to you at that time.
Senior pets typically have more health concerns. For that reason we recommend additional precautions when performing spay and neuter procedures on pets older than 5 years of age. Your pets age should not be a concern though, pets of any age can be spayed and neutered. It's always better late than never.
Our recommended additional services include:
- Pre-surgical Blood Screening (fees apply): Older pets are more likely to have compromised organ function. For that reason we recommend a blood panel be performed to check the health of the internal organs such as the liver and kidney. This test will also screen for disease such as Cushing's disease, and diabetes.
- IV Catherter Placement (fees apply): Because of their slight increase risk under anesthesia we recommend placement of a IV catheter during the procedure.
- Senior Pre-medications and Anesthesia (fees apply): We have several anesthetic protocols we use on a regular basis. Again because of their age we recommend the use of a special protocol for senior pets.
- There is an additional cost added to the spay and neuter cost for pets over 5 years old. This fee offsets the additional time, and supplies needed to safely spay older pets.
We highly recommend that a physical exam (fees apply) be performed prior to scheduling your senior pet for surgery. During that exam the doctor will talk with you about any found health concerns and provide you with a full treatment plan and cost for your pets surgery.
NOTE: Despite our best efforts, occasionally a pet will open the incisions or infect the incisions. This is nearly always due to excessive licking, chewing, or jumping. Surgical complications are ALWAYS POSSIBLE with any procedure. Please return your pet anytime you are concerned about complications. Post-op rechecks are performed at no charge, but the client is responsible for any and all drugs and materials needed to treat the pet as a result of any complications occurring after surgery.