Where can I find a low-cost vet in San Diego, CA?

2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including San Diego Humane Society Community Veterinary Clinic, SNAP - Spay-Neuter Action Project (Neuter Scooter). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.

Low-cost vet care in San Diego, CA

Affordable veterinary clinics, humane society programs, and vet school hospitals in San Diego — verified from official sources.

2 clinics listed
2 sliding-scale
2 spay/neuter
2 with verified prices

At a glance: San Diego

Clinics listed: 2
Sliding-scale fees: 2 clinics
Spay / neuter: 2 clinics

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Low-cost vet clinics

Humane Society clinic

San Diego Humane Society Community Veterinary Clinic

5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA Website ↗

Sliding-scale fees

What you'll pay verified

Cat spay $175 / neuter $165 — Low-cost spay/neuter for eligible pet families (household income under $100k/yr or enrollment in SSI, SNAP, SSDI, WIC or other assistance); dogs spay $230, neuter $220. ✓
Vet exam — $50 — Full exam and consultation with a veterinarian for $50; vaccines $28–35; by appointment only Tuesday–Saturday at the Gaines St. campus and mobile clinic sites. ✓
Dental cleaning — $550–$700 — Dentistry ranges $550–$700 after a veterinary exam; appointments require deposits (spay/neuter $75, dental $100, other $25), all nonrefundable. ✓

Good to knowEligibility: household income under $100k/year and/or assistance program enrollment. Published fees: exam $50, dog spay $230/neuter $220, cat spay $175/neuter $165, dentistry $550-700. No emergency services. Source ↗

Address: 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA

Spay / neuter
Vaccinations
Wellness exams
Dental care
Microchipping

Official source: sdhumane.org

Nonprofit clinic

SNAP - Spay-Neuter Action Project (Neuter Scooter)

Website ↗

Sliding-scale fees

What you'll pay verified

Spay/neuter — $20 to $100 — SNAP's Neuter Scooter mobile clinic offers affordable spays and neuters for pet owners in need at $20–$100 depending on pet type and gender; over 67,000 pets fixed. ✓
Mobile clinic visits high-need areas — The Neuter Scooter travels to areas with the highest stray-animal rates and reported dog bites, bringing low-cost surgery to low-income households. ✓

Good to know501(c)(3) mobile spay/neuter bus plus El Cajon spay center. Low-to-no cost surgeries ($20-$100) for dogs and cats of low-income San Diego County pet owners. Source ↗

Phone: (866) 772-9287

Spay / neuter

Official source: www.snap-sandiego.org

Ways to make vet care affordable

Ask about payment plans and CareCredit — many clinics listed above offer them; terms vary, so ask before treatment.
Compare spay/neuter prices — nonprofit clinics often publish flat fees far below private practices.
Vet school hospitals — supervised students provide quality care at reduced rates, though specialty services can still be pricey; always ask for a written estimate.
Call 211 — dial 2-1-1 to find local pet financial-aid programs.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a low-cost vet in San Diego, CA?: 2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including San Diego Humane Society Community Veterinary Clinic, SNAP - Spay-Neuter Action Project (Neuter Scooter). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Where can I get low-cost spay/neuter in San Diego, CA?: Options include: San Diego Humane Society Community Veterinary Clinic, SNAP - Spay-Neuter Action Project (Neuter Scooter). Many offer the lowest prices with no income verification.