Where can I find a low-cost vet in Columbus, OH?

2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, Columbus Humane Essential Care Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.

Low-cost vet care in Columbus, OH

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

2 clinics listed
1 sliding-scale
2 with verified prices

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At a glance: Columbus

Clinics listed: 2
Sliding-scale fees: 1 clinics

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Low-cost vet clinics

Vet school hospital

Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

601 Vernon L Tharp St, Columbus, OH 43210 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

Patient support fund for financial hardship — The Spectrum of Care Clinic has a patient support fund supported by donations to help cover care for clients who need financial assistance. ✓
CareCredit accepted; same-day appointments — The primary-care clinic accepts CareCredit, is accepting new patients, and offers same-day appointments Monday–Friday. ✓

Good to knowVeterinary teaching hospital — services are performed by supervised veterinary students, often at reduced rates. Also operates the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic (655 Vernon L. Tharp St, (614) 292-1573), OSU's primary-care facility focused on accessible, lower-cost care. Source ↗

Phone: (614) 292-3551
Address: 601 Vernon L Tharp St, Columbus, OH 43210

Wellness exams
Vaccinations
Dental care
Surgery
Emergency care

Conditions treated

Heart conditions ✓
Skin disorders ✓
Cancer ✓
Internal medicine ✓
Neurological conditions ✓
Eye conditions ✓
Emergency care ✓

Official source: vmc.vet.osu.edu

Humane Society clinic

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center

3772 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 Website ↗

Sliding-scale fees

What you'll pay verified

Cat wellness exam — $50 — Cat wellness exam costs $50 and bundles the exam, consultation, FVRCP and rabies vaccinations. ✓
Dog wellness exam — $75 — Dog wellness exam costs $75, including exam, distemper/parvo/lepto, rabies and bordetella vaccines, plus heartworm testing. ✓
Microchip — $15 — Microchipping is a $15 add-on for both cats and dogs at the clinic. ✓
Free vaccine clinics, Mar–Oct — Free drive-thru community vaccine clinics run March through October on a first-come basis with rabies and DAPP/FVRCP vaccines. ✓

Good to knowPublishes prices: wellness exams cats $50 / dogs $75, microchips $15, plus free drive-thru Community Vaccine Clinics March–October. Built to serve Franklin County's pets living below the poverty line, with wrap-around services for families in need. Source ↗

Phone: (614) 602-6700
Address: 3772 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

Wellness exams
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Surgery

Conditions treated

Heartworm disease ✓
Feline leukemia ✓
FIV ✓
Fleas and ticks ✓

Official source: www.columbushumane.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 Columbus, OH?: 2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, Columbus Humane Essential Care Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.