Available Services & Products
- Rabies Vaccination – $30 each*
- FVR-CP (Feline Distemper) Vaccination – $28 each
- DHP-PV (Canine Distemper) Vaccination – $30 each
- 24PetWatch Microchip (permanent identification for pet/owner reunion) – $25 each
- General de-wormer (2 doses of Pyrantel Pamoate; the 2nd will be sent home for you to administer at a later date as instructed) – $5
- Feline Spay-$100
- Feline Neuter-$80
- Canine Spay 1-50lb- $200
- Canine Neuter 1-50lb-$180
- Additional $100 for dogs weighing 50 lbs or more
What You Need To Know
- Customers are required to wear a mask if unvaccinated against COVID-19. If you, or someone in your household is sick, we ask that you reschedule the procedure.
- Vaccinations are available for cats and dogs only.
- Animals must be 6 weeks of age, or older, to receive a distemper vaccine.
- Animals must be 16 weeks of age, or older, to receive a rabies vaccine.
- If an animal has had a previous rabies vaccination, the most recent rabies certificate with a veterinarian’s signature MUST be brought the clinic in order to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine. NO exceptions, and NO certificates will be issued after the clinic.
- Due to the high-volume of animals attending each clinic, no physical exams will be performed. We highly recommend that you take your animal to your own veterinarian for a physical examination prior to bringing your dog or cat to the clinic*.
- Cats must be brought to the clinic in hard plastic or cardboard carriers. Dogs must be wearing a collar and leash (retractable leashes not permitted).
- If your dog requires a muzzle to be vaccinated, owner must bring animal’s own, properly fitted, muzzle to the clinic (Note: Staff will not muzzle the animal. Owner must be able to put muzzle on animal).
- Acceptable forms of payment for clinic: Cash or credit card. We do not accept checks.
- Please bring driver’s license or ID with current name and address, as this will expedite the completion of paperwork.
Requirements for Surgery
To schedule an appointment, your pet:
- Should be in good health
- Should not be overweight
- Should be at least 4 months old
- Should not be any older than 7 years old (Some larger breed dogs will need to be younger than 7 – just ask at the time you schedule your appointment.).
- (If a male), should have two testicles that can be felt upon examination
- If your female dog is in heat, we recommend postponing the surgery until 8-10 weeks after the last signs of heat. If you would still like to proceed with the surgery you will be required to sign a high risk surgical waiver.
- In the earliest stage of pregnancy, spay surgery CAN be scheduled; however, an animal that is lactating (producing milk) can NOT have surgery until lactation has stopped.
- Must weigh at least 4 pounds, but no more than 50 pounds. Dogs that weigh over 50 pounds may be subject to an overweight fee, or may be turned away at the discretion of the veterinarian performing the surgery. Please note that there is limited space available for dogs over 50 pounds, so please plan to schedule an appointment well in advance if you have a large dog.
- Animals must be able to be safely handled by medical staff. Aggressive animals cannot be accepted for surgery.
- Animals must be free of bite wounds. Animals with bite wounds will be reported to the NJ Department of Health’s Rabies Control Office.
- Dogs have to be tested negative for heartworms to undergo surgery. Heartworm testing is available on the day of surgery at an additional cost.
- Animals that are known to have impaired kidney and/or liver function, or pre-existing health conditions such as a heart murmur or seizures, cannot have surgery at VAO. This is for the safety, health, and well-being of the animal. Due to the high volume and low cost nature of VAO’s spay/neuter program, animals are not physically examined prior to surgery. Additionally, we do not offer what is called “pre-anesthetic bloodwork”. This bloodwork looks at key values of liver and kidney function. These organs are very important to processing anesthesia in the animal’s body.
- Please note: We do NOT spay/neuter small animals such as rabbits. We also do NOT spay/neuter certain *high risk* breeds such as Dobermans and brachycephalic breeds such as English or French bulldogs, Pugs and Persian cats.
* It’s important to bring your pets to your regular veterinarian for a full wellness exam before your pet’s spay/neuter surgery to help minimize the chance of surgical complications.It’s also important to consult with your veterinarian regarding the best age to spay/neuter your dog. While we recommend spaying/neutering most dogs before they hit puberty, which can be as early as 4-5 months old, recommended spay/neuter ages can vary with different breeds.
After Surgery
E-Collars, Suture, And Pain Medication
We recommend e-collars for all dogs that are scheduled for spay/neuter surgery to prevent post-operative complications which could result from the dog licking/chewing the incision site. You can bring your own e-collar on the morning of surgery, or you can purchase one at the clinic for $15 to $25 depending on the size needed. We recommend the e-collars which look like inflatable donuts (which we carry at the clinic) rather than the older style cones. This way, your dog will be able to eat with the e-collar on and will be less likely to walk into things.