Low Cost Vet Services

Veterinary Care Services

All of our adoptions are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-wormed and given flea/tick treatment before leaving the shelter. Each year our staff veterinarians and volunteer veterinarians spay and neuter over 5000 animals! We average 25-30 surgeries per day Monday through Friday. The Veterinary Care Center also makes time to examine and treat an average of 5-10 injured or sick stray animals daily. With the help of the very dedicated veterinary and shelter staff, we are able to save many lives and prevent suffering.

The vet staff also works closely with our cruelty investigation team to build cases to prosecute those who abuse and neglect animals. The expertise of the both the vet staff and investigators combined is essential in ensuring the protection of animals and justice for those who harm them.

We offer limited veterinary care to the community and are accepting spay/neuter and vaccine appointment requests for those living in our service area. Please read the spay/neuter or vaccine appointment requirements under the corresponding tabs below, check out our pricing and submit a request form.

The Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA is a non profit 501(c)3 95-1660842

Vaccine Appointments

We are offering Vaccine Appointments to residents living in our service cities. (Chino, Chino Hills, Covina, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, San Dimas, and the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County including West End, San Antonio Heights and Mt. Baldy)

Visit our Vaccine Appointment Request Form to make a vaccination appointment for your pet(s). This form is more compatible with a computer or tablet. If you are using your cellular device, be sure to scroll to the right to see all sections.

Vaccination Prices & Packages:

Once your appointment is made:

Please arrive on time to your appointment. If you arrive late, your appointment may be rescheduled.
When you arrive, please find available parking in our parking lot. If all spots are filled, there is available parking along Humane Way or in the neighboring community of Westmont. Westmont can be accessed through Mission Blvd.
Please enter our facilities through the side gate. You will go through the Animal Receiving department. Please let a staff member know you are here for Vet Services.
You will be escorted through to the Health Care Center by a staff member.

** Please read the Vaccine Appointment Requirements on the Vaccine Appointment Request Form for details on our current pet vaccination process and safety precautions. **

Spay/Neuter Appointments

We are offering Vaccine Appointments to residents living in our service cities. (Chino, Chino Hills, Covina, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, San Dimas, and the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County including West End, San Antonio Heights, and Mt. Baldy)

Visit our Spay/Neuter Appointment Request Form to make a spay/neuter appointment for your pet(s). This form is more compatible with a computer or tablet. If you are using your cellular device, be sure to scroll to the right to see all sections.

Requirements to Schedule a Spay/Neuter Appointment:

We are ONLY providing appointments to those living in our service area.
A current pet license (please visit ivhsspca.org/licensing to update your pet’s license before submitting this vaccine appointment form).
- All dogs must have a current license.
- All cats living in Pomona, La Verne, or Diamond Bar must have a current license. Cats living in all of our other service cities do not require a license, but owners must email us proof to indicate they reside in one of our service cities (ex. Driver’s License, ID Card, or utility bill showing name and address).
You must pre-pay for your dog or cat’s surgery when making your appointment.
When you arrive, please find available parking in our parking lot. If all spots are filled, there is available parking along Humane Way or in the neighboring community of Westmont. Westmont can be accessed through Mission Blvd
Please enter our facilities through the side gate. You will go through the Animal Receiving department. Please let a staff member know you are here for Vet Services.
You must wear a mask while inside our facilities or service cannot be provided.
You will be escorted through to the Health Care Center by a staff member.
All dogs MUST be on a secured leash and all cats MUST come in a secured cat carrier. We cannot provide spay/neuter services for pets that are not on a leash or in a carrier.
We will ask for a photo of your pet if they qualify for our Chihuahua Challenge or Pit Stop.
All animals spayed or neutered at our facility will receive a green tattoo near the surgical site to indicate they have been spayed or neutered. Feral cats will receive an ear tip.
All animals spayed or neutered at our facility will be microchipped if they do not already have one.

Spay/Neuter Prices:

**All Spay/Neuter appointments MUST microchip their pet(s) if they haven’t done so already. The cost of a microchip is $40 in addition to the cost of surgery.**

Our Chihuahua Challenge and Pit Stop programs will include spay/neuter surgery, microchip, vaccines, and flea treatment for just $60. Pet owners must provide a photo of the pet to show the breed of their dog (indicating they are a Chihuahua or Pit Bull).

All cats living in our service cities qualify for the Big Meow program. This program costs only $100 for spay and $80 for neuter and includes, a microchip, vaccines, and a flea treatment. The Big Meow serves as part of our initiative to reduce cat overpopulation in our communities.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program

We offer scheduled TNR appointments for friendly/feral neighborhood cats in our service cities.

Our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program helps reduce feral & stray cat populations and improve the lives of community cats! Please read the requirements listed and fill out the form to request an appointment. Someone will then contact you to schedule a date and time for your TNR appointment.
**A form must be submitted for EACH cat that needs an appointment**

REQUEST A TNR APPOINTMENT

To qualify for this program…

You must live in one of our service cities
All cats participating must be un-owned community cats
You are required to trap the cat(s), bring them to IVHS and pick them up the same day
Each feral/community cat MUST be in their OWN INDIVIDUAL trap
You will need to keep the cat confined in a safe space overnight. This prevents groggy cats that are recovering from surgery/anesthesia from being hit by a car or attacked by another animal post-surgery

All cats in this program will receive an ear-tip. Ear-tipping indicates that a community cat has been spayed/neutered & vaccinated. Cats in this program are not microchipped.

We will take TNR’s on a walk-in basis, Tuesday-Friday 8:30AM – 9:00AM (holidays not included) dependent on the surgery schedule for that day. If we have already reached maximum capacity for that day, you will need to either schedule an appointment or attempt to return the next business day for TNR. Please note that making an appointment secures your TNR surgery slot for that day, whereas walk-ins are dependent on how full the surgery schedule is for the day.

Why should you spay or neuter your pet?

The Well-being of Animals in Our Communities:

In the United States, there are 6 to 8 million homeless animals that enter animal shelters every year, and due to overpopulation less than half of these animals are able to find their forever homes. By spaying and neutering your pet you are helping to limit the influx of homeless animals by providing a permanent, effective method of birth control for your pet.

Your Pet’s Behavior

Unaltered pets (pets that are not spayed/neutered) have certain hormonal tendencies such as urine-marking, aggression, and roaming. Many dogs and cats who roam because they are end up injured or sick. In cats specifically, the urge to spray is very strong and can be solved simply by getting your cat spayed or neutered before 5 months of age. While many fear that spaying or neutering your pet will change their personality, these changes are the result of your pet’s loss of instinctual behaviors, which often yields positive results for owners.

Your Pet’s Health

Pets that are not spayed or neutered, also known as unaltered pets, often have a stronger prey drive and urge to roam, which can lead to fights with other animals and a higher chance of your pet getting lost. Not only do these behavioral problems pose a risk, but there is also a possibility that your pet could contract certain types of reproductive system cancers (testicular, ovarian/uterine, and mammary cancer). According to a USA Today article (May 7, 2013), neutered males live 18% longer and spayed females live 23% longer than unaltered pets. Spaying your pet also decreases the chance of pregnancy and life threatening uterine (pyometra) infections. By spaying and neutering your pet, you are making an informed decision for both the community and for the health of your pet.

Avoid Extra Expenses

At the Inland Valley Humane Society and in many other communities across the United States, renewing an unaltered pet’s license is more expensive than renewing the license of an altered pet. Not only is licensing more expensive, but it is important to consider the veterinary bills associated with having an unaltered animal.

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