Community Spay and Neuter
Our Community Spay/Neuter Program offers a limited number of spay and neuter appointments at our San Diego, El Cajon and Oceanside Campuses.
Eligibility requirements for our services include:
- Residence within San Diego County or Imperial County.
- Priority will be given to those with household incomes under $100k/year.
Please note that appointments fill up quickly. New appointments are added every Tuesday for the following week (excluding major holidays). If there are no appointments available, please check back on Tuesdays after 12 p.m. for new openings. All cancellations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that appointments at the San Diego Campus are subject to a $25 deposit that will be nonrefundable in the event of late cancellation or no-show.
To view available appointments, please click on a campus below:
San Diego Campus appointments (Wednesday-Sunday)
El Cajon Campus appointments (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Escondido Campus appointments (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays)
Oceanside Campus appointments (7 days per week)
Spay/Neuter Fees
- $230 Female Dog spay
- $220 Male Dog neuter
- $175 Female Cat spay
- $165 Male Cat neuter
CA Health and Safety code 121690 requires all dogs to be vaccinated against Rabies and obtain a license within 30 days of the dog reaching 4 months of age. A $20 licensing fee will be charged at time of drop off for all dogs that reside in our jurisdiction that are receiving our spay and neuter services to comply with CA Law.
Additional Services Available During Surgery Appointment
- Dewormer (Pyrantel): $12
- Rabies (1 and 3 year): $30
- Intranasal Bordetella: $30
- DHPP (Dog): $30
- FVRCP (Cat): $30
- Canine Influenza: $35
- Provecta Advanced (Dog): $20 plus tax
- Provecta II (Cat): $20 plus tax
- Microchip: $25
- Walk-In Fee (per pet): $15
- E collar: $20
- Cardboard Carrier: $20
- Cryptorchid, inguinal: $70
- Cryptorchid, abdominal: $140
- Cardiac/brachycephalic protocol : $60
Updated Aug. 5, 2025
*Funding for the Spay/Neuter Voucher program was discontinued by the City of San Diego at the end of June.
Additional Resources
View Alternative Agencies and Veterinary Hospitals
- For assistance with Spay/Neuter, see our Assistance with Veterinary Care page for information.
- Download a PDF flyer of spay and neuter benefits
- Spay/Neuter FAQs and Myths | Preguntas frecuentes sobre la esterilización y castración
- Veterinary Hospitals and Other Agencies Providing Reduced-Fee Spay/Neuter Services
Why Spay/Neuter?
Spay or neuter surgery provides benefits for you, your pet and your community.
- Behavior: Reduces roaming, aggression, spraying and marking.
- Health: Reduces the risk of cancer, increases lifespan.
- Community: Decreases pet overpopulation!
