Community Spay and Neuter
Our Community Spay/Neuter Program offers a limited number of spay and neuter appointments at our San Diego, El Cajon, Escondido and Oceanside Campuses. Eligibility requirements for our services include: Household income under $70k/year and/or proof of enrollment in SSI, SNAP card, SSDI, WIC, pay stub, other federal/state assistance or unemployment benefits.
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 and Wednesdays)
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
- $20 Bordetella Vaccine
- $30 Canine Influenza Vaccine
- $20 DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
- $15 E-Collar. All pets will need to wear an e-collar for up to 10 days after the surgery. If you have an appropriately sized e-collar, please bring it to the appointment.
- $20 FVRCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
- $15 + tax Flea Treatment
- $25 Microchip
- $10 Pyrantel Dewormer
- $20 Rabies. For all dogs over 3 months of age, a current rabies vaccination is required, or the vaccine will be administered on-site for $20 on the day of the surgery.
*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!
