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Low-Cost Vet Care in El Paso, TX (October 2026)
Updated October 23, 2026 · El Paso County · 3 clinics, 2 24/7 ERs, 3 programs checked
Prices last checked October 23, 2026
Not veterinary advice. Call ahead to confirm prices, hours, and whether the clinic can see your pet.
El Paso has two government spay/neuter options. El Paso County runs a no-fee wellness clinic for county residents, and the City of El Paso's Fix My Pet program offers low-cost surgery for city residents at partner clinics. Two mobile vets bring vaccines and surgery to neighborhood stops, and the Humane Society fixes community cats for free.
Emergency right now? Go to a 24/7 emergency vet. Ask for a written estimate and whether they take CareCredit or Scratch before treatment starts.
Lowest published price on this page for each service. The name under the price is the exact offer, which may be a special program. Confirm before you go.
Quick answer: 3 cheapest ways to see a vet in El Paso this week
No-fee spay/neuter for county residents. The El Paso County Pet Wellness Clinic spays, neuters, vaccinates and microchips healthy pets at no fee for county residents. Email spayneuter@epcounty.com to book; it is usually booked 3–4 weeks out. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
City spay/neuter from $65. El Paso Animal Services' Fix My Pet program charges $65–$85 for cats and $110–$145 for dogs, including core vaccines, a microchip and a city license. City residents only; payment is due when you schedule. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
24-hour emergency care. El Paso Animal Emergency at 1220 Airway Blvd. is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, walk-in only. Call (915) 545-1148 to say you are on your way. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
Spay/neuter, vaccines and microchipNo fee for county residents
Eligibility
El Paso County residents and county rescue partners. Healthy pets only; the veterinarian accepts only pets deemed healthy. Book by email (spayneuter@epcounty.com); the clinic is typically booked 3–4 weeks out.
Mobile clinicWeekly van stops include Fox Plaza (5559 Alameda Ave), Walmart Horizon (13900 Horizon Blvd, Horizon City), Walmart Zaragoza (1850 N Zaragoza Rd), Marty Robbins Park (11600 Vista del Sol Dr) and Walmart Alameda (9441 Alameda Ave)
Parvo/distemper (dog) or feline distemper (cat)$24
Parvo + leptospira (dog)$26
Bordetella (dog)$24
Feline leukemia$28
Heartworm test$29
Spay/neuterCall for pricing
The prices page says new surgery prices started 12/15/2025, but the surgery prices are not shown in the page text. Surgery includes pain medication and antibiotics (e-collar for male dogs).
Eligibility
Dogs and cats. Vaccines only for healthy, non-aggressive pets. Pets must be fully vaccinated for spay/neuter.
Payment
Cash, debit cards and credit cards.
Hours
Thu–Sun 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed Mon–Wed); check the calendar for each stop
Extra charges apply for pets in heat, pregnant, obese, cryptorchid or high-risk breeds.
Eligibility
Walk-in mobile clinic; sign in on site. Surgery patients must arrive before opening time.
Payment
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, CareCredit and Scratch Pay; no American Express.
Hours
Tue and Wed 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Thu 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (sign-in closes at 2:30 p.m.)
Prices are what each clinic publishes on its own website, not quotes. Exams, deposits, pain medication and weight surcharges can change the total. If a clinic doesn’t publish a price, we list it as “Call for pricing”.
Low-cost spay/neuter at partner clinics for El Paso city residents (photo ID required). Includes rabies, DHPP or FVRCP, Bordetella for dogs, a microchip, city license and pain medication. Pets must be at least 3 months old and 2 lb. Submit an online request; staff call to take payment and schedule. The city says that if the booking link is unavailable, the calendar is full. Appointments cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
Mary Speer Spay & Neuter Program for Community Cats
Humane Society of El Paso
Free spay/neuter and rabies vaccine for free-roaming community cats (trap-neuter-return). Cats are ear-tipped and must arrive in a humane live trap. No trapping or transport provided. Call 915-838-5536 or email maryspeer@hselpaso.org to schedule.
Help with the cost of spaying or neutering a dog for El Paso city or county residents who can pay $50, volunteer one Sunday morning walking shelter pets, and are available for surgery on a Monday or Wednesday. The dog must be in good health. Funds are limited. Contact 915-307-3893 (listed with The Veterinary Care Centers of Texas – El Paso).
National funds like RedRover Relief, Frankie’s Friends and The Pet Fund each cover one kind of case and pay the vet directly. See who qualifies in our verified list of pet financial assistance programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is there free spay/neuter in El Paso?
Yes. El Paso County's Pet Wellness Clinic spays/neuters, vaccinates and microchips healthy pets at no fee for county residents, and the Humane Society of El Paso's Mary Speer Program fixes community cats for free.
How much is the City of El Paso's Fix My Pet program?
Cats are $65 (male) or $85 (female). Dogs under 40 lb are $110 or $130, and dogs 40 lb and up are $130 or $145. Vaccines, a microchip and a city license are included. It is for city residents only.
Where can I get a cheap rabies shot in El Paso?
Mobile Pet Vet El Paso charges $34 for rabies plus a city license and tag at its weekly van stops. Paws N' Hooves charges a $19 exam for healthy pets plus vaccines.
Which El Paso emergency vets are open 24 hours?
El Paso Animal Emergency (1220 Airway Blvd.) and Far East Animal Care Center (2240 Joe Battle) both say they are open 24 hours.
Is there help paying for a dog's spay/neuter?
Rescue Runners helps El Paso city and county residents who can pay $50 and volunteer one Sunday morning walking shelter pets. Call 915-307-3893.