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Low-Cost Vet Care in New York, NY (October 2026)
Updated October 23, 2026 · New York City (five boroughs) · 5 clinics, 3 24/7 ERs, 2 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.
New York City's biggest low-cost options are run by the ASPCA, with funding from the city Health Department. Its community clinics in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens give free exams, vaccines and spay/neuter to residents of certain ZIP codes who receive public assistance. Its mobile spay/neuter clinic visits all five boroughs. Below we note which boroughs and ZIP codes each option serves.
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 New York this week
Free care if you get public assistance. ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinics in East New York (Brooklyn), the South Bronx and Long Island City (Queens) give free exams, vaccines and spay/neuter to eligible clients who live in listed ZIP codes and show proof of public assistance such as NYCHA, Medicaid, SSI or SNAP. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
Mobile spay/neuter in all five boroughs. The ASPCA mobile spay/neuter clinic is free with proof of public assistance and $125 without it. Sign up for the same-day waitlist at 6 a.m. on clinic day; it rotates through set ZIP codes. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
24/7 nonprofit emergency hospital. The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (510 East 62nd Street, Manhattan) runs 24-hour emergency services. Call (212) 838-8100. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
Nonprofit clinicBrooklyn: ZIP codes 11207, 11208 and 11212
Verified October 23, 2026
Exams
Vaccines
Spay/neuter
Microchips
Diagnostics
Medications
Published prices
Physical examFree
Spay/neuter surgeryFree
VaccinationsFree
Microchip$10
There may be a fee for some services, which the clinic discusses during your pet's visit.
Eligibility
Dog and cat owners who live in ZIP codes 11207, 11208 or 11212 and show proof of public assistance (NYCHA, Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, welfare, TANF, SNAP or WIC). Appointment only.
Nonprofit clinicBronx: ZIP codes 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456 and 10459
Verified October 23, 2026
Exams
Vaccines
Spay/neuter
Microchips
Diagnostics
Medications
Published prices
Physical examFree
Spay/neuter surgeryFree
VaccinationsFree
Microchip$10
There may be a fee for some services, which the clinic discusses during your pet's visit.
Eligibility
Dog and cat owners who live in ZIP codes 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456 or 10459 and show proof of public assistance and proof of NYC address. Appointment only.
To apply for financial assistance, bring an EBT card, SSI award letter, VA benefits letter, proof of unemployment or workers' compensation, or proof of TANF benefits.
Eligibility
NYC residents with annual household income under $50,000 and a qualifying medical condition. Not for routine checkups, vaccines, dental cleanings or preventive care, and not an emergency hospital. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee financial help, and care is not free.
Hours
By appointment only, Monday–Friday; no walk-ins; closed major holidays
Low-cost, full-service hospital for dogs and cats, by appointment only. Request appointments through the website widget or Otto app; replies can take 5–7 business days. Not for emergencies.
Hours
7 days a week, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., by appointment only (surgery check-in 8:30–9:00 a.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”.
Spay/neuter and vaccine programs
Free with proof of public assistance; $125 without
ASPCA Mobile Spay & Neuter Clinic
ASPCA, with NYC Department of Health funding
Spay/neuter for cats and dogs throughout the five boroughs. The van rotates through set ZIP codes on set dates; sign up for the same-day virtual waitlist at 6 a.m. on clinic day (up to two pets). Signing up does not guarantee a spot, and there are no walk-ins. Rabies, FVRCP/DA2PP, nail trims and microchips are offered only to pets having surgery. Bring photo ID and proof of NYC address.
NY SAVE (New York Save Animals in Veterinary Emergency)
NY SAVE, founded by the Veterinary Medical Association of NYC
Emergency funding for sick or injured pets of low-income NYC residents. Owners must live in the five boroughs, be at or below the stated income limit ($41,100 for one person, $58,700 for a family of four), show income, and first apply and be denied for CareCredit, ScratchPay or similar credit. Not for vaccines or preventive care. Call 917-669-7281 or email info@nysave.org.
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
Can I get free vet care in NYC?
Yes, if you live in certain ZIP codes and receive public assistance. ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinics in East New York, the South Bronx and Long Island City give free exams, vaccines and spay/neuter to eligible clients; microchips are $10.
How much does the ASPCA mobile spay/neuter clinic cost?
It is free with proof of public assistance such as NYCHA, Medicaid, SSI or SNAP, and $125 without it. You sign up for a same-day waitlist at 6 a.m. on clinic day.
Where can a low-income New Yorker get urgent care for a sick pet?
The ASPCA Animal Hospital at 424 East 92nd Street gives appointment-based urgent care to NYC residents with household income under $50,000 and a qualifying condition. It is not free and is not an emergency hospital.
Is there help paying for a pet emergency in NYC?
NY SAVE funds emergency care for low-income residents of the five boroughs who have first been denied for CareCredit, ScratchPay or similar credit. Call 917-669-7281.
Which NYC emergency vets are open 24/7?
The Animal Medical Center (510 East 62nd Street) and BluePearl's Midtown (410 W 55th St.) and Downtown (1 W 15th St.) hospitals are all open 24/7.