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Low-Cost Vet Care in San Antonio, TX (October 2026)
Updated October 23, 2026 · Bexar County · 5 clinics, 2 24/7 ERs, 4 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.
San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) pays for free spay/neuter for City of San Antonio residents at its own East and West clinics and at partner clinics such as the San Antonio Humane Society, Spay Neuter Network and Pet Shotz. Nonprofits in Bexar County publish vaccine prices starting at $11 for a rabies shot. None of these clinics treat sick or injured pets, so we also list 24/7 emergency hospitals and the DaisyCares emergency grant.
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.
Also from $50 · Cat neuter Animal Defense League of Texas – ADL Hospital (cats) · Source (opens in a new tab)
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 San Antonio this week
Free spay/neuter for city residents. If you live inside San Antonio city limits, ACS says spay/neuter is free at its East and West clinics and at partner clinics, with no voucher needed. Bring a photo ID or bill with your address, and book ahead; walk-ins are not accepted. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
$11 rabies shot, no appointment. Spay Neuter Network's San Antonio clinic (210 Tuleta Dr) runs first-come, first-served vaccine hours Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Rabies is $11 and DAPPv or FVRCP is $20, plus a $7 medical waste fee per pet. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
Up to $1,000 for an emergency. DaisyCares' Hope & Health Grant pays up to $1,000 toward emergency vet care for low-income Bexar County (and nearby county) residents. You pay 10% of the bill plus anything over $1,000, and you must apply before treatment. Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026
ACS says partner clinics may add fees for extra medical care or a rabies shot. Living outside city limits? Ask the clinic about low-cost fees.
Eligibility
City of San Antonio residents only. Bring a picture ID with your current address or a bill with your address. Appointments required; walk-ins are not accepted. Program funding is renewed each October in the city budget.
Vaccine prices are from the vaccinations page; a $7 medical waste fee per pet applies during wellness hours. No surgery on dogs 100 lb and over, some large and flat-faced breeds, or pets 7 years and older. A deposit is required to book surgery.
Eligibility
Surgery at this clinic is for City of San Antonio residents only. Free spay/neuter, rabies vaccine and microchip for residents of qualifying ZIP codes (78201–78205, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78211, 78213, 78214, 78218–78229, 78235, 78237, 78238, 78242, 78264) while funding lasts. Preventive care only; no sick or injured pets.
Payment
Cash or credit cards only for the appointment deposit.
Hours
Tue–Fri. Vaccines and wellness 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (walk-in); surgery check-in 7:00 a.m.
Vaccine and microchip prices are from the SAHS 2026 vaccination clinic form. A $16.50 fee is due at booking for vaccine visits and grant surgeries (applied to the bill). Flat-faced breeds add $35 (dogs) or $20 (cats). New surgery appointments open monthly; Saturday vaccine clinics are paused until further notice.
Eligibility
Spay/neuter open to the public by appointment. Free surgery (and free rabies at surgery) for residents of the ACS grant ZIP codes inside city limits, with proof of address and code ZIPFY2026. Pets must be at least 8 weeks and 2 lb. Not a full-service vet; vaccine visits are for healthy pets only.
Payment
Surgery fees can be paid online when you book; otherwise payment is due at check-in.
Hours
Vaccination & prevention clinic Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m., by appointment
$35 non-refundable deposit to book, applied to the bill.
Eligibility
Cats only, at least 2 months and 2 lb. Low-cost prices below are for owners outside the grant ZIP codes. Cats need a DHPP/FVRCP vaccine at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Hours
Cat drop-off 7:00–9:00 a.m.; pick-up same day at 4:00 p.m.
ACS lists Pet Shotz as a partner offering free ACS-sponsored surgeries for City of San Antonio residents. Call the clinic to schedule surgery.
Hours
Not published on the clinic website – call
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 (target ZIP codes)
Free rabies shots in target ZIP codes
San Antonio Animal Care Services
ACS says select vaccination clinics offer free rabies shots to residents of target ZIP codes (78201–78204, 78207, 78208, 78210–78214, 78218, 78220–78225, 78227, 78228, 78237, 78242). Check the ACS Pet Vaccination & Microchip Events page for dates.
San Antonio Animal Care Services and partner clinics
Free for anyone living inside San Antonio city limits at ACS East/West and partner clinics (SAHS, SNAP, SNIPSA, Spay Neuter Network, Pet Shotz). Appointments required. Partners may charge for extra care or a rabies shot.
Up to $1,000 per case for emergency care with a good prognosis, paid directly to the vet. You pay 10% of the invoice plus anything over $1,000. For residents of Bexar County and surrounding counties with income at or below 180% of HHS poverty guidelines, or on SSI, disability, Medicaid, Medicare or SNAP. Apply online before treatment with proof of income and a vet estimate. You must have applied for CareCredit and been turned down, and pets already treated do not qualify. Limited funds. 210.431.8520.
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.
Nearest vet-school teaching hospital
Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital
408 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845
Accepts small-animal emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; call ahead. It is in College Station, a long drive from San Antonio, so it is mainly for specialty care you can plan for.
Yes, if you live inside San Antonio city limits. ACS says it is free at its East and West clinics and at partner clinics, with proof of address and an appointment. Outside city limits, nonprofits charge fees, for example a cat spay is $65 at Spay Neuter Network and $79 at the San Antonio Humane Society.
Where can I get a cheap rabies shot in San Antonio?
Spay Neuter Network charges $11 (plus a $7 medical waste fee) during walk-in vaccine hours, Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The San Antonio Humane Society charges $17 by appointment. ACS offers free rabies shots at select clinics for residents of target ZIP codes.
Is there help paying an emergency vet bill in San Antonio?
DaisyCares' Hope & Health Grant pays up to $1,000 toward emergency care for qualifying low-income residents of Bexar and nearby counties. You pay 10% plus anything over $1,000, and you must apply before treatment.
Which San Antonio emergency vets are open 24 hours?
MissionVet (8202 N Loop 1604 W) and BluePearl Stone Oak (503 E Sonterra Blvd.) both say they are open 24/7. If your pet may be in an emergency, call one now.
Can these low-cost clinics treat my sick pet?
No. Spay Neuter Network and the San Antonio Humane Society both say they offer preventive care only and cannot diagnose or treat sick or injured pets. Use an emergency hospital or a full-service vet for illness.