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Low-Cost Vet Care in San Antonio, TX (October 2026)

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.

Cheapest published prices in San Antonio

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

  1. 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
  2. $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
  3. 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

Low-cost and nonprofit clinics in San Antonio

San Antonio Animal Care Services – West and East Spay/Neuter Clinics (opens in a new tab)

City shelter clinicWest: 803 Castroville Rd, Suite 120 (78237). East: 1608 S. New Braunfels, Suite 100 (78210)

Verified October 23, 2026
  • Free spay/neuter (city residents)

Published prices

  • Spay/neuter (city residents)Free

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.

Hours

Not published on the clinic website – call

Verified October 23, 2026

210 Tuleta Dr, Bldg 3, San Antonio, TX 78212

  • Spay/neuter
  • Vaccines
  • Microchips
  • Heartworm tests
  • Parasite prevention
  • Community cats
  • Credit cards
  • Cash

Published prices

  • Rabies vaccine$11
  • DAPPv or FVRCP vaccine$20
  • Microchip$20
  • Heartworm test$25
  • Cat spay / neuter$65 / $55
  • Dog spay$90 (2–39.9 lb) to $135 (80–99.9 lb)
  • Dog neuter$85 (2–39.9 lb) to $120 (80–99.9 lb)

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.

Verified October 23, 2026

4804 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229

  • Spay/neuter
  • Vaccines
  • Microchips
  • Heartworm tests
  • Parasite prevention
  • Feral cats
  • Open to the public

Published prices

  • Cat spay / neuter$79 / $71
  • Dog spay$104 (2–20 lb) to $225 (81–100 lb)
  • Dog neuter$98 (2–20 lb) to $208 (81–100 lb)
  • Rabies vaccine$17
  • DAPP (dog) / FVRCP (cat)$35 / $29
  • Microchip$45

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

Verified October 23, 2026

11215 Iota Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217

  • Cat spay/neuter
  • Community cat spay/neuter

Published prices

  • Cat neuter / spay$50 / $70
  • Rabies vaccine at surgery (if no proof)$25
  • Microchip (required if not chipped)$25
  • Cone (required)$8

$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.

Pet Shotz, Inc. (opens in a new tab)

Private clinic (ACS partner)Near Brackenridge / Midtown

Verified October 23, 2026

3306 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78212

  • Free ACS-sponsored spay/neuter (city residents)
  • Low-cost services

Published prices

  • Spay/neuter (city residents)Free
  • Other servicesCall for pricing

Eligibility

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.

Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026

Free

Free spay/neuter for city residents

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.

Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026

Not stated – call

Community Cat Program

San Antonio Animal Care Services

Separate ACS program for spay/neuter of outdoor and feral community cats, which are ear-tipped during surgery. Call 210-207-6696.

Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026

24-hour emergency vets and how they take payment

We list only what each hospital publishes about payment. Financing requires an application and credit approval.

Help paying vet bills in San Antonio

Local programs

Local help

Hope & Health Grants (emergency vet care)

DaisyCares

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.

Source (opens in a new tab) · Verified October 23, 2026

National grants

Nearest vet-school teaching hospital

Frequently asked questions

Is spay/neuter free in San Antonio?

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.

Nearby cities

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from the organization’s own website (or the official city/county site), checked on the date shown next to it.

  1. Free spay/neuter for city residents: https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/ACS/Caring/Spay-Neuter
  2. $11 rabies shot, no appointment: https://spayneuternet.org/vaccinations/
  3. Up to $1,000 for an emergency: https://daisycares.com/get-support/veterinary-care/
  4. Spay Neuter Network – San Antonio Clinic: https://spayneuternet.org/spay-neuter-services/
  5. Spay Neuter Network – San Antonio Clinic: https://spayneuternet.org/location/san-antonio-clinic/
  6. San Antonio Humane Society – Leeu Naylor Medical Building: https://sahumane.org/spay-neuter/
  7. San Antonio Humane Society – Leeu Naylor Medical Building: https://sahumane.org/vaxclinic/
  8. San Antonio Humane Society – Leeu Naylor Medical Building: https://sahumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Vax-Clinic-Form-2026-English.pdf
  9. Animal Defense League of Texas – ADL Hospital (cats): https://adltexas.org/spayneuter/owned-cats-spay-neuter-services/
  10. Pet Shotz, Inc.: https://petshotzinc.com/
  11. Free rabies shots in target ZIP codes: https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/ACS/Caring/Vaccinations
  12. MissionVet Specialty & Emergency: https://www.mission.vet/emergency
  13. BluePearl Pet Hospital – Stone Oak: https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/stone-oak-tx/
  14. BluePearl Pet Hospital – Stone Oak: https://bluepearlvet.com/pet-owner-faqs/
  15. Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vethospital/contact/
  16. Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vethospital/small-animal/

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