Community Veterinary Clinic

Low-Cost Veterinary Care

At the Humane Society of Sonoma County, we believe pets belong with the families who love them. The goal of our Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) is to reduce pet surrender or euthanasia for families who cannot afford vet care. We strive to provide a safety net for low-income pet owners in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.

Our current scope of practice is focused on surgery and sedated procedures as well as quality of life / end of life care. We strive to provide care to as many families as we are able, but cannot accept every case. Our team will help provide options whether with us or another provider in the area.

Please Note:

• The CVC no longer provides URGENT MEDICAL CARE. We are not accepting new patients for medicine and are not able to provide urgent care or overnight care.
• The CVC does not provide wellness services. This includes routine exams, vaccinations, deworming, or treatment of minor medical conditions. For low-cost wellness services, please visit https://www.vippetcare.com for dates and locations of local pop-up wellness clinics.
• As part of our mission to end pet homelessness and unwanted litters, as well as to optimize the health of individual animals – our subsidized surgical services require clients to commit to having their pets spayed or neutered. Our veterinarian will discuss all options with you at the time of consult. If you choose not to proceed with spaying or neutering, we encourage you to seek care from other veterinary providers.

Hours, Contact Info, Scheduling

Open by appointment only for surgical care. We do not accept walk-in appointments. Please call (707) 284-1198 and leave a message to request an appointment

Questions: call (707) 284-1198

Address: 5345 Highway 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. We are on Highway 12 heading west towards Sebastopol.

When You Arrive

Please arrive on time for your pet’s appointment. Please leave dogs in the car while you check in. Cats should be in carriers, and dogs on leash at all times while in the building. There will be a greeter at the front door of the clinic to assist you with check-in.

Only one client/family will be allowed in the lobby at a time. After you have been checked in you will be shown to the waiting area or you may wait in your car with your animal(s).

For established patients that need prescription refills, please call (707) 284-1198.

Eligibility Criteria

Low-cost veterinary services are offered to pet owners living in Sonoma County who meet the following income qualifications. Qualification prior to being seen is preferred, however at time of service will be accepted.

There are two ways to qualify:

1. You or another person in your household is participating in one of these assistance programs: CalFresh / Food Stamps, SonomaWorks / CalWorks / TANF, WIC, Free or Reduced Lunch, AT&T Lifeline. Proof of participation will be required with your application.
2. The combined income of all household members does not exceed the “very low income” limitation by household size below. Proof of income will be required with your application.

Combined Income Amounts

• 1 Person: $44,050
• 2 Persons: $50,350
• 3 Persons: $56,650
• 4 Persons: $62,900
• 5 Persons: $67,950
• 6 Persons: $73,000
• 7 Persons: $78,000
• 8 Persons: $83,050

External Resources

For community members experiencing hardships, please explore the following resources:

How to Support the CVC

We will grow our program as funding allows, based on evolving community need. To make a donation or sponsor the CVC, please visit our CVC Donation page, or contact Priscilla Locke, HSSC Director of Development & Marketing at plocke@humanesocietysoco.org, or (707) 577-1911. With your help, we will keep pets with the people who love them.

Dogwood Animal Rescue

We are deeply grateful to Dogwood Animal Rescue, their Board and Volunteers, for their generous support of our Community Veterinary Clinic and their partnership in improving access to quality veterinary care for all.

The Grey Muzzle Organization

The Grey Muzzle Organization makes grants throughout the United States expressly for programs designed to improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs. We greatly appreciate our grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization supporting our Community Veterinary Clinic.