Dog and cat spay/neuter services are available through Valley Humane Society’s Phil Scholz Veterinary Surgery Center. For requirements, fees, and appointment booking, see below.
Requirements
Please be aware that there is typically a 6 to 8-week wait for available appointments. If your pet does not meet our Surgery Center requirements, we recommend using your regular veterinary clinic.
AGE: 6 months to 5 years old for Dogs; 4 months to 6 years old for Cats
WEIGHT: 4 to 65 lbs
DEPOSIT: $125 at time of scheduling
BREED: We are unable to accommodate brachycephalic or “flat-face” breeds, including (for dogs) French and English Bulldogs, Boxer dogs, Boston terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Shar-Pei, Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shish Tzu, or Bull Mastiff and (for cats) Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, or British Shorthair. In addition, if your pet has a combination of an elongated soft palate, narrow nostrils (aka “stenotic nares”), and/or a shortened muzzle or flattened face, services will be performed at our veterinarian’s discretion. We recommend these breeds are spayed or neutered with your primary veterinarian, as they need extra monitoring before, during, and after surgery due to their restricted airway.
MEDICAL HISTORY: Animal must be healthy with no underlying medical conditions. Examples include:
- Heart murmur
- History of seizures
- Medication allergies
- Previous abdominal surgery
For any medical condition not listed above, please email us before scheduling to determine whether your pet qualifies for spay/neuter at our Surgery Center.
Vaccination Recommendations: We strongly recommend that your pet be up-to-date on vaccinations prior to their surgery appointment. This is for their protection as well as the protection of other animals coming into the facility.
Please discuss appropriate vaccinations with your regular veterinarian ahead of time. If you are unable to vaccinate your pet before surgery, please let us know at check-in, and we can provide vaccines at an additional cost on the day of surgery.
Fees
Prices include nail trimming, plastic cone collar (to prevent licking incision), and post-operative pain medication. (Dogs receive take-home medication; cats receive an injection which relieves pain for 3 days.)
Additional fees apply for animals that are in heat, pregnant, overweight, or weigh more than 65 lbs. For dogs, additional sedatives to take home are priced based on the weight of your pet. Please inquire the day of surgery.
Please note: As part of this service, all animals will receive a tattoo to indicate they have been altered (a small green line near the incision). If you do not want your animal tattooed, please seek spay/neuter services at your regular veterinary clinic.
Dogs (by weight)
| Female/spay: | $325 4 to 30.9 lbs |
$375 31 to 50 lbs |
$425 50.1 to 65 lbs |
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| Male/neuter: | $300 4 to 30.9 lbs |
$325 31 to 50 lbs |
$375 50.1 to 65 lbs |
Cats
| Female/spay: | $225 |
| Male/neuter: | $165 |
Additional Services
The following services are available only at the time of surgery for an additional fee:
- Vaccinations $25
- Microchip $25
Appointments
Please ensure you qualify for this service before scheduling an appointment (see requirements, above). Surgery appointments are released one month at a time. If no appointments are available, please check back the first business day of the following month.
Surgery check in times are as follows. Please allow up to 45 minutes to check in:
Cats: 7:30-7:45 am
Dogs: 7:45-8:15 am
Pick up times on the day of surgery are as follows. You must meet with our veterinarian before you leave:
Dogs: 3-4 pm
Cats: 3:30-4:30 pm
Please note, our office closes at 5 pm.
Book online now or make an appointment by emailing clinic@valleyhumane.org or calling (925) 400-9820. For assistance with scheduling an appointment, surgery center lobby hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 9-11 am and 3-5 pm.
Post-Surgery Recovery Care
Recovering after spay/neuter surgery requires special care and attention. Read Valley Humane Society’s post-surgery recovery care for dogs and cats so you are prepared to help your animal recover as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Records Request
Please use the button below to request records of your animal’s care from the Phil Scholz Veterinary Center.
