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Cheapest published prices in Bakersfield

Vaccines$18Critters Without LittersSpay/neuterFreeTogether Spay It Forward

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Quick answer

$65 cat spay/neuter. Critters Without Litters at 4300 Stine Road charges $65 to spay or neuter a cat. Dog surgery is $120–$220 by sex and weight, including an e-collar and go-home pain medication. Appointments required.

$18 walk-in vaccines. Walk in Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Critters Without Litters for $18 vaccines, including rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, FVRCP and FeLV. No appointment necessary.

24-hour emergency care. Animal Emergency & Urgent Care at 4300 Easton Dr is a 24-hour facility; call (661) 322-6019. VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital at 8610 Harris Road is also open 24 hours.

Low-cost clinics

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Critters Without Litters (opens in a new tab)

Nonprofit clinic

Verified October 23, 2026
Cat spay or neuter
$65
Female dog spay
$130–$220 (by weight)
Male dog neuter
$120–$210 (by weight)
Vaccines (rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, lepto, FVRCP, FeLV)
$18 each

Business hours Monday to Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-in vaccines Monday to Thursday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Surgery check-in is 7 a.m. for dogs and 7:30 a.m. for cats.

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  • Cat spay or neuter: $65
  • Female dog spay: $130–$220 (by weight)
  • Male dog neuter: $120–$210 (by weight)
  • Vaccines (rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, lepto, FVRCP, FeLV): $18 each
  • Canine influenza vaccine: $30
  • Heartworm test: $25
  • Microchip: $25
  • FeLV/FIV test (at surgery only): $35

Dog surgery needs a $25 non-refundable deposit when booking. Extra fees apply for pregnant or in-heat dogs, cryptorchid males and hernia repair. Pre-surgical blood work ($60) is highly recommended for pets over five.

Spay/neuter by appointment (book online). Vaccines are walk-in with no appointment. Dogs over four months need proof of rabies vaccination or will be vaccinated at surgery for $18.

Cash, credit or debit cards. No personal checks or CareCredit.

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Spay/neuter and vaccine programs

$20 or free

Kern County Animal Services low-cost spay/neuter

Kern County Animal Services

For residents of unincorporated Kern County, Tehachapi or Arvin only (not the City of Bakersfield). $20 surgery, or free for unincorporated residents in ZIP codes 93305, 93306, 93307 or 93308. Apply online with proof of address and a pet photo; up to 4 animals per household per lifetime. A low-income voucher ($20 copay) and a Save the Pitties voucher ($0 copay) can be used at participating vets. Kern County Animal Services, 3951 Fruitvale Ave., (661) 868-7100.

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Free

Together Spay It Forward free spay/neuter

Together Spay It Forward

Volunteer-run nonprofit that fundraises to offer free spay/neuter clinics for dogs and cats, plus free and low-cost vaccines. Once funding and the next clinic date are set, it is posted on the website, Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor, so check there for the next date.

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Low-cost; pricing varies by clinic depending on sponsorship

SNIP Bus mobile spay/neuter (Kern County)

SNIP Bus (Spay Neuter Imperative Project)

Nonprofit mobile spay/neuter clinic. Text 925-788-1763 to book a Kern County clinic. Pets must be at least 8 weeks and 2 pounds (maximum 75 lbs). Clinic dates are posted on SNIP's Facebook and Instagram. Missed appointments forfeit the deposit.

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24-hour emergency vets

Struggling to breathe, heavy bleeding, collapse, or poison: go now. Ask for an estimate before treatment starts.

Animal Emergency & Urgent Care (AEUC)

Open 24 hours

24 hours

4300 Easton Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Fees are due at the time of service. Cash, checks with Telecheck approval, all major credit cards and CareCredit. The fee and form of payment are discussed before your pet is admitted.

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Help paying vet bills

Local Bakersfield programs

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National grants

RedRover Relief Urgent Care grants, Frankie's Friends – National Frankie's Friends Fund, The Pet Fund, and 4 more. Each covers one kind of case and pays the clinic directly. See who qualifies

Common questions

How much does it cost to spay or neuter a cat in Bakersfield?

Critters Without Litters charges $65 for a cat spay or neuter. Dog surgery is $120–$220 depending on sex and weight.

Where can I get cheap pet vaccines in Bakersfield?

Critters Without Litters offers walk-in vaccines Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at $18 each for rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, lepto, FVRCP and FeLV.

Is there free spay/neuter in Bakersfield?

Together Spay It Forward holds free spay/neuter clinics when funding allows. Kern County Animal Services offers free surgery to unincorporated county residents in ZIP codes 93305–93308.

Where is a 24-hour emergency vet in Bakersfield?

Animal Emergency & Urgent Care at 4300 Easton Dr ((661) 322-6019) and VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital at 8610 Harris Road (661-327-4444) are open 24 hours.

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Sources (8 links)

Every fact comes from the organization's own website or the official city or county site, checked on the date shown.

  1. $65 cat spay/neuter: https://www.critterswithoutlitters.org/prices.html (opens in a new tab)
  2. 24-hour emergency care: https://ervets.net/ (opens in a new tab)
  3. Critters Without Litters: https://www.critterswithoutlitters.org/contact-us.html (opens in a new tab)
  4. Kern County Animal Services low-cost spay/neuter: https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/pet-resources/low-cost-spay-neuter/ (opens in a new tab)
  5. Together Spay It Forward free spay/neuter: https://www.togetherspayitforward.org/blank-2 (opens in a new tab)
  6. SNIP Bus mobile spay/neuter (Kern County): https://www.snipbus.org/clinics (opens in a new tab)
  7. Animal Emergency & Urgent Care (AEUC): https://ervets.net/payment-policy/ (opens in a new tab)
  8. VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital: https://vcahospitals.com/bakersfield/services/primary-care/emergency-care (opens in a new tab)

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