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Free or discounted spay/neuter vouchers. City of Los Angeles residents can get a discount coupon covering $30–$50 of sterilization costs, or a free certificate covering the full cost if household income is below HUD low-income limits. Up to three dogs, three cats and three rabbits per household.

Free ASPCA spay/neuter in South LA. The ASPCA clinic at 1850 West 60th Street spays and neuters pets free for residents of ZIP codes 90001, 90002, 90003, 90011, 90037, 90043, 90044, 90047, 90058 and 90062. Join the same-day waitlist at 6 a.m. on weekdays.

$15 rabies vaccines, no appointment. CAMP's Los Angeles clinic at 3612 11th Ave. runs a walk-in vaccine clinic every day from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Rabies is $15 and combo vaccines are $17, plus a $15 service fee per pet.

Low-cost clinics

Showing 3 clinics. Prices are what each clinic publishes, not quotes.

Spay/neuter (eligible ZIP codes)
Free
Spay/neuter (other City residents)
Call for pricing
Microchip (with surgery)
$10

Same-day online waitlist opens Monday to Friday at 6 a.m. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.; pick-up is the same afternoon. A waitlist spot is not a guaranteed appointment.

All prices, eligibility and sources
  • Spay/neuter (eligible ZIP codes): Free
  • Spay/neuter (other City residents): Call for pricing
  • Microchip (with surgery): $10

Free for residents of ZIP codes 90001, 90002, 90003, 90011, 90037, 90043, 90044, 90047, 90058 and 90062. Other City of Los Angeles residents may be eligible with a City spay/neuter voucher. Up to two pets per waitlist sign-up. Bring ID, proof of address and any City certificate. Extra services are only given to pets having surgery.

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FixNation (opens in a new tab)

Nonprofit cat spay/neuter clinic

Verified October 23, 2026
Cat spay
$80
Cat neuter
$65
Rabies vaccine
$10
FVRCP vaccine
$15

Surgery check-in 7–8 a.m. on your appointment day.

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  • Cash
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  • Cat spay: $80
  • Cat neuter: $65
  • Rabies vaccine: $10
  • FVRCP vaccine: $15
  • Microchip: $20
  • FeLV/FIV test: $40
  • Nail trim: $10
  • Flea treatment: $25

Cryptorchid cats cost $30 or $40 extra. Payment is due the day of surgery.

Cats only. Pet cats over five years old are not accepted. Pet-cat appointments are limited. Accepts LA City spay/neuter vouchers, which FixNation says are good for $30 off surgery or $70 off with proof of low income.

Cash, debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx). Checks are not accepted.

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Verified October 23, 2026
Cat spay or neuter
$140 ($120 qualified income)
Dog spay or neuter under 40 lbs
$225 ($195 qualified income)
Dog spay or neuter 40 lbs and over
$275 ($220 qualified income)
Rabies vaccine (dog or cat)
$15

Spay/neuter by appointment Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wellness clinic by appointment Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk-in vaccine clinic daily 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

  • Open to the public
  • Scratch
  • Varidi
All prices, eligibility and sources
  • Cat spay or neuter: $140 ($120 qualified income)
  • Dog spay or neuter under 40 lbs: $225 ($195 qualified income)
  • Dog spay or neuter 40 lbs and over: $275 ($220 qualified income)
  • Rabies vaccine (dog or cat): $15
  • Dog or cat combo vaccine: $17
  • Bordetella vaccine: $17
  • Leptospirosis vaccine: $30
  • Microchip: $30 ($26 with spay/neuter)
  • General wellness office visit: $65

A $10 service fee per pet applies to spay/neuter and a $15 service fee per pet applies to vaccines and other services. Dogs over 100 lbs cost $100 more; cryptorchid surgery costs extra. No extra charge for in-heat or pregnant pets. Prices include sales tax and are subject to change.

Open to the public. Lower surgery prices with proof of household income under $40,000 a year. One cat per carrier. Accepts LA City vouchers (monthly limits apply; get them before your appointment).

Payment plans are available through Scratch Pay, AlignCare and Varidi.

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Spay/neuter and vaccine programs

Free or discounted

City of Los Angeles discount and free spay/neuter vouchers

LA Animal Services

The Discount Coupon (any City of LA resident) covers $30–$50 of sterilization costs; the Free Certificate (household income below HUD low-income limits) covers the full cost at participating vets and the on-site shelter clinics. Applicants must be 18 or older. Limit three per species (dog, cat, rabbit). 725 vouchers are released each week; the count resets Sundays at 10 a.m. Stray and community cats do not qualify, and dogs must be licensed.

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$15–$40 per vaccine

Low-cost pet vaccine clinic at spcaLA Los Angeles

spcaLA and Vaccine Vets

Walk-in vaccine clinic at spcaLA Los Angeles in West Adams every third Sunday, 12:30–2:30 p.m.; no appointment needed. Rabies $15, FVRCP $30, dog parvo combo $30, Bordetella $30, microchip $40.

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Free or low cost

Downtown Dog Rescue community veterinary services

Downtown Dog Rescue

Free and low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter, vaccines and wellness exams for families in South and Southeast Los Angeles. Call 818-407-4145.

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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.

Help paying vet bills

Local Los Angeles 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 do I get a free spay/neuter voucher in Los Angeles?

City of Los Angeles residents with household income below HUD low-income limits can apply online for a Free Spay & Neuter Certificate, which covers the full cost at participating vets and the shelter clinics. Everyone else in the city can get a Discount Coupon worth $30–$50. Vouchers are limited to 725 a week.

Where can I get my pet spayed or neutered for free in South LA?

The ASPCA clinic at 1850 West 60th Street is free for residents of ten South LA ZIP codes, including 90001, 90003, 90011, 90044 and 90047. Sign up on the same-day waitlist at 6 a.m., Monday to Friday.

Where can I get cheap vaccines in Los Angeles without an appointment?

CAMP's clinic at 3612 11th Ave. offers walk-in vaccines every day from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with rabies at $15 plus a $15 service fee. spcaLA also hosts a walk-in vaccine clinic in West Adams on the third Sunday of each month.

Is there a low-cost clinic just for cats?

FixNation fixes pet cats for $65 (neuter) or $80 (spay) and accepts LA City vouchers. Pet cats over five years old are not accepted, and appointments are limited.

Other California cities

Sources (12 links)

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

  1. Free or discounted spay/neuter vouchers: https://www.laanimalservices.com/spay-and-neuter (opens in a new tab)
  2. Free ASPCA spay/neuter in South LA: https://www.aspca.org/los-angeles-initiative/aspca-spay-neuter-services-LA/city-los-angeles-ASPCA-spay-neuter-clinic (opens in a new tab)
  3. $15 rabies vaccines, no appointment: https://www.campla.org/pricing (opens in a new tab)
  4. CAMP – Los Angeles Clinic: https://www.campla.org/clinics (opens in a new tab)
  5. CAMP – Los Angeles Clinic: https://www.campla.org/discounts-specials (opens in a new tab)
  6. FixNation: https://fixnation.org/fees-cats/ (opens in a new tab)
  7. FixNation: https://fixnation.org/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/ (opens in a new tab)
  8. City of Los Angeles discount and free spay/neuter vouchers: https://www.lacityvet.com/onlinevoucher/ (opens in a new tab)
  9. Low-cost pet vaccine clinic at spcaLA Los Angeles: https://spcala.com/event/vclosangeles-4/ (opens in a new tab)
  10. Downtown Dog Rescue community veterinary services: https://downtowndogrescue.org/ (opens in a new tab)
  11. VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center: https://vcahospitals.com/animal-specialty-emergency/departments/emergency-critical-care (opens in a new tab)
  12. VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital: https://vcahospitals.com/west-los-angeles/specialty/departments/emergency-critical-care (opens in a new tab)

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