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Cheapest published prices in San Antonio

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Quick answer

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.

$11 rabies shot, no appointment. Spay Neuter Network's San Antonio clinic (210 Tuleta Dr) runs first-come, first-served vaccine hours Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Rabies is $11 and DAPPv or FVRCP is $20, plus a $7 medical waste fee per pet.

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.

Low-cost clinics

Showing 5 clinics. Prices are what each clinic publishes, not quotes.

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

Private clinic (ACS partner) · Near Brackenridge / Midtown

Verified October 23, 2026
Spay/neuter (city residents)
Free
Other services
Call for pricing

Not published on the clinic website – call

All prices, eligibility and sources
  • Spay/neuter (city residents): Free
  • Other services: Call for pricing

ACS lists Pet Shotz as a partner offering free ACS-sponsored surgeries for City of San Antonio residents. Call the clinic to schedule surgery.

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

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

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

Not published on the clinic website – call

All prices, eligibility and sources
  • 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.

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.

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Verified October 23, 2026
Rabies vaccine
$11
DAPPv or FVRCP vaccine
$20
Microchip
$20
Heartworm test
$25

Tuesday to Friday. Vaccines and wellness 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (walk-in); surgery check-in 7:00 a.m.

  • Credit cards
  • Cash
All prices, eligibility and sources
  • 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.

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.

Cash or credit cards only for the appointment deposit.

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Verified October 23, 2026
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

Vaccination & prevention clinic Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., by appointment

  • Open to the public
All prices, eligibility and sources
  • 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.

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.

Surgery fees can be paid online when you book; otherwise payment is due at check-in.

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Verified October 23, 2026
Cat neuter / spay
$50 / $70
Rabies vaccine at surgery (if no proof)
$25
Microchip (required if not chipped)
$25
Cone (required)
$8

Cat drop-off 7:00–9:00 a.m.; pick-up same day at 4:00 p.m.

All prices, eligibility and sources
  • 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 San Antonio programs

  • 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

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

Nearest vet-school hospital

Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital

408 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845

Accepts small-animal emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; call ahead. It is in College Station, a long drive from San Antonio, so it is mainly for specialty care you can plan for.

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Common 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 to 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.

Sources (16 links)

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

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

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