Second Chance Animal Services - Community Veterinary Hospitals (Community Healthy Pet Initiative)
Lower-cost vet care
Full-service hospitals (wellness, sick visits, surgery, X-ray, ultrasound, dental, weekly vaccine clinics) with reduced rates for households under 150% of the federal poverty level, verified with pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns (SNAP/WIC cards are not accepted as proof).
How to reach them
Serves: Worcester, Springfield, North Brookfield, Southbridge
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, income or residency requirements, and which species they see. Ask what to bring.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, with a checklist of what to have ready.
More help in Massachusetts
Other lower-cost vet care options:
- MSPCA-Angell Community Clinics (Low Cost Clinics) · Boston (vet referral only), Methuen (Nevins Farm), Centerville (Cape Cod)
Other kinds of help nearby: Veterinary school hospitals (2) · Help paying a vet bill (1) · Spay and neuter (2) · Find a vet (1)
See all 8 programs in Massachusetts →
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