City of Alexandria

Spay/Neuter Program for Pets of Low Income Residents

  • This surgery is provided at a discount by the veterinary clinic as a service to the community.
  • It is for pet owners who:
  • Are LOW INCOME and have a household income of less than $60,000/year and have no other option to have their pet spayed/neutered
  • The voucher will expire three months from the date of purchase.
  • The fee for the voucher is non-refundable and, if you miss your clinic appointment and fail to cancel with the vet clinic before 24 hours from the clinic, your voucher becomes void.
  • Surgeries for dogs and cats over 7 years of age may require additional fees determined by the vet hospital. These fees are paid to the clinic on the day of surgery.
  • Bloodwork is required for animals 7 years of age and older at a cost of $50 which is paid to the vet hospital.
  • A separate appointment may be required for these animals prior to the surgery date to collect a blood sample.
  • If required, owners will pay a separate office visit fee to the clinic for this appointment.
  • This special community program surgery fee includes:
  • Fluids during surgery (except for cat neuters)
  • Monitoring during surgery
  • Go home pain medications for at least 5 days
  • An e-collar
  • Pre-surgery exam on the day of surgery
  • The special community program surgery fee does NOT include:
  • Vaccinations
  • Microchipping
  • Other medications, such as antibiotics
  • Overnight fees if required
  • Additional care for surgeries that are complicated by conditions such as pregnancy, obesity, cryptorchidism, etc.

If the veterinarian determines that any of these issues apply, you will be responsible for any additional fees.

  • Required vaccinations:
  • Dogs: Rabies and distemper
  • Cats: Rabies and FVRCP
  • You must provide ID verification to the veterinary clinic to prove you are the person listed on the voucher.

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

4101 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304

703-746-4774,

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Low Income Spay and Neuter Program

Participating Veterinarians:

Del Ray Animal Hospital

524 E Mount Ida Ave

Alexandria VA 22301

703-739-0000

Fort Hunt Animal Hospital

1900 Elkin St

Alexandria VA 22308

703-360-6100

Gunston Animal Hospital

7685 Armistead Rd

Lorton VA 22079

703-339-7725

Hayfield Animal Hospital

7724 Telegraph Rd

Alexandria VA 22315

703-971-2127

NOVA Cat Clinic

923 N Kenmore St

Arlington VA 22201

703-525-1957

Town and Country Animal Hospital

9836 Fairfax Blvd

Fairfax VA 22030

703-273-2110

Hybla Valley Vet Hospital

7627 Richmond Hwy

Alexandria VA 22306

703-765-9292

*Limited number of vouchers available for each participating veterinarian.

Spay and Neuter Pricing:

Dog neuter: $180

Dog spay: $195

Cat neuter: $75

Cat spay: $140

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

4101 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304

703-746-4774,