Veterinary Clinic

Offering accessible, top-quality veterinary care to the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding areas.

Services & Clinic FAQ's

Clinic FAQ’s:

General Clinic:

What are your hours of operation?
1. Spay/Neuter Day: Tuesday, Drop off 8am-8:15am, Pick up 2:30-3:30pm
2. Vaccine Clinic: Thursday, 1-4pm
Do I need an appointment?
1. Yes, appointments are required for both our Vaccine Clinic and Spay/Neuter appointments.
2. Submit an application, and our staff will contact you to schedule your appointment.
Can you see my sick animal?
1. We are not offering general practice veterinary appointments at this time. We are a low-cost vaccination clinic and we urge clients to have a full-service veterinarian so they can care for routine issues including ear infections, skin infections and sick appointments. We hope to expand our services in the future.

Spay/Neuter:

What time should I be there for surgery?
1. You must be here by 8:30am or we will not have time to check your animal in for surgery. Please make arrangements to allow you to drop off during this window. Drop off can take 30 minutes so please plan accordingly.
Can my pet have food & water the night before surgery?
1. Your pet should water available overnight, but you can remove access to water the morning of surgery.
2. Dogs and cats over 4 months of age should have food withheld after midnight.
3. Dogs and cats under 4 months of age should be fed a small amount on the morning of surgery.
Is surgery safe?
1. For the most part, these procedures are safe, and we rarely have complications. With all procedures that require general anesthesia, there is a risk of complications. We recommend an IV catheter and blood work prior to the procedure for this reason.
2. The blood work allows us to determine if there are any underlying concerns prior to anesthesia. The catheter gives us direct vascular access if there is a concern during the procedure.
Do you send them home with pain medication?
1. All animals go home with pain medications, except for cat neuters.
How old do animals have to be to be spayed or neutered?
1. Our youngest patients are 2 months old.
When do you require pre-operative blood work and IV catheters?
1. Blood work and an IV catheter is required for patients over the age of 7.
Can you fix them while they’re pregnant?
1. Yes, it can be a more involved surgery so there will be an added charge ($35-55 at vet’s discretion)
Can they be altered if they are in heat?
1. Yes we can do a spay procedure if the pet is in heat. There may be an added charge which is at the doctor’s discretion.
How soon after they have a litter can they be fixed?
1. We recommend 6-8 weeks
What is the recovery period like?
1. Recovery consists of 10-14 days of strict rest, leash walks only and wearing an E-collar at all times.
2. It is very important to keep the animal very quiet so that they can heal. We can supply sedatives at an added cost ($15).
What is that extra green incision?
1. This is a tattoo that signifies the animal has been spayed/neutered
Does my pet have to receive the green tattoo?
1. Yes, we require a tattoo be placed
Should I be worried that my dog/cat is licking his/her incision, and what should I do to keep them from doing this?
1. Make sure the E-collar is worn at all times and that it fits correctly. The collar should go past the tip of the nose.
2. You can try putting on a body suit to minimize contact with the incision
3. Keep the dog confined if not being directly monitored
4. Start post-operative sedatives to help with decreasing activity.
Will you do surgery on my Bulldog type dog?
1. At this time, we do not do brachycephalic breeds (Bulldogs, Frenchies, Pugs, Persians) due to their increased risk under anesthesia. Our friends at Santa Barbara Humane will, so reach out to them for these breeds.

Vaccinations:

At what age should my pet receive vaccines?
1. We typically start vaccines when a kitten or puppy are no longer with their mother. This is generally around 8 weeks of age. If they are removed from Mom earlier, we can start vaccines earlier.
What vaccines should my cat get?
1. Core vaccines for cats include FVRCP and Rabies vaccines. Cats under a year or those that go outside, should also receive the FeLV vaccine (Feline Leukemia). A blood test is required prior to the FeLV vaccine being administered.
What vaccines should my dog get?
1. Core vaccines for dogs include DHPP and Rabies vaccines. Bordetella is highly recommended if the dog is around other dogs.
Do I need to bring proof of vaccinations to my appointment?
1. We do require records from a previous veterinarian to be able to give a 3 year Rabies. You can have your records sent to info@syvhumane.org.
Do you microchip?
1. Yes, appointments can be made in the vaccine clinic or at time of surgery.
Do you do dental procedures?
1. At this time, we are NOT offering dentals to the public. We hope to expand our services in the future.

To schedule an appointment, please fill out the appropriate request form and our staff will be in contact with you for further information.

Our Services

Spay & Neuter Services

A $50 Surgery Deposit is now required to schedule.

All Spay/Neuters Include Pain Medications & E-Collar to prevent licking.

Dogs

**Additional charges may apply at Doctor’s Discretion

*Bloodwork & IV Cath are required for
patients over 7 years old and/or 70 pounds. $85-250 (call to discuss)

*Bloodwork needs to be completed within 4 weeks of surgery date.

Cats

Vaccinations

Canine Vaccines

Feline Vaccines

Other Services

For more information on our low-fee clinic and all current pricing information, please contact the shelter at 805-688-8224 or e-mail us at info@syvhumane.org.

Do you have a mom and litter and need assistance?

Check out or Mom and Me Spay Program!

**Prices are subject to change without notice**