A mobile vet clinic provides top-notch onsite pet care for many varieties of animals. Different clinics offer different services, and certain clinics may provide discounted services to low-income pet owners. Pet owners may consult the American Association of Housecall Veterinarians, to find both mobile clinics and veterinarians who make housecalls. Veterinary clinics provide these onsite services, to provide convenience for owners, and wellness for animals.

Well-equipped onsite clinics deliver similar services to those offered at the veterinarian’s office. Cats and dogs receive vaccinations, and puppies and kittens receive their first wellness visits. In addition to offering wellness exams, many clinics administer medications for issues such as fleas and heartworms, and offer diagnostics for medical problems. Dental and surgical procedures may also be performed, depending on the available facilities.

Other animals, besides just cats and dogs, may receive services at onsite clinics. Rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, and birds are some of the exotic animals that veterinarians treat at onsite clinics. Specialists are often needed to deliver medical and surgical procedures to exotic pets, so services may depend on the composition of the veterinary staff. In addition to providing care to exotic animals, mobile clinics may offer services to horses and farm animals.

Mobile clinics may also offer specialized services. For instance, Operation Pit, out of New York City, is overseen by ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). For pit bulls and pit bull mixes, Operation Pit offers vasectomies, spaying, or neutering services. Animals who receive reproductive services may also receive microchips and vaccinations. Services provided by Operation Pit are free, with no regard to location or income level.

Often, services will be heavily discounted for owners relying on public assistance. Owners on Social Security disability, Medicare, Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and other types of welfare usually receive price cuts on necessary pet care. Sometimes, these price cuts are extended to families with low incomes, or to families dealing with unemployment.

Pet owners may receive services at different sites. Sometimes, owners bring their pets to central locations in the neighborhood, where the onsite veterinarian parks the medical unit. At other times, veterinarians bring the medical unit vehicle to a pet owner’s home. Making a telephone call to a veterinarian’s office will let owners know where services may be found.

Some clinics may not require appointments for vaccinations or basic wellness exams. However, owners should make appointments for surgeries, by using the office’s online form, or by giving them a call. Owners should be punctual for their appointments, and should keep animals kenneled or leashed. In fact, some clinics require animals to stay in the car, until they are officially admitted to the medical unit.

For owners who are without transportation, or homebound, a mobile veterinarian clinic may provide the perfect pet care solution. Clinics will often offer lower prices to owners utilizing public assistance, or to owners who have low incomes. To get more details, pet owners should call their local veterinarian’s office, or consult the American Association of Housecall Veterinarians website.