
Community Clinic
Affordable Care for Pets. Support for Families.
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At Dutchess County SPCA, we believe every pet deserves access to compassionate, quality veterinary care. That’s why we offer our Community Clinic Program: a lifeline for pet owners who are struggling to afford private veterinary services.
Whether it’s a routine wellness check, vaccinations, or treatment for minor illness or injury, our goal is to keep pets healthy and in the loving homes they already have.
​Our Community Clinic provides services to pets by appointment on Fridays from 1-4pm & Saturdays from 10-2pm.
To learn more about upcoming clinic dates, eligibility guidelines, or how to schedule an appointment for your pet, please call 845-452-7722 x425 or email clinic@dcspca.org. Please note that we may not be able to respond to voice messages immediately, but we will return phone calls as soon as possible during business hours.
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Please bring your dog(s) on a leash and cat(s) inside a cat carrier (one cat per carrier). If we are unable to safely handle an animal, we may not be able to provide the services your pet needs.​​
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List of Services
All appointments begin with an exam:
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Wellness exam $35
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Sick exam $40-$80 *a sick exam covers a consultation with our Veterinarian for the following minor illness or injury:
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Ear infection (itchy, smelly)
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Minor eye issues (squinting, goopy, runny, crusty - no bulging)
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Sneezing/Coughing
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Urinary tract infection (must still be producing urine)
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Minor skin issues (itchy, irritated, hot spot)
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Minor soft tissue injury (limping, tenderness) *we cannot treat broken bones
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Diarrhea/Vomiting (not severe)
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*Additional fees for medication, treatment and diagnostics.*
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**Community clinic is not a substitute for an emergency room, and we cannot care for life-threatening emergencies such as trouble breathing, active bleeding, pale or blue gums, seizures, hit by car, broken bones, urinary blockage, vomiting blood or black fluid, foreign body or toxin ingestion.**
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Cost for Additional Services
Vaccines:
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Rabies (required by law), 1 or 3 year - $35 (cats/dogs)
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Distemper/DAPP (covers several contagious dog diseases) - $35
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Distemper/FVCRP (covers several contagious cat diseases) - $35
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Leptospirosis (can be found in standing water, transmissible to humans, dogs only) - $35
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Bordetella (recommended if your dog is or will be exposed to other dogs - park, boarding/daycare, grooming) - $35
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Lyme (recommended for all dogs in tick prevalent areas) - $45
Other tests/services:
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Heartworm test only (required to prescribe heartworm preventative - dogs) - $45
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4Dx test (heartworm + 3 tick borne diseases common in NY - dogs) - $50
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FeLV/FIV Test (feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus - cats) (Every cat should be tested as a kitten. Cats that go outside - consider retesting) - $45
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Fecal (recommended yearly to test for intestinal parasites - cats/dogs) - $40
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Dewormer (to treat intestinal parasites - cats/dogs) $15-$45
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Microchip (rice sized implant containing a unique ID# linked to your contact info - cats/dogs) - $25
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Medical grooming (deemed medically necessary by vet) $20 and up
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additional fee if sedation is needed
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Adult animal blood work - $80 and up
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Senior animal blood work - $125 and up
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X-ray (two view) - $150 and up
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additional fee if sedation is needed
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End of life services: Please schedule a phone consultation with our Veterinarian
Community Assistance Program
What We Offer
Our program provides low-cost or subsidized veterinary care to eligible pet families. Services may include:
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Basic wellness exams
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Vaccinations
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Routine preventative testing/screening
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Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries
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Spay/neuter services
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Palliative care
**The Community Assistance Program does not provide emergency or urgent veterinary services.
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Who We Help
This program is designed for:
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Families with low or fixed incomes
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Seniors living on social security
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Individuals experiencing temporary hardship
Who is eligible
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Families with household incomes under $70,000/year
and/or proof of enrollment in
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SSI, SSDI, WIC, SNAP, other state/federal assistance programs
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Why It Matters
For many families, pets are more than companions—they are family. But when financial challenges arise, even basic veterinary care can become out of reach. Our Community Assistance Program helps bridge that gap, preventing unnecessary suffering, reducing pet surrenders, and keeping pets right where they belong: at home.​
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Pharmacy
If you are already a client of ours, you may order your pet's prescriptions online via VetSource.
Flea and Tick preventative may be purchased through our Vetsource Pharmacy. We can help you set up a one-time or recurring delivery to your home. You are also welcome to set up your own delivery here:
Payments accepted - Cash, VISA/MC/AMEX, PayPal, Venmo, AfterPay, Care Credit, ScratchPay, Vetbilling. Ask us about our Pet Savings Account and PrePayment plans.