Resources

Vets in Vans is excited to offer support to people and their pets! Through our Veterinary Support Program, we help pet owners navigate the complex systems of payment and financial aid options available to them. Vets in Vans strives to make veterinary care accessible to everyone, and this program aims to bring equity to clients facing the steep costs of medical care.

While our program has limited internal funding for patient care, we work alongside pet owners to advocate and support the process of submitting applications and documentation for financing and fundraising to cover the cost of their pet’s care. We are often able to expedite the process of funding approval with our small and flexible vet staff.

There may not be funding options available for all cases, and some cases may require additional applications, credit checks and financial contributions. The fundraising process cannot begin until a veterinarian has done an exam on your pet.

  • Certain cities and counties have voucher programs for spay/neuter. Contact your local animal shelter for more information.

  • Sage Compassion for Animals - Reach out to Sage directly for urgent support of lifesaving surgery costs.

    Red Rover Relief - Reach out to Red Rover for urgent care support. 

    East Bay SPCA Humane Advocate Program - Reach out to the East Bay SPCA to learn more about their Human Advocate Program

    Pets of the Homeless - The best way to connect is to fill out their online form. If you cannot fill out the form for some reason, please call 775-841-7463 directly. 

    Frankie’s Friends - Financial assistance grants to family owned pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care whose caregivers cannot afford the full cost of treatment.

    Jameson Humane Roth Family Foundation Community Animal Assistance Program - Monetary assistance with behavioral training, food and supplies, landlord required pet deposit, and temporary foster in domestic violence cases.

    See a larger compiled list of resources at HSUS’s website.

  • Paw Fund - Serves the Berkeley and Richmond areas, see their website for more information.

    PALS East Bay - Serves Oakland area, see their website for more information.

    SF SPCA - Serves San Francisco area, see their website for more information.

    Many other veterinary support programs also have free vaccination options.

  • EBSPCA Pet Food Pantry - Serves East Bay area, see their website for more information.

    Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter - Serves Alameda, see their website for more information.

    Furry Friends Pet Relief - Serves Contra Costa area, see their website for more information. 

    Full Belly Bus - Serves San Francisco area, see their website for more information. 

    ‍Find other resources by location at pethelpfinder.org

Questions about our financial assistance program? Please contact us at info@vetsinvans.org.

If your pet has not been seen by a veterinarian, please reach out to us about scheduling an appointment first, then we can have you fill out our questionnaire.

Note: If your situation is not urgent, please expect a return call or email within 48 hours. If you are experiencing an emergency with your pet, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital. Our veterinary support program is not designed to meet emergency needs, although we can often support you through urgent care at our clinics.

‍Thank you to Vets in Vans’ partners who have made this program possible by sharing referrals and working with our team.