Spay/Neuter
Spaying/neutering your pet is one of the best things you can do for their long-term health. We offer spay/neuter surgeries by appointment. Here's why it matters:
Protects your pet's health. Spayed females have a significantly lower risk of uterine infections and certain cancers. Neutered males are less prone to testicular cancer and some prostate problems.
Improves behavior. Many pets become calmer and less likely to roam, mark territory, or show aggression after being altered.
Saves money over time. Preventing one litter — or one serious illness — costs far less than treating it.
Reduces overpopulation. Every year, shelters take in more animals than they can place. Spaying and neutering is the most effective way to change that.
When should I spay/neuter my pet?
We spay and neuter dogs and cats starting at 6 months of age.
Female Dogs: We recommend spaying your female dog before her first heat cycle. Heat cycles happen every 6–8 months and are hard on your dog's body. They also put her at risk for pyometra — a serious, life-threatening infection where the uterus fills with bacteria and pus.
Male Dogs: Neutering can head off a lot of unwanted behaviors — marking, roaming, and sexual behavior driven by a very strong instinct to find a mate. Neutering also prevents testicular cancer, prostate problems, and perianal fistulas.
Female Cats: Female cats can cycle in and out of heat every one to three weeks for up to ten months a year. During heat, cats are loud, agitated, and prone to urine marking on furniture, walls, and anything nearby. More importantly: 90% of mammary tumors in cats are malignant and spread fast. Spaying early significantly reduces that cancer risk.
Male Cats: Neutering male cats before these behaviors get established makes a real difference. Marking, roaming, and fighting are much harder to address once they're ingrained — so earlier is better.
Booking a Spay/Neuter Appointment
**Please read before booking.**
This page is for booking a spay/neuter appointment ONLY. All other (non-surgical) appointments must be scheduled directly with our staff.
Check-In (Drop-Off)
All surgery patients must arrive at 9:00 AM, regardless of appointment time. Check our schedule for where our clinics are located.
Check-in may take up to 1 hour.
If you arrive after 9:30 AM, your pet may lose their surgery spot.
If you’re running late, please call or email us as soon as possible.
How Patients are Checked In
To ensure proper medical preparation, we check in patients in this order:
Dental procedures
Other surgical procedures
Dog spay/neuter
Cat spay/neuter
Pricing & Payments
Please see the PRICING tab on our website for base costs. A $75 deposit is required to reserve your surgery. We accept CareCredit and Scratchpay.
Additional fees may apply for certain conditions, including: brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds, cryptorchid (retained testicle), pregnant or in heat, overweight pets, and other medical complexities.
If you are using an approved voucher or rescue program, please email us at info@vetsinvans.org to schedule. Include your phone number so we can call you.
Surgery Day Pick-Up
Pick up time: 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM.
There may be a wait during pick-up.
Late pick-ups after 4:45 PM may incur additional fees.
Fasting Instructions
For pets over 5 months old, no food or water after midnight before surgery.
For pets less than 5 months of age, water and food do not need to be withheld before surgery.