Low-cost vet care in Corpus Christi

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VaccinesFreeGulf Coast Humane Society Community Clinics Spay/neuter$25PAAC (People Assisting Animal Control) Clinic Exam$25PAAC (People Assisting Animal Control) Clinic

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Free distemper shots at drive-thru clinics. Gulf Coast Humane Society's Community Clinics at 3118 Cabaniss Pkwy give free DA2PP (dogs) and HCPCH (cats) vaccines and $10 rabies shots. No appointment or income requirement; first 50 pets.

Cat spay/neuter from $55. PAAC charges $55 to spay or neuter a cat and $150 for a dog of any weight. The Cattery charges $65 for cats and $125 for dogs.

24-hour emergency care. VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center at 7721 S. Staples St. is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 361-994-1145.

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Gulf Coast Humane Society Community Clinics (opens in a new tab)

Nonprofit vaccine clinic (drive-thru)

Verified October 26, 2026

DA2PP (dogs) or HCPCH (cats) distemper vaccine: Free (Petco Love)
Rabies vaccine: $10 (free with government assistance)
Bordetella vaccine: $10 (free with government assistance)
Heartworm test (dog or cat): $15

Scheduled Wednesdays 9–11 a.m. (Oct 28 and Nov 4, 11 and 18, 2026 listed); check the page for new dates

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Call (361) 225-0845 Directions Website

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DA2PP (dogs) or HCPCH (cats) distemper vaccine: Free (Petco Love)
Rabies vaccine: $10 (free with government assistance)
Bordetella vaccine: $10 (free with government assistance)
Heartworm test (dog or cat): $15
FIV/FeLV test (cat): $20
Microchip: $10
General deworming: $5 (free with government assistance)

Open to everyone; no appointment or income requirement. First 50 pets per clinic. No wellness exams, sick visits or diagnostics. Free select services for people on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, SSI, WIC or Section 8 who bring proof of enrollment and a matching photo ID.

Cash and card only.

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The Cattery Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab)

Nonprofit clinic · The Cattery Cat Shelter: 1237 Saratoga, Corpus Christi, TX 78417

Verified October 26, 2026

Cat spay or neuter: $65
Dog spay or neuter: $125
Feral cat package (spay/neuter, ear tip, rabies): $55
Rabies vaccine: $15

Appointment line answered Monday to Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; clinic times given when you book

Call (361) 445-4349 Website

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Cat spay or neuter: $65
Dog spay or neuter: $125
Feral cat package (spay/neuter, ear tip, rabies): $55
Rabies vaccine: $15
FVRCP (cat) vaccine: $15
Feline leukemia vaccine: $20
Canine distemper/parvo vaccine: $15
Bordetella (dog) vaccine: $15
FIV/FeLV test: $30
Heartworm test: $15
Microchip: $20

Surgery includes same-day pain medication (take-home pain medication for dogs) and free nail trims for dogs and indoor cats. A $5 per-pet travel fee applies outside Corpus Christi.

Cats and dogs. Feral cats must arrive in traps. Call (361) 445-4349 or use the online form to book; staff respond Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Traps can be borrowed with a $50 refundable deposit.

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PAAC (People Assisting Animal Control) Clinic (opens in a new tab)

Nonprofit clinic

Verified October 26, 2026

Cat spay/neuter: $55
Dog spay/neuter (any weight): $150
Community cat spay/neuter (ear tip and rabies included): $25
Dog rabies vaccine: $20

Wellness clinic Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; TLC sick clinic Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Call 361-248-2009 Directions Website

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Cat spay/neuter: $55
Dog spay/neuter (any weight): $150
Community cat spay/neuter (ear tip and rabies included): $25
Dog rabies vaccine: $20
Dog distemper/parvo vaccine: $20
Dog Bordetella vaccine: $20
Heartworm test: $15
TLC minor sick office visit (per pet): $25

Dog spay/neuter includes pain medication and an e-collar. Vaccine and heartworm-test prices are from the wellness clinic page; the TLC visit price is from the TLC clinic page. The community-cat price is for outdoor community cats only.

Cats and dogs from the Coastal Bend area. A $25 deposit is required when booking spay/neuter. Wellness appointments can be booked online; walk-ins for vaccines and minor sick (TLC) visits are welcome on clinic mornings, but same-day service is not guaranteed.

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Spay/neuter and vaccine programs

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Spay/neuter voucher assistance

Gulf Coast Humane Society

If you do not qualify for free spay/neuter at STAR Mobile Clinic, The Cattery or PAAC, email intake@gchscc.org to apply for a spay/neuter voucher.

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STAR Clinic spay/neuter and walk-in vaccines

STAR Group Rescue (1307 Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi)

STAR books spay/neuter appointments and posts its weekly walk-in vaccine clinic schedule on its Facebook page. Phone (361) 229-8208 or email clinic@stargrouprescue.com.

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City list of free and low-cost pet care partners

City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services

The city's Animal Care Services page lists its low-cost partners (Gulf Coast Humane Society, PAAC, The Cattery and STAR Clinic) with phone numbers. Animal Care Services: (361) 826-4630.

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24-hour emergency vets

Struggling to breathe, heavy bleeding, collapse, or poison: go now. Ask for an estimate before treatment starts.

VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

Open 24 hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

7721 S. Staples St., Corpus Christi, TX 78413

The hospital's pages checked do not describe payment options – ask for an estimate when you call.

Call 361-994-1145 Directions

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Help paying vet bills

Local Corpus Christi programs

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National grants

RedRover Relief Urgent Care grants, Frankie's Friends – National Frankie's Friends Fund, The Pet Fund, and 4 more. Each covers one kind of case and pays the clinic directly. See who qualifies

Common questions

Where can I get free pet vaccines in Corpus Christi?

Gulf Coast Humane Society's drive-thru Community Clinics give free distemper vaccines (DA2PP for dogs, HCPCH for cats) to every pet, thanks to Petco Love. Rabies and Bordetella are $10, or free for people on government assistance with matching ID.

How much does it cost to spay or neuter a cat in Corpus Christi?

PAAC charges $55 and The Cattery charges $65. Outdoor community cats can be fixed for $25 at PAAC or $55 at The Cattery, including an ear tip and rabies shot.

How much is dog spay/neuter in Corpus Christi?

The Cattery charges $125 and PAAC charges $150 for a dog of any weight. PAAC requires a $25 deposit when you book.

Is there a cheap vet for a sick pet in Corpus Christi?

PAAC's TLC clinic sees minor illnesses such as upper respiratory infections, skin problems, ear mites and outpatient parvo for a $25 office visit, Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Corpus Christi?

Yes. VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center at 7721 S. Staples St. is open 24/7. Call 361-994-1145.

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Every fact comes from the organization's own website or the official city or county site, checked on the date shown.

Free distemper shots at drive-thru clinics: https://gchscc.org/community-services/assistance-programs/community-clinics/ (opens in a new tab)
Cat spay/neuter from $55: https://www.ccpaac.org/spay-neuter-corpus-christi (opens in a new tab)
24-hour emergency care: https://vcahospitals.com/oso-creek (opens in a new tab)
PAAC (People Assisting Animal Control) Clinic: https://www.ccpaac.org/wellness-clinic (opens in a new tab)
PAAC (People Assisting Animal Control) Clinic: https://www.ccpaac.org/tlc-clinic (opens in a new tab)
The Cattery Spay/Neuter Clinic: https://www.thecatterycc.org/services.html (opens in a new tab)
The Cattery Spay/Neuter Clinic: https://www.thecatterycc.org/schedule-an-appointment.html (opens in a new tab)
STAR Clinic spay/neuter and walk-in vaccines: http://www.stargrouprescue.com/ (opens in a new tab)
City list of free and low-cost pet care partners: https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/animal-care-services/get-help/low-cost-spayneuter-resources/ (opens in a new tab)

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