Low Cost Wellness Clinics in Central Ohio

Pet care can be a financial strain that can unexpectedly wipe out your savings account. Even a yearly check-up can cost $ 100-$ 200. In central Ohio, there are alternatives for getting your pets the care that they need, without breaking the bank.

Here are some low cost wellness clinics available in central Ohio.

Dr. Karen Gillum, D.V.M
Dr. Gillum offers many wellness clinics for pets around central Ohio. Clinics are first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). There is no examination fee with the purchase of vaccines. Charges for vaccines and tests are:

Dogs
DHPPV 4-in-one vaccine (Distemper/Parvovirus/Parainfluenza/Hepatitis) $ 16
Bordetella (kennel cough) $ 16
Lyme vaccine $ 20
Heartworm test $ 24
Cats
FVRCP vaccine (Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus/Panleukopenia) $ 16
Leukemia vaccine $ 16
Dogs & Cats
Rabies (includes tag and certification)
1-year $ 15
3-year $ 29
Microchip ID and Registration $ 32

Other vaccines, tests and medication are available. Visit Dr. Gillum’s website at www.wellness-vet.com.

Petsmart (Dublin, 6010 Sawmill Rd.)
Petsmart’s Dublin location offers a low cost wellness clinic every Sunday 11am-3pm. Services are provided by Banfield: The Pet Hospital (a subsidiary veterinarian clinic of Petsmart). Clinics are first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). There is no examination fee with the purchase of vaccines. The wellness clinic is offered at the Dublin Petsmart only.

Vaccination costs range from $ 15-$ 25 per vaccine.
Discount vaccine packages are available.

Call Banfield’s Hilliard location, 614-777-5657, for specific costs of the vaccinations/tests offered at the clinic.

CHA Animal Shelter (Northeast Columbus)
CHA Animal Shelter offers a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. Surgeries are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Cost includes a one-year rabies vaccine. By appointment only.

Cat spay $ 70
Cat neuter $ 55

Additional low cost services are available when scheduled with the surgery. Email catclinic@chaanimalshelter.org for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

The following calendar shows the scheduled wellness clinics offered by Dr. Gillum and Petsmart for November.

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These low-cost programs are meant for wellness care only. If you have a pet emergency, contact your veterinarian or an emergency vet clinic.