As promised, help for anyone in NYC who is finding visits to the vet too costly to manage presently there is a solution!
The Low Cost Vet Mobile is a much needed and welcome service for cash strapped New Yorkers. Founded in 2009 the LCVM operates 4 days a week making its rounds to 4 boroughs. While they do not provide spay/neuter services this nonprofit offers so many other needed services and they do it all with a smile, compassion and full on commitment to their clients. They usually start the day between 10 and 1030am rain or shine and they take clients on a first come first serve basis.
You may want to be prepared to wait awhile but it’s well worth it and who of us haven’t sat in a doctor’s office for 2 hours in an empty waiting room wondering if they forgot about us and went golfing?! This is definitely one of those places that it is in your best interest to get there early if you would like to avoid a wait, however just like any place else it depends on the day and nothings guaranteed except they WILL see you.
Typically exams are $25 and then follow up visits are $15 NO I AM NOT KIDDING YOU! Vaccines $20, nail trim and ear cleaning run about $5. They are also equipped to do blood work, dentistry, ultrasounds, surgery and more.
Tuesdays they can be found in front of or close to the Bronx ACC (Animal Care and Control) Fordham Plaza.
Wednesdays near Brooklyn ACC – 2336 Linden blvd between Shepard and Essex Street,
Fridays and Saturdays near the Manhattan ACC 111th street and 1st Avenue.
Also the first Sunday of every month you can find them in North Harlem at 155th
street and 8th Ave right across from the subway station.
The Companion Animal Network Hotline number is 718-353-1878.
You can leave a message and they will return every call within 48 hours. Check them out on Facebook@LowCostVetMobile for more information and follow on twitter for updates at twitter@LowCostVetVan
If you are not a resident of New York and are in need of assistance check out our link on Facebook for the Humane Society of the United States. You can find the closest help to your area or go to their website at
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html
