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San Diego Humane Society - Community Veterinary Clinic

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What it is
Lower-cost clinics
Where
San Diego (Gaines St. campus plus mobile sites in southeast San Diego)
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 3, 2026

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Appointment-only veterinary clinic for wellness, senior/sick and spay/neuter care for pet families with the greatest need, on campus and at mobile sites.

Checked on the official website · November 3, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 5485 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110

Hours: Appointment only, Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.; mobile clinics on select dates

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Household income under the program limit and/or proof of enrollment in assistance such as SSI, SNAP, SSDI, WIC or unemployment benefits. Not for emergency or urgent care.
  • How to get started: Call during business hours (no voicemails accepted). New slots are released every Tuesday and some can be booked online.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

San Diego Humane Society - Community Veterinary Clinic official page, checked November 3, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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