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Second Chance Animal Services - Community Veterinary Hospitals (Community Healthy Pet Initiative)

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Lower-cost vet care

Full-service hospitals (wellness, sick visits, surgery, X-ray, ultrasound, dental, weekly vaccine clinics) with reduced rates for households under 150% of the federal poverty level, verified with pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns (SNAP/WIC cards are not accepted as proof).

Checked on the official website · October 20, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Serves: Worcester, Springfield, North Brookfield, Southbridge

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, income or residency requirements, and which species they see. Ask what to bring.

If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, with a checklist of what to have ready.

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Sources

Second Chance Animal Services - Community Veterinary Hospitals (Community Healthy Pet Initiative) official page, checked October 20, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.