RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation - Veterinary Care Voucher Program
Help paying a vet bill
Rhode Island residents who are on public benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, SSI/SSDI, WIC, Section 8 and others) or earn at or below 150% of the federal poverty level can apply for a $125 voucher to use at participating vets, once per pet per year.
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
Programs like this usually have rules about income, location, the kind of care covered and how much they can pay. Many pay the veterinarian directly. Read the requirements before applying, and have your estimate and proof of income ready.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, with a checklist of what to have ready.
More help in Rhode Island
Other help paying a vet bill options:
- RISPCA Marvin Fund (administered by Friends of Animals in Need) · Statewide
- Potter League for Animals - CARE Fund and Potter Pet Food Pantry · Newport County (pantry also at some food pantries statewide)
Other kinds of help nearby: Spay and neuter (2) · Pet food (2)
See all 7 programs in Rhode Island →