Community Medicine
C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Mobile Community Medicine program provides low-cost veterinary care by appointment for income-qualified pet families in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Our program is designed to help families access essential veterinary care when treatment costs are otherwise out of reach. Depending on available funding and a family’s financial situation, C.A.R.E.4Paws may contribute toward the cost of care. Financial assistance is not guaranteed, and families may be responsible for a portion of treatment costs.
Eligibility & Services
Please read before you apply!
- No application is needed to access low-cost vaccines, flea treatment, deworming, a microchip, nail trim or other services during our walk-in Pet Wellness Clinics. View our walk-in schedule and pricing here.
- If your pet needs spay/neuter services, please use our spay/neuter application.
- Proof of financial need is required to apply for assistance with veterinary care.
- Not all pet families will qualify for assistance through C.A.R.E.4Paw.
- Our mobile clinics do not provide full-service or emergency vet care.
- We offer interest-free loans for qualifying pet families. Scroll down to learn more.
- If your household is not low income, scroll down for more information.
Mobile Community Medicine services by appointment
- Medical exam for minor skin, ear, and eye conditions/infections, anal gland concerns, or a pre-dental evaluation: $50
- Medication and treatment for skin, ear, and eye infections (additional cost): $20–$65
- Anal gland expression (A medical exam is required if your pet has not been seen by our team within the past 12 months.): $30
- Dental care (includes blood work, extractions, cleaning, polishing and meds/additional charges may apply): $350-$600
- Humane euthanasia (Please note that we are not able to offer after-care services.): $150
Prices subject to change
Servicios médicos móviles con cita previa
- Exámenes médicos: $50
- Tratamiento de heridas y infecciones de piel, ojos y oídos (el precio varía según el tratamiento): $35+
- Limpiezas dentales y extracciones (incluye análisis de sangre, extracciones, limpieza, pulido y medicamentos/pueden aplicarse cargos adicionales): $350-$600
- Reparación de hernia umbilical: $200-$350
- Expresión de la glándula anal: $30
- Eutanasia: $150
Precios sujetos a cambios
Who qualifies?
C.A.R.E.4Paws accepts clients who reside within the counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo and can show current proof of financial need. This includes providing a copy of one of the following with your name visible:
- Unemployment
- Social Security
- SSI Disability
- Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- VA Disability
- CalWORKS
- WIC
- CalFRESH
- BIA General Assistance
- Section 8
¿Quién califica?
C.A.R.E.4Paws acepta clientes que sean residentes del condado de Santa Bárbara y San Luis Obispo que pueden mostrar prueba de necesidad financiera. Esto incluye proporcionar una copia de uno de los siguientes documentos con su nombre visible:
- Desempleo
- Seguro Social
- Discapacidad
- Estampillas
- Medicare/Medicaid/Medi-Cal
- Discapacidad de VA
- CalWORKS
- WIC
- CalFRESH
- Asistencia General BIA
- Seccion 8
We offer interest-free loans that allow eligible families to pay for care over time.
Veterinary Partner Services
If your pet needs services that cannot be provided in our mobile clinic, we may be able to help through our Veterinary Partner Services program.
Please note before you apply:
- Proof of financial need is required.
- Pet families who can afford to pay for the exam fee at a local veterinary clinic, usually $80 to $100, are required to schedule a consulation and then present us with the treatment plan.
- The applicant—or another adult household member—is required to apply for CareCredit and ScratchPay (not affiliated with C.A.R.E.4Paws).
- Not all pet families will qualify for assistance.
We offer interest-free loans that allow eligible families to pay for care over time.
Do not delay seeking care because you are worried about the cost
Many medical conditions are less expensive to treat when addressed early, and an examination gives your veterinarian the information needed to recommend treatment options and helps our team better understand your pet’s needs.
