Compare a Spay & Neuter Clinic Vs. Mobile Unit

Stationary and mobile spay/neuter clinics offer low-income pet owners safe and hygienic sterilization services from licensed veterinarians and help reduce the unwanted pet population. Each clinic type has its own benefits and drawbacks, and pet owners should be aware of them.

  1. Areas Serviced

    • Stationary clinics are typically located in population centers of 250,000 or more, while mobile clinics commonly circulate through low-income urban centers and rural communities. Pet owners living in small communities can often arrange mobile clinic visits from animal welfare organizations such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

    Overnight Stays

    • Some stationary clinics can keep your pet overnight for observation, while mobile clinics release your pet the day of the surgery. Clinics that don't offer post-operative monitoring give pet owners instructions on caring for their pets during recovery and provide emergency contact numbers to local practices.

    Scheduling

    • Most mobile clinics take patients on a first-come, first-served basis to maintain volume and efficiency. Stationary clinics are most likely to require pet owners to schedule an appointment for sterilization.