National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center

I just had my 6 month old puppy neutered here, and can’t stress enough what a great experience this was. When I called to schedule the appointment, it was clear that they are very busy! It took a couple calls to get someone on the phone, but we were able to find a time that works, and the employee gave me some instructions for me to follow before I brought my dog in for surgery.
On the day of, I arrived within the 7:30 to 8:30 window for drop-​off. Parking is fairly easily available on the surrounding streets. It was an easy process with a couple pages of paperwork. The staff was very friendly and engaging with my dog. They offered a couple of times for pickup, weighed him, and took him back.
At 4:30, my pickup time, I arrived to pick up my dog. The volunteer went over all of the post-​op instructions, answered all of my questions well, and gave me my pup’s medication for the next couple of days. Then she went back to get my dog, who came bounding out happier than I really thought any just-​neutered dog would be. Clearly he’d had a great experience and the staff were great to him.
In terms of the surgery and recovery, he’s doing great! The incision was small, and we had zero complications with it. I should mention, though, that if there is a problem, you can certainly bring your pet back to the clinic and they’ll take a look. Overall, I’m so impressed with the experience that I had here, and for about ¼ of the cost of what my vet was going to charge. I highly recommend this clinic!

My rating is for scheduling. I can’t speak to the service. A friend recommended them for the great price. But attempting to schedule in March or April is impossible. I called at the beginning of March and was told that the earliest appointment available to have my cat neutered was at the end of April. Now, at the beginning of April, I was called and told that the vets would be out the day the operation was scheduled. So unfortunately this location is not a good option in the spring.

If you are able to stand in the line here on a Saturday, you are obviously a saint of sorts. I’ve done it before in an emergency where I needed my cat’s shots updated and was going out of town on short notice. But my advice to anyone who is able, GO ON A TUESDAY OR THURSDAY. Period. The line is ungodly on Saturdays and I have experienced aggressive dogs becoming out of hand. (I blame the owners who have 8 Pitbulls with them in an SUV like they’re some type of breeders but can’t even handle their dogs.)
Obviously the reason the lines are so long is because the prices are so reasonable. I’m all for getting a good price but my main issue is with the stress on the pets. If you have a high anxiety animal, this place may not be a winner for you on Saturdays. The staff/​volunteers have always been pleasant in my few visits. The doctors have given tidbits of advice to myself and other’s that I’ve overheard. You won’t get shots for any cheaper in the city and hold on to your paperwork, they don’t have duplicates!

My self and my miniature poodle Poochie had a great visit and it was super affordable and convenient. We walked in a little after 10:15 and were all done before 10:45. I would recommend this facility for the services offered. I will be bringing Poochie back to be neutered in the new year. I almost forgot to mention. They are beyond knowledgeable and gentle and empathetic to both the patients and their owners. 5 paws up.

Great job! The folks at SNC were very nice and attentive to me and my cat Gizmo. The clinic is clean, efficient and affordable. i would recommend them to one and all.

I went to pick up a «flea and tick treatment» for my cat at the Spay and Neuter Clinic on a Saturday afternoon. After waiting in line for 20 minutes behind over 20 people with pets needing vaccinations, and trying to call to ask if I needed to wait in line but getting the machine, I went and knocked on the door and asked, «I just need to pick up a single dose of Frontline for my cat, can I do that now or do I need to wait in the line?» and was told I still had to wait in the line. I went back and waited for another HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES, standing in the line in the sun, on the sidewalk. When I was finally admitted, the vet assistant told me what they dispensed, and that it is flea coverage only. I asked if they didn’t dispense Frontline, and she said no. I asked if what they dispensed had the same active ingredient, and she said no. I asked if it was compatible on a cat who had been using Frontline, and another woman in scrubs who looked like a doctor said I could, and I asked if it worked as well, and the vet told me she would prefer Frontline. I left. ISSUES: 1) The website (screenshot below) says they offer «Flea & Tick treatment» at the walk-​in clinic. That should amended perhaps precisely what is dispensed should be listed. 2) Why are they dispensing something for fleas only, that the WHS staff there says is inferior to Frontline? 3) When I asked at the door about standing in the line since I did not have an animal needing vaccinations, and I mentioned Frontline by name, it seems reasonable to think that the employee (not a volunteer, but an employeee) could have told me that they do not dispense Frontline and given me some specific information instead of leaving me standing for another EIGHTY MINUTES. I appreciate the Spay and Neuter Clinic’s existence, and WHS’s mission, but that does not excuse poor management and execution of services, or incorrect information on the website.

Knowledgeable staff who offer a range of services at a very cheap price! The staff is made up primarily of volunteers who do this because they clearly love animals. While we had to wait in line for shots, it was well worth the wait. Our puppy had the chance to socialize with other pets, the staff provided pets with water, and once we were in the clinic, we were out in just a few minutes. The staff was cheerful and provided some great advice and answered all of our questions. Had we gone to another vet, the cost would have been $ 200+ more than what we paid. The savings provided us with a little extra cash to treat our puppy after his shots!

I took my dog here about a week ago to get neutered. Though the experience at the time was fine, the aftermath wasn’t great.
I took him in on a Thursday, which is the last day they’re open before their weekend begins (Fri-​Sun). He was fine the rest of the day Thursday, but Friday evening into Saturday I noticed pus was oozing out of the incision. I had to take him to an emergency clinic and ended up dropping a significant chunk of change– more than it would’ve cost to get him neutered at a regular vet in the first place. Had I done that, I also likely would not have ended up having to pay to take him back to my vet to get the pus situation taken care of– they usually cover follow up appointments assuming you had them their in the first place.
I’m not blaming the Spay & Neuter Center for the infection– this could happen anywhere you take your animal. However, the problem is that they’re not open for three days over the weekend. If you’re going to get your animal neutered there, I would recommend going early in the week so you can take them back if you need to without having to pay exorbitant vet fees on top of the original fee to neuter your pet.

So before I actually took my dog in, I did a google search for low cost spay and National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center came up. The website said it was $ 160 for the package I wanted (shots, spay, microchip and other incidentials) which was so reasonable compared to some places that were $ 250-​$ 500 and required overnight stay and all sorts of things.
I e-​mailed for an appointment and was shocked (and thrilled) to get a response within about 1 hour with an appointment the following week as well as instructions on what to do before the surgery and what to expect after the surgery.
I have a 4 lb dog and was honestly crazy worried about the surgery in general because she is so small, but also how she would do with strangers since she is an inside dog and is generally scared of her own shadow.
I received a reminder call the day before and then went to drop her off the next morning. When I brought her in, I expected they were going to want to put a leash on her and make her walk back, which she hates, but the staff person took her straight from my arms, let me pet her and reassure her that she would be okay (little dog owners understand this lol) and then carried her back, talking to her and just being so gentle with her. The lady that took her was so kind, my dog didn’t even react like she was scared, other than the Chihuahua shake.
I thought I would have to wait to pick her up until 5:30, but I was actually asked when I wanted to pick her up and offered a time as early as 3:30, which was great since I sat at my office and worried about her all day.
When I came to pick her up, they asked my dogs name were able to tell me exactly how she was and how she handled the surgery without even having to look her up, which I found exceptional. A staff person came and sat down with me to go over the discharge instructions, and then I just had to pay and wait for her to be brought out. They recommended that the pain pills be wrapped in treats of some sort because the taste, which worked well for my dog. She was back to normal the next day, though she walked around moaning at me to take the e-​collar off (don’t tell, but I didn’t exactly follow the 10 day rule).
Anyway, I have been to other places where the animals are treated like a number, but the people who work here are absolutely amazing! I happened to be at the office in the morning when several dogs of all sizes were being dropped off and picked up and they treated each one with such care, I would have no qualms about recommending someone take their pet here to be spayed/​neutered.
I am later than intended in posting this review — but because of that I am happy to say my dog is perfectly fine and now about 3 weeks later her scar is totally healed with no issues at all and we will be going back for her shots next year.

Low price shots friendly service for your little pet friend. I suggest you go on a weekday because it will get crowded.

I volunteer here, so of course I’m a little biased, but the staff and volunteers are incredibly friendly and take such good care of each and every animal that comes through the doors (and at a low, or no cost). Some people might not know, but there’s another program associated for the S/​N center that traps feral cats in the DC area and vaccinates and spays/​neuters them before returning to the communities. This is a great community service and ensures the animals in the district are happy and healthy!

My husband and I decided to bring our golden retriever puppy here after looking at all of our options and reading the reviews here. Our experience was wonderful, from extremely polite emails and calls that were timely and answered all of our questions, to the friendly staff we met when there. She had no complications, was treated so well while there, and was back to her usual self in no time. We go to a vet in Arlington, but based on our experience, I would recommend the Washington spay & neuter clinic to anyone. Since they only perform limited number of procedures, they are specialized — like picking a specialist for yourself! I could have paid $ 400 for the same procedure in Arlington, but this was first class treatment and was much more affordable. 5 stars!

Another very postive experience here. These folks love what they do and I for one totally appreciate them! My Baxter was neutered today and yes it was a «cattle call,» but the most humane, comforting, professional and compassionate process possible. Clean, efficient and AFFORDABLE at $ 130.00 that included the collar, meds, and a nail trim! Please consider donating on your way out.

Low cost spay/​neuter clinic for MD and VA residents. Free for DC residents. Clinic sessions are Mon-​Thu and one Sun a month. Sign up advance via phone or email. I recently finished round two of two ferals for spay/​neuter service, and have the next round scheduled for the next weekend go. It’s a bit crowd on Sunday mornings for drop off, but the staff and volunteers handle it pretty well, when the critters are ready for pick up, they stagger that out with calls to let you know that you can get your critter (s). I will keep going back until I run out of ferals!

Yes, the price was great — especially compared to the vet. Our vet even wanted to make a ridiculous profit off the pain medication, not only post op, but during the operation. But price a side — the professionalism & care of this clinic compared to our for profit vet was like night and day. We had a great experience, no complications and would recommend in a heartbeat.

I am fostering four kittens for the Washington Humane Society. Although it was a pain getting here (DC traffic at its finest), the staff was very accomodating and friendly. I didn’t get any names unfortunately, but the lady at the front explained the entire spay/​neuter procedure to us early in the morning and even helped us sort out which vaccines they needed to be given at that time. I was a little late for my morning appointment, but they were forgiving. When I went to pick the kittens up in the afternoon, a volunteer sat down with me and patiently went over everything I needed to be aware of post-​op. Overall, a very pleasant experience!

I had a great experience with this center. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable and you cannot beat the price. My vet was quoting $ 600 for the services I received today (Spay, eCollar, microchip & meds) and I paid $ 160.
The only negative was that no one took the time to walked me through the paperwork specific to my Bumble Bee. It wasn’t until I got home that I saw a Post-​surgical note that said «Pyometra» with no other comments. My appointment was on a Thursday and the clinic is closed until Monday so I won’t be able to speak with anyone until then.
I understand that its a high volume center but any findings like that should be pointed out and discussed with the owner.
I hope to update this with good news when I speak to them on Monday!

So far, so good. Took my pup here for neutering a few days ago and, despite being really groggy when he got home (to be expected), he was pretty much back to his normal, crazy puppy self the next day. His incision was small and is already healing nicely. We had to take him to our regular vet coincidentally a couple days later for a heartworm shot and even our regular vet said that they did a good job with his neutering, which was nice.
The whole thing cost us $ 130, as opposed to the roughly $ 700 we were quoted from our regular vet… a much better deal in my humble opinion. The facility is nice and clean. The staff is friendly and takes the time to explain pain meds and post care. All in all — no complaints. Definitely recommend.

I’m unsure of how to rate my experience with this clinic. One the one hand, they were very professional and efficient. On the other hand, we wound up at the ER vet the day of our puppy’s spay because her incision was open and oozing.
I would normally say that it was likely caused by our dog’s hyperactivity, but we discovered the opening (it was literally a hole) pretty soon after we picked her up, and she was not at all active between the spay and the discovery. The ER vet indicated that sometimes things like this happen with these clinics, because they move so fast and do so many in a day.
The icing on the cake was the GIGANTIC e-​collar they zip tied to my dog’s collar. She’s a 10 lb dog and this cone was large enough for a 50 pound beast. It was seriously ridiculous. She couldn’t lift her head, and it was zip tied to the collar so we couldn’t even remove it to help her eat.
All in all, my dog is doing okay now and I’m grateful for that. In the future I“ll be more cognizant about these clinics that do things like an assembly line. I think some quality is lost in the process.

We had an awesome experience here with the neutering of our puppy. The process was clear, easy, affordable, and EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL. The staff truly loves what they do and their affection toward our puppy and the others in there was heartfelt.
We were also able to get his last round of shots, a flea treatment and 6 months of heartworm meds all for 210, including the surgery. I would highly recommend this facility.