Animal Humane New Mexico - Donor-Subsidized Veterinary Clinic
615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Website ↗
Sliding-scale fees
What you'll pay verified
Free TNR for feral/community cats — Feral and community cats are trapped, sterilized, vaccinated and returned at no charge; cats must arrive in a feral cat trap during the 7–7:30 am check-in window. ✓
Needs-based donor-subsidized spay/neuter — Spay/neuter services are offered at donor-subsidized rates to clients who qualify based on need, as New Mexico's first need-based low-cost vet clinic. ✓
Peaceful Paws end-of-life assistance — The Peaceful Paws program helps cover the cost of euthanasia and cremation for pet owners, with no income requirements to qualify. ✓
Good to knowNew Mexico's first donor-subsidized vet clinic for pet owners based on need; low-income pricing published: cats $25 males / $35 females, dogs $50-$100; services: TNR, spay/neuter, preventative care; free vaccinations and microchips at community pet health fairs. Source ↗
Free to low-cost spay/neuter for residents — The city's Animal Welfare Department offers free to low-cost spay/neuter vouchers and a lottery program for low- to moderate-income Albuquerque residents; proof of address and income is required at service. ✓
$25 adoption fee includes spay/neuter — Adopting from the department costs $25 and covers the spay/neuter surgery, routine vaccinations, microchip, and pet license. ✓
Good to knowCity-run shelter programs: 'Spay Your Mama' (free spay for mother dogs/cats when the litter is surrendered for adoption); free-to-low-cost spay/neuter lottery for low- and moderate-income residents; AWD Preventative Care Clinic. Source ↗
Free TNR for community cats — Street Cat Hub provides free trap-neuter-return for community cats across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, powered by donations, with 60,000+ cats fixed since 2014. ✓
Occasional owned-cat days for low-income clients — The Hub occasionally opens surgery days for owned cats of income-qualified clients; help with trapping is available at 505-247-9357. ✓
Good to knowPrimarily TNR support for unowned street cats; occasional 'owned cat' clinic days for qualified low-income clients; call for availability. Source ↗
Ask about payment plans and CareCredit — many clinics listed above offer them; terms vary, so ask before treatment.
Compare spay/neuter prices — nonprofit clinics often publish flat fees far below private practices.
Vet school hospitals — supervised students provide quality care at reduced rates, though specialty services can still be pricey; always ask for a written estimate.
Call 211 — dial 2-1-1 to find local pet financial-aid programs.
Where can I find a low-cost vet in Albuquerque, NM?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Animal Humane New Mexico - Donor-Subsidized Veterinary Clinic, Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department - Eastside Shelter, Street Cat Hub. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Where can I get low-cost spay/neuter in Albuquerque, NM?
Options include: Animal Humane New Mexico - Donor-Subsidized Veterinary Clinic, Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department - Eastside Shelter, Street Cat Hub. Many offer the lowest prices with no income verification.
