Where can I find a low-cost vet in Columbus, OH?

2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, Columbus Humane Essential Care Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.

Low-cost vet care in Columbus, OH

Affordable veterinary clinics, humane society programs, and vet school hospitals in Columbus — verified from official sources.

2 clinics listed
1 sliding-scale

Veterinarian stabilizing a dog with its owner

At a glance: Columbus

Clinics listed: 2
Sliding-scale fees: 1 clinics

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Low-cost vet clinics

Vet school hospital

Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

601 Vernon L Tharp St, Columbus, OH 43210 Website ↗

Good to knowVeterinary teaching hospital — services are performed by supervised veterinary students, often at reduced rates. Also operates the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic (655 Vernon L. Tharp St, (614) 292-1573), OSU's primary-care facility focused on accessible, lower-cost care. Source ↗

Phone: (614) 292-3551
Address: 601 Vernon L Tharp St, Columbus, OH 43210

Wellness exams
Vaccinations
Dental care
Surgery
Emergency care

Official source: vmc.vet.osu.edu

Humane Society clinic

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center

3772 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 Website ↗

Sliding-scale fees

Good to knowPublishes prices: wellness exams cats $50 / dogs $75, microchips $15, plus free drive-thru Community Vaccine Clinics March–October. Built to serve Franklin County's pets living below the poverty line, with wrap-around services for families in need. Source ↗

Phone: (614) 602-6700
Address: 3772 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

Wellness exams
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Surgery

Official source: www.columbushumane.org

Ways to make vet care affordable

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a low-cost vet in Columbus, OH?: 2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, Columbus Humane Essential Care Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.