- Animals must be younger than five years old to obtain an appointment.
TCAP veterinary staff will deny pets for sterilization that are less than 2 lbs or 80 lbs or more for surgery.
- Pets cannot have a history of health conditions such as breathing difficulties, history of seizures, heart murmurs, or clotting.
- If dogs are actively in heat, they may be rescheduled for a later date, when they have finished their cycle.
- If a male pet’s under 6 months of age has an undescended testicle on the day of their appointment, they will need to be rescheduled until the testicle descends or until the pet reaches 6 months of age.
- Due to special diagnostic and anesthetic needs, TCAP does not perform surgery or dental cleanings on French Bulldogs, Pugs, English Bulldogs, Olde English Bulldogs, or any mixes of these breeds.
- Due to special diagnostic and anesthetic needs, TCAP does not perform surgery or dental cleanings on Persian cats or any mixes of this breed.
Additional Fees
| Antibiotics | $15 |
| In heat | $10 |
Crypt Orchid | $20-$40 |
Pregnant* | $20-$40 |
* Spay procedures terminate active pregnancies. TCAP does not have diagnostic equipment to verify if a pet is pregnant prior to a spay.
- TCAP recommends pre-surgical intraoral radiographs (dental x-rays) to check for pre-existing pathology. TCAP does not perform intraoral radiographs.
- TCAP considers a dental specialist as an extension of the primary care veterinary team in providing oral health care.
- While TCAP does not extract teeth that are not loose and easily removed, if a jaw fracture occurs during extractions your pet will be referred to a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist.
- Due to special diagnostic and anesthetic needs, TCAP does not perform surgery or dental cleanings on French Bulldogs, Pugs, English Bulldogs, Olde English Bulldogs, or any mixes of these breeds.
- Due to special diagnostic and anesthetic needs, TCAP does not perform surgery or dental cleanings on Persian cats or any mixes of this breed.
Additional Fees
| Minor Extractions | $10 |
| Minor Extractions | $20 |
Maximum Extractions | $60 |
- Every pet will receive a free cursory physical exam prior to being vaccinated. This exam is extremely brief and is to make certain that your pet is healthy enough to be vaccinated.
- Your pet must be bright, alert, responsive, hydrated, eating and drinking normally and have pink gums. For a complete, comprehensive physical exam to discuss any problem your pet is having, please see your full service veterinarian.
- Because our wellness veterinarian must look at every pet, we cannot vaccinate your pet while it is in your vehicle. If you cannot get your pet in line for the exam, then we cannot vaccinate your pets.
- All dogs must be on a tight leash. Retractable or loose leashes are not allowed for the safety of your pet and other clients and their pet.
- All cats must be in a carrier. Cats not in carriers will not be vaccinated.
- Please ensure that your pet does not bite or attack another customer or pet. TCAP is not responsible for the actions of other pets and/or customers while you wait in line.
- At some of our events, you and your pet(s) may have to wait outside while in line to be seen. Please prepare for the weather when attending vaccine clinics.
- TCAP facilities do not have a public bathroom.
- Cats that have an ear tip will be considered feral (unfriendly, not able to be safely handled). For the safety of the cat and our staff, TCAP will not be able to vaccinate, recheck, or provide wellness services for cats with an ear tip without an appointment for sedation at an additional cost of $20 and the qualifying factors for sedation being met (such as age, health, etc).
