Chisholm Trail Spay/Neuter & Preventative Care Project

We at Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic recognize the importance of controlling pet overpopulation and the prevention of animal health disease through vaccination and preventative products.  Our mission is to provide the opportunity for pets to be surgically sterilized, receive vaccinations and preventative care at an affordable rate to the residents of Caldwell County and surrounding areas.  We will have limited spaces available on scheduled days throughout the year.

Please be aware that this is a low-cost spay/neuter project which means that numerous pets will have surgery by veterinarians in a short amount of time.  Take this into consideration as the procedures are quicker and generic materials, including medications, suture, draping materials, instruments, etc, will be used and technicians will be examining pets prior to surgery.  This is different from our spays and neuters performed during regular business hours where more time is allotted per surgery and each pet gets a thorough examination by the veterinarian, pre-anesthetic blood work is offered and pain medications are sent home.

The vaccines used in this program are of the one year duration and not 3 year vaccinations. The vaccines will require annual boosters to prevent disease.

• Surgery Check in is between 7 – 8 AM.  A pick up time will be assigned at drop off.  
• No food after 10 pm the night before.
• Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier.  All cats must be in carriers.  Feral cats must be in traps.
• Each patient will be evaluated by a techician and services will be discussed.  Payment is due prior to surgery.  Any additional charges will be collected when the pet is discharged.
• Each pet will require written proof of a current rabies vaccination.  Rabies tags are not proof.  If records are not presented then your pet will be vaccinated for rabies at an additional fee.
• Pets need to be picked up at designated times.  If this time changes you will receive a phone call.  Please be sure that you are available for phone contact the day of your pet’s surgery.   If your pet is not picked up by a designated person at their time of discharge you will be responsible for boarding fee.
• All pets will receive a small tattoo on their abdomen to signify that your pet has been sterilized.  All feral cats will have their left ear tipped.
• All patients will receive an injection for pain that should last between 24-36 hours.
• Aggressive pets will be muzzled and may be sent home if they are not able to be handled.  Patients that are in poor health or have contagious diseases will also be turned away to protect the health of our other patients.
• Aggressive and impatient clients will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to participate in future low-cost programs.  We are providing a service to the community at a high volume and waiting times are expected at drop off and pick up.  

Our next scheduled date will be on

September 15, 2010 at our Lockhart Location

September 20, 2010 at our Luling Location

Please call (512)620-0111(Lockhart) or (830)875-2456 (Luling) for a reservation.