Wellness at the Community Pet Clinic
The CPC's low-cost Wellness Clinic is located at 57 N Champlain St in Burlington.
Appointments for the Wellness Clinic are available on Tuesdays from 9AM - 1PM and Wednesdays from 9:30AM - 4:30PM.
Please view our services and pricing below.
UPDATE 3/13/24: Now accepting all appointments!
The CPC's Wellness Clinic is now accepting new appointments! Click below to request an appointment online. Clients are also welcome to call our scheduling line at (802) 923-9028 or email wellness@hsccvt.org for scheduling assistance.
Wellness Clinic Services
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+ Reduced Price: $35*
+ Standard Price: $55*
Wellness exams are basic examinations for healthy pets, and are required for vaccinations to ensure your animal is healthy enough to receive a vaccine. If you have a specific health concern, please book a sick pet visit.
Please note that sedation is not available at our Wellness Clinic location. If you are interested in a service that may require sedation, please call our scheduling line at (802) 923-9028.
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old pricing of $20 (Reduced Price) and $50 (Standard Price) will be honored for your appointment.
+ Reduced Price: $50*
+ Standard Price: $70
Sick Pet Visits are extended exams for specific health concerns. We are able to treat a number of medical concerns, including eye/ear infections, gastrointenstinal issues, urinary tract infections, and more. The price of a sick pet visit covers the exam - any necessary testing and treatment/medication are an additional charge.
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old Reduced Price of $40 will be honored for your appointment.
Please note that the CPC is not an emergency animal hospital and is unable to provide care for medical emergencies. Please also note that we are not equipped to provide x-rays or diagnostic ultrasounds. If your animal’s condition is very involved or requires advanced diagnostics, we may need to refer you to a partner veterinarian.
Emergencies that require urgent attention and should be addressed ASAP at an emergency veterinary clinic:
- Severe trauma (hit by a car, big fall, dog fight, etc.)
- Trauma to the eye
- Broken bones
- Cat not eating for 36 hours
- Cat not urinating for 24 hours ("blocked cat")
- Potential ingestion of toxin or foreign object
- Collapse
- Unable to breathe
- Severe burns
- Active bleeding
- Actively having a seizure
- Heat stroke
- Vomiting more than once an hour for more than 4 hours
- Vomiting blood
- Dark black tar-like stool or bloody diarrhea
- Constipation and straining to defecate for more than 12 hours
- Unconscious/unresponsive animal
- Pyometra or purulent discharge / foul odor from vulva
- Porcupine quills
If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact your local emergency animal hospital as soon as possible.
Emergency animal hospitals in Burlington:
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS): (802) 391-8412
Peak Veterinary Referral Center: (802) 878-2022
Animal Poison Hotlines:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 888-426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline: 800-213-6680
Please note that sedation is not available at our Wellness Clinic location. If you are interested in a service that may require sedation, please call our scheduling line at (802) 923-9028.
Vaccine | Reduced Price |
Standard Price*
|
Rabies | $15 | $25 |
PureVax Rabies | $25 | $35 |
Feline Distemper (FVRCP) | $15 |
$25
|
Canine Distemper (DA2PP) | $15 | $25 |
Bordetella (Canine Kennel Cough) | $15 | $25 |
Canine Influenza | $30 | $40 |
Lyme Disease (Canine) | $30 | $40 |
Leptospirosis (Canine) | $20 | $30 |
PureVax FeLV (Feline Leukemia) | $25 | $35 |
Please note that all vaccines require a wellness exam. Click here for a description of all vaccines.
Rabies vaccines are good for 1 year; if your pet has a record of a previous rabies vaccine, a 3-year vaccine certificate can be issued.
Please note that your pet may need a booster vaccine after 3-4 weeks, depending on the vaccine and your pet's vaccination history.
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old pricing will be honored for your appointment.
Test |
Reduced Price*
|
Standard Price* |
FIV/FeLV Test (Feline) | $35 | $50 |
Heartworm/Tickborne Testing (Canine) | $35 | $50 |
Urinalysis | $36 |
$45
|
Fecal Test | $36 | $45 |
Adult Wellness Bloodwork Panel | $80 | $100 |
If you are interested in a specific test not listed here, please email us at wellness@hsccvt.org to inquire about availability.
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old pricing will be honored for your appointment.
+ Heartgard: monthly heartworm preventative for dogs
Weight | 1 dose | 6 doses |
0-25 lbs | $10 | $40 |
26-50 lbs | $10 | $50 |
51-100 lbs | $10 | $60 |
Please note that this medication is only available to purchase at a Wellness Clinic appointment, and cannot be dispensed in between appointments or on a walk-in basis. If you are an existing client needing medication outside of an appointment, please order through our online pharmacy.
The CPC offers a range of flea/tick preventatives including Nexgard (canine) and Nexgard Combo (feline). Prices vary depending on the product and dosage.
Please note that these medications are only available to purchase at a Wellness Clinic appointment, and cannot be dispensed in between appointments or on a walk-in basis. If you are an existing client needing medication outside of an appointment, please order through our online pharmacy.
+ Reduced Price: $20 each
+ Standard Price: $40 each*
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old price of $20 will be honored for your appointment.
+ Reduced Price: $15
+ Standard Price: $20
Nail trims can be booked as stand-alone appointments, or can be added on to any wellness or sick pet exam. Nail trims are included in all spay/neuter surgeries at no additional charge.
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old price of $15 will be honored for your appointment.
+ Reduced Price: $20
+ Standard Price: $25*
Anal gland expressions can be booked as stand-alone appointments, or can be added on to any wellness or sick pet exam.
*New pricing: effective 4/1/24! If you booked an appointment prior to 3/18/24, the old pricing of $20 will be honored for your appointment.
Deposit Policy
The CPC requires a deposit in order to book an appointment. Deposits can be refunded if an appointment is cancelled with at least 48 hrs notice. Deposit amounts are as follows:
Wellness Exam | $35 |
Sick Pet Visit | $50 |
Nail Trim | $15 |
Anal Gland Expression | $20 |
Forms of payment accepted include credit/debit cards and cash (cash deposits must be dropped off at 142 Kindness Court within 2 days of booking the appointment).
Contact:
Phone: (802) 923-9028
Email: wellness@hsccvt.org
Hours & Locations
CPC Wellness Clinic
57 N Champlain St, Burlington, VT
Tuesdays: 9AM - 1PM*
Wednesdays: 9:30AM - 4:30PM*
*By appointment only
CPC Spay/Neuter Clinic
142 Kindness Ct, S. Burlington, VT
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays*
*By appointment only
Online Pharmacy
Do I Qualify for Reduced Price Services?
If the number of people in your household is: | Your gross household income cannot exceed: |
1 | $25,536 |
2 | $34,488 |
3 | $43,440 |
4 | $52,416 |
5 | $61,368 |
6 | $70,320 |
7 | $79,296 |
8 | $88,248 |
9 | $97,224 |
The CPC is one of HSCC's Surrender Prevention Programs, which help keep animals in their homes with the people who love them whenever possible.
Click here to learn more about other programs & services and visit our Resources page for information on a variety of pet care topics.