Spay-Neuter
Notice
Please note: The Spay-Neuter Clinic is at 1155 Stewart’s Corners Rd in Genoa, NOT 3438 Shingle Valley Rd in Genoa.
Integrated Veterinary Services’ mission is to provide low-cost spay/neuter services. This does not mean low QUALITY, however. Dr. Tracey has performed thousands of spay-neuter procedures. Our anesthesia protocol is extremely safe and effective and includes two different pain medications. We also perform local blocks on every patient, so three different forms of pain control are working to keep your pet comfortable. There is one-on-one monitoring from the time your pet is induced (goes under anesthesia) until he or she is awake enough to go back to the cat or dog room.
So how do we keep fees so affordable? We have very low overhead. What overhead we do have is spread out over a fairly large number of surgeries per day. And because all we do is spay-neuter, we do not have to have x-ray machines, bloodwork machines, dental equipment, etc. All this equipment is very expensive and these costs must be built into the fee structure at a regular practice.
Should I spay/neuter?
There is a lot of controversy right now about spaying and neutering dogs. Do it or not? At what age? Removal of reproductive organs or just sterilization? These are questions you will need to research and speak with your regular veterinarian about. Whatever you decide PLEASE be responsible!! There are not enough homes….
For cats on the other hand, there is no question in my mind! I am not aware of any research that shows detrimental effects of spaying and neutering cats, even as young as 3 months of age. There are SO many cats and they are SO prolific. Uncontrolled breeding leads to over-crowding, disease, suffering, death. Lets break this cycle and spay and neuter our cats early!!
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WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PATIENTS WHO HAVE CERTAIN CHRONIC CONDITIONS, SUCH AS SEIZURE DISORDER, CLOTTING ISSUES, HEART OR OTHER ORGAN FAILURE, ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS. IF YOUR PET HAS MEDICAL PROBLEMS PLEASE CALL TO DISCUSS BEFORE SCHEDULING SURGERY.
Thank you for considering IVS for your pet’s spay/neuter! Please utilize our REGISTRATION FORM to reserve a space at a future spay/neuter clinic.
We require a $30 deposit to save a spot for your pet. This ensures that we have the proper number of animals for the clinic day. You will be prompted to pay the deposit when you submit your registration form. The $30 deposit is non-refundable, but if you need to reschedule, we can issue a $15 refund, and you will have to re-register online.
2024 Fees
We do not participate in pet health insurance or Care Credit
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dog Spay | 0-50lb – $140 |
| 51-75lb – $160 | |
| 76-100lb – $200 | |
| Dog Neuter | 0-50lb – $130 |
| 51-75lb – $150 | |
| 76-100lb – $170 | |
| Cat Spay | $85 |
| Cat Neuter | $65 |
| Rabies | $10 |
| Distemper | $15 |
| Microchip | $15 |
| Extra Pain Medication (Dogs) | $10 |
Additional information
- By law, we can issue a 3 year rabies certificate only if you provide a previous rabies certificate.
- Vaccinations are only provided for animals having surgery.
- Additional charges may apply if animal is in heat or pregnant, aggressive, or over 100lbs.
- Ear mite treatment is $5.
- We must treat all animals who come in with fleas so we don’t contaminate the building or other pets.
- Flea Treatment is $20 for dogs over 50lb, $15 for dogs 11lb-50lb, and $10 for cats and dogs under 10lb.
Additional Pain Medications
All pets are given three different types of pain medication at the time of surgery. For dogs it lasts 24 hours and for cats up to three days. Most pets are completely covered for pain with this protocol, but we want you to have the option of additional pain medications for dogs if you think your pet may need them.
What to expect
The main way we are able to keep fees low is by doing a high volume of surgeries per day. We are always looking for ways to make drop-off and pick-up as fast and easy as possible. So although we hate it when people have to wait, there may be a slight delay when you arrive to drop off or pick up your pet.
COVID- we are now doing car-side check in. Please remain in your vehicle until a staff member checks you in. ABSOLUTELY no children under 18 years of age allowed to handle dogs. PLEASE let us know if your dog has any anxiety or aggression issues. these rules are to protect you, your pet, and our staff
Prior to Surgery
- No food after midnight the night before, water is okay.
- Cats should come in a clean, hard-sided cat carrier. One pet per carrier please! Also, we cannot guarantee your cat’s safety in a soft-sided carrier. Please line the carrier with a small towel you do not care about. Towels sometimes become soiled during the day. Your cat will be spending the day in the carrier so please consider this when considering the size of the carrier.
- We do not stock cones. If you think your pet will bother the incision, you can get a cone from your regular vet or a pet/farm store.
Day of Surgery
Please arrive at 1155 Stewart’s Corners Rd, Genoa, NY 13071 between 7:30am and 9:30am
Please remain in your vehicle. We will be watching for you but feel free to text 315-730-3934 to let us know you are here. A staff member will come to your car to check you in and take your pet to the building.
Please inform us if your dog has any anxiety or aggression issues.
No children under 18 years of age is allowed to handle dogs.
Due to an unfortunate increase in the number of unsocialized, unmanageable, untrained, anxious, and aggressive pets, we may require you to accompany your dog into the building for sedation AND/OR may require you to wait in the parking lot until the dog is completely anesthetized. There is a additional charge of $40 (dogs under 50#) or $80 (dogs over 50#) to cover the cost of extra meds and time required to deal with dangerous dogs. If we deem your dog unhandleable, we reserve the right to cancel your dog’s procedure. If your dog’s behavior requires you to stay with him/her to ensure the safety of our staff, but you cannot comply, we reserve the right cancel your dog’s procedure. Your deposit will not be refunded. Aggressive cats will be charged an additional $5-$10. Thank you for understanding.
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After Surgery
- Dog pickup is 3-5:30pm the same day, unless otherwise noted. Cat pick-up is 5-5:30pm the same day, unless otherwise noted.
- The balance is due at pick-up. Cash, check, or card is accepted. Extra charges may apply if your pet is pregnant, has fleas or ear mites, is aggressive, or weighs over 100 lbs.
- All animals receive three (3) types of pain medication the day of surgery. This combination works very well for most pets. Additional pain meds ($10) are available to take home if you feel your pet has a low pain threshold.
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