Options for financing your pet’s veterinary care may include:
Consider getting a second option from another veterinarian who may offer services for less or suggest another approach to care.
You can find a veterinary clinic in your area using the ABVMA Directory.
A pet insurance plan can help manage veterinary costs by paying a monthly fee, saving you money in the event of an accident or illness, and even with their ongoing wellness care.
Our recommended provider is Fetch Pet Insurance Canada.
Provides essential health care for ill or injured animals. If you are low-income, disabled, or a senior residing in Alberta, speak to your veterinarian about eligibility.
Offers no-cost veterinary services to qualified, low-income clients, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and more.
Provides a grant to cover a portion of urgent, non-elective medical costs for sick or injured companion animals to those who meet the low-income requirements.
Assists qualified, low-income households with spaying or neutering their cat and/or dog for a small administration fee.
Assists low-income households with humane euthanasia for those facing an end-of-life decision for your pet. For details, please email our team or call 780-229-2945.
If these options haven’t worked for you, you can return to our HELP Tool to find more ideas tailored to different concerns.
If you’re thinking of re-homing your pet, we recommend taking steps to find them a new home yourself before bringing them to a rescue or shelter. Pets often do better if they can go directly to a new family. For tips on how to responsibly rehome your pet, read our guide.
If you still have questions or want to talk about other options, please submit a support request below and a member of our team will get in touch with you.