Yes, we do employ a full-time veterinarian, Dr. Charles Collins, DVM. We also contract with local veterinarians to help provide spay/neuter services at our low-cost SPCA Spay & Neuter Clinic, located at 515 W. 2nd Street, Freeport, Texas.
We have several full-time veterinary technicians who provide simple medical services to our shelter pets, including vaccinations, a brief health assessment, internal parasite screens, and heartworm tests for dogs. All of our shelter team members monitor our shelter pets daily for any signs of illness or injury. If an animal at the shelter is ill or injured, our shelter team will assess the injury and/or symptoms and provide pain relief and antibiotics as necessary. If any animal is severely injured or very ill, and if we have funds available, we may arrange for care at a local veterinary hospital. We rely strictly upon donations set aside for this purpose. When you adopt an animal from our shelter, your new pet will qualify for a free wellness exam from one of our partner veterinarians. We strongly urge you to set up this appointment within three to five days of adopting your new pet. In the event that your veterinarian discovers a health issue that you are unable or unwilling to treat, you may return the pet to the shelter within ten business days. You will not receive a refund, but you will have up to a year to choose a different pet to adopt.
