Veterinary Services
Clinic Policies
H.E.A.R.T., Inc. is a small nonprofit clinic with limited appointment capacity. Our mission is to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia by increasing access to veterinary care for pet owners who otherwise could not afford it — helping pets stay healthy, stay home, and stay with the people who love them. The policies below help us make sure our limited resources reach the clients and pets our mission is designed to serve.
Eligibility & Breeder Policy
Because our resources are limited, our services are reserved for income limited pet owners in our community. Breeders do not qualify for our general veterinary services (including vaccines, wellness exams, and routine care), as intentional breeding is a discretionary, income-generating activity that falls outside our mission.
We do offer spay/neuter services to breeding pets, along with any services provided in direct conjunction with that procedure, as this supports our core mission of reducing shelter intake.
If we discover that an individual using our services is a breeder we will discontinue services to them immediately. Any previously scheduled appointments will be cancelled.
Right to Refuse Service
H.E.A.R.T., Inc. reserves the right to refuse treatment, service, or appointments to any client at our discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, situations where:
- A client isn't income limited
- A client has misrepresented their eligibility or circumstances
- A client's needs fall outside the scope of our mission or services
- A client engages in behavior toward our staff, volunteers, or other clients that is abusive, threatening, or disrespectful
- Continuing to serve a client would compromise our ability to serve other pet owners in need, given our limited capacity and resources
We appreciate the community's understanding as we work to use our resources responsibly and equitably.
Price
Exams
Wellness Exam
This is the charge on a normal business day. Please note except during vaccination clinics an exam is required for any vaccinations to be administered.
Sick Exam
Same day during a normal business day
Emergency Exam
This is for same day emergent during regular business hours.
Emergency Surgery After Hours
We cannot always accommodate requests for emergency surgery after hours. If we can provide these services we must have a large charge to cover costs of orchestrating this. Despite this emergency fee, our costs are typically significantly below for profit clinics. If the pet is not already spayed/neutered this will be performed at the owners expense. If surgery is determined not appropriate the client is still responsible for the emergency fee.
Wellness/Vaccination Services
Please note except at high volume vaccination clinics an exam is required with any vaccinations.
Rabies Vaccination 1 year
Required in Maryland for all Dogs, Cats and Ferrets (pet must be 12 weeks of age or older to receive this vaccination). H.E.A.R.T., Inc. will not provide services for your pet if s/he is rabies eligible and unvaccinated or if the administration of rabies vaccination is declined.
H.E.A.R.T. Inc. does not carry the non-adjuvanted rabies vaccines.
Rabies Vaccination 3 year
Required in Maryland for all Dogs, Cats and Ferrets (pet must be 12 weeks of age or older to receive this vaccination). H.E.A.R.T., Inc will not provide services for your pet if s/he is rabies eligible and unvaccinated or if the administration of rabies vaccination is declined. Owner must have proof of prior rabies vaccination to obtain a 3 year vaccination for their pet. H.E.A.R.T. Inc. does not carry the non-adjuvanted rabies vaccines.
DHLPP 1 year Vaccination
For dogs (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine
DHLPP 3-4 weeks booster Vaccination
For dogs (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine
DHLPP 3 year Vaccination
For dogs (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine
DHPP 3-4 weeks Vaccination
For dogs (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine (without Lepto)
DHPP 1 year Vaccination
For dogs (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine (without Lepto)
Lepto 3-4 week Vaccination
Lepto 1 year Vaccination
Bordetella Oral Vaccination
Dogs only - 1 year Item
Common name "Kennel Cough" vaccine
FVRCP 3-4 week Vaccination
Cats Only (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine
FVRCP 1 year Vaccination
Cats Only (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine
FVRCP 3 year Vaccination
Cats Only (this is a series vaccination, age of animal and prior vaccination history will be determined the number of vaccines needed and the duration of its efficacy)
Common name "Distemper" vaccine
Petstablished Microchip + Implantion + Registration
These chips will be automatically registered on your behalf.
Nail Trim Level 1
Animals that require only one team member
Nail Trim Level 2
Animals requiring 2 or more team members
Anal Gland Expression
Service available at exams
Diagnostics
All diagnostic results will be delivered via email
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork
Recommended prior to any specialty procedure or for pets 7 years of age or old undergoing a surgical procedure
Felv/FIV/HW Test
4Dx Heartworm Test
Tests for Heartworms, Lyme Disease, Ehrilichiolosis and Anaplasmosis
Fecal Antigen
Results may take 7-10 days
Urinalysis
Results may take 7-10 days
Skin/Ear Cytology
Skin Scrape
Fine Needle Aspirate
Results may take 7-10 days
Additional testing may be recommended based on examination
Parasite Treatment
Topical flea/tick will be applied automatically for any pet with fleas and the owner will be charged for the preventative
Canine - Heartworm Treatment Initial Consult
This is the cost of the exam however other potential costs for diagnostics and/or medications may apply depending on the animals previous veterinary care. Other common diagnostics, Heartworm test confirmation and microfilaria, young wellness or senior wellness dependent upon age of pet, 30 days of Doxycycline, 6 months of heartworm prevention and x-rays (optional) with 3 views of the chest as recommended by the American Heartworm Society.
Canine - Heartworm Treatment - for Dogs 2- 44 pounds
This is the cost includes the cost of the medication to kill the heartworms (for 3 injections), the medication to sedate the animal (for 3 visits). the staff time for treating and recovering the animal at each treatment and the steroids needed post treatment (for the 3 visits). Written prescriptions for sedating the animal post treatment will be provided to support lowest costs.
Canine - Heartworm Treatment - for Dogs 44.1- 88 pounds
This is the cost includes the cost of the medication to kill the heartworms (for 3 injections), the medication to sedate the animal (for 3 visits). the staff time for treating and recovering the animal at each treatment and the steroids needed post treatment (for the 3 visits). Written prescriptions for sedating the animal post treatment will be provided to support lowest costs.
Canine - Heartworm Treatment - for Dogs 88.1-110 pounds
This is the cost includes the cost of the medication to kill the heartworms (for 3 injections), the medication to sedate the animal (for 3 visits). the staff time for treating and recovering the animal at each treatment and the steroids needed post treatment (for the 3 visits). Written prescriptions for sedating the animal post treatment will be provided to support lowest costs.
Canine - Bravecto Flea/tick Treatment
Price is per dose. One dosage lasts for 3 months
Canine - Sentinel Spectrum
Price is per dose. One dosage lasts 1 month
Canine - Capstar
Price per dose. Any pet found with fleas during a visit with H.E.A.R.T., Inc. will be treated with Capstar at the owners cost.
Feline - Bravecto Plus
Price per dose. One dosage lasts for 2 months
Feline - Capstar
Any pet found with fleas during a visit with H.E.A.R.T., Inc. will be treated with Capstar at the owners cost.
Surgery
Routine Spay/Neuter Surgery
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is recommended for all surgeries (see Diagnostics section for fees). Maximum dog weight 100 pounds.
Canine - Spay
Puppies must be at least 8 weeks of age
Canine -Neuter
Puppies must be at least 8 weeks of age
Feline - Spay
Kittens must be at least 8 weeks of age and 2 pounds
Feline - Neuter
Kittens must be at least 8 weeks of age and 2 pounds
Additional Surgery Fees
These fees are in additional to the normal spay/neuter fees.
Umbilical Hernia
Feline - Cryptorchid Subcutaneous
Per testicle
Canine - Cryptorchid Subcutaneous
Per testicle
Felline - Cryptorchid Abdominal
Per testicle
Canine - Cryptorchid Abdominal
Per testicle
Feline - Pyometra
Canine - Pyometra
Rectal or Vaginal Prolapse
Additional Complex Anesthesia
Brachiocephalic monitoring fee
Feline - In heat additional charge
Canine - In heat additional charge
Feline - Pregnant additional charge
Canine - Pregnant additional charge
Canine - Hind Dewclaw Removal per dewclaw
Deciduous Tooth Removal
per tooth
General Surgery
Please note if H.E.A.R.T., Inc. is performing an anesthetic procedure (such as a surgery) on your pet, and your pet is not spayed/neutered, you will be required to have the pet spayed/neutered (if s/he is deemed healthy enough, old enough) for the procedure at your cost. Please note a separate anesthesia fee may be charged.
Aural Hematoma Repair
Per ear
Feline - Leg amputation
Canine - Leg Amputation
Leg amputations will not be performed on dogs weighing more than 50 pounds (Medical Director must review, discuss, consider any requested exceptions)
Feline - Tail Amputation
Canine - Tail Amputation
Feline - Toe Amputation
Canine- Toe Amputation
Canine - Cystotomy
Feline - Cystotomy
Feline/Canine - Dental Level 1 without x-rays
Please note we cannot determine the dental level with 100% certainty ahead of time. Until an animal is fully anesthetized.
Feline/Canine - Dental Level 2 without x-rays
Please note we cannot determine the dental level with 100% certainty ahead of time. Until an animal is fully anesthetized. Any dental requiring more than 1 hour will be charged an additional $75.00 per 15 minutes while the pet is under anesthesia
Feline/Canine - Dental Level 3 without x-rays
Please note we cannot determine the dental level with 100% certainty ahead of time. Until an animal is fully anesthetized. Any dental requiring more than 1 hour will be charged an additional $75.00 per 15 minutes while the pet is under anesthesia
Feline/Canine - Dental Level 4 without x-rays
Please note we cannot determine the dental level with 100% certainty ahead of time. Until an animal is fully anesthetized. Any dental requiring more than 1 hour will be charged an additional $75.00 per 15 minutes while the pet is under anesthesia
Canine - Entropion Repair
1 eye
Canine - Entropion Repair
2 eyes
Feline - Entropion Repair
1 eye
Feline - Entropion Repair
2 eyes
Canine - Enucleation
Per eye
Feline - Enucleation
Per eye
Canine - Exploratory Laparatomy/Foreign Body Removal
May require histopathology at an additional charge
Feline - Exploratory Laparatomy/Foreign Body Removal
May require histopathology at an additional charge
Gastropexy
Colopexy
Resection & Anastomosis
Vaginal/Rectal Prolapse
Feline - Perineal urethrostomy (PU)
Pinnectomy
Splenectomy
May require histopathology at an additional charge
Vulvoplasty
Other Surgery
If there is a particular surgery your pet needs and you do not see it listed here, please email us at info@heart4animals.org to see if we can assist.
Mass Related Surgery
Typically cytology of any removed mass is recommended. The cost of the cytology may vary, please request information on the specific test recommended. Please note a separate anesthesia fee may be charged.
Punch biopsy
Level 1 Mass removal
Level 2 Mass Removal
Level 3 Mass removal
Wound Repair Surgery
The degree of wound repair cannot be determined until we see the pet. If anesthesia is needed a separate anesthesia charge may be added.
Level 1 Wound Repair
Level 2 Wound Repair
Level 3 Wound Repair
Miscellaneous Additional Services During Surgery
Nail trim
Complimentary
Anal Gland Expression
Helping Every Animal Receive Treatment, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Helping Every Animal Receive Treatment, Inc.
Mailing address: 1011 Bay Ridge Avenue #154 Annapolis, MD 21403 (we are a Mobile Clinic this isn't our physical location)
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