Additional Services
Microchips
Collars come off or can be removed, the microchip remains with the
animal!
Get one before it's too late!
We can implant a microchip in
your companion animal to assist in its return should it ever be lost
or stolen. The small chip (about the size of a grain of
rice) is
inserted under the skin and remains in place permanently. You register
with
a national organization and provide your contact information.
Most veterinarians and shelters routinely scan incoming animals
to determine if
they are microchipped. If so,
they contact the registry and you are notified.
We implant Avid® brand chips, and provide the forms to register with PETtrac™.
There is a $35.00 fee to implant the chip, payable to VVHS, and
an additional $15.00 to register the animal, payable to PETtrac.
An appointment is required
for microchipping, please call before
you come over.
Spay and Neuter Assistance
We offer financial assistance for those who want to spay or neuter
their companion animal but cannot afford to do so. Download
our spay and
neuter assistance form print it, fill it out and send it in.
Crate Rental
You can rent a travel crate for your animal if you need one for an
upcoming
trip or other event.
Crate rental is $2.00 per day, with a $30.00 deposit required. The
deposit is refunded when the crate is returned.
Trap Rental
If you need to trap a feral cat, raccoon, or other small animal,
you can rent
a trap from VVHS.
Trap rental is $2.00 per day, with
a $75.00 deposit required. The deposit is refunded when the trap
is returned.
Euthanasia
When the time comes to help your companion animal, we can offer euthanasia
services. We will accept your animal and perform the euthanasia
at our facility. You will not be able to accompany your companion
at this time. Should you
wish to be with your companion during
the euthanasia process, you will need
to work with your veterinarian.
In either case, we can also offer cremation services (see below).
Euthanization is $25.00 for animals 40 pounds or less, and $40.00
for those
over 40 pounds. Lower rates apply if we are also performing
cremation, see
list below.
Cremation
We offer two types of cremation service at VVHS. Mass cremation is
offered if
you would like your animal cremated and do not wish
to have its ashes returned to you. Private cremation is appropriate
if you would like the ashes returned to you. The standard for private
cremation is to return the ashes in an embroidered velvet bag (contents
sealed in a plastic bag inside).
Should you desire a more permanent
method to store or display the ashes, we offer a number of urns.
Urns range in price from $30 - $300. Please come in to consult
with us and
view the catalog of available urns.
Cremation pricing
Mass Cremation |
Cremation Fee |
Euthanasia (optional) |
|
|
24 pounds or
less |
$30.00 |
$5.00 |
|
|
24
- 49 pounds |
$35.00 |
$10.00 |
|
|
50
- 74 pounds |
$40.00 |
$15.00 |
|
|
75
- 99 pounds |
$45.00 |
$20.00 |
|
|
100
- 130 pounds |
$55.00 |
$25.00 |
|
|
Over 130 pounds |
$65.00 |
$45.00 |
|
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|
| Private Cremation |
Cremation
Fee |
Euthanasia
(optional) |
|
|
| 10 pounds or less |
$50.00 |
$5.00 |
|
|
| 11
- 20 pounds |
$60.00 |
$10.00 |
|
|
| 21
- 39 pounds |
$75.00 |
$15.00 |
|
|
| 40
- 59 pounds |
$85.00 |
$20.00 |
|
|
| 60
- 79 pounds |
$95.00 |
$25.00 |
|
|
| 80
- 99 pounds |
$110.00 |
$35.00 |
|
|
| 100+
pounds |
$1.40/pound |
$45.00 |
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Sample Cremation
Urns pictured below. Come in and see the complete
catalog and
price list.
Large Rock Style Urn
Photo Style Urn
Traditional Oak Urn
