About Community Veterinary Center

Community Veterinary Center (CVC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2005. CVC's mission is to:

Provide quality, comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care to the animals of low income caregivers
Promote the humane treatment of animals
Reduce animal overpopulation through affordable spay/neuter programs
Promote responsible animal care through education, preventive medicine, and community outreach
Collaborate with community organizations to achieve common goalsBe fiscally responsible, ensuring the growth and support of our mission and guiding principles
Treat the diverse members of the Lane County community with compassion and respect
Operate a socially responsible and environmentally friendly veterinary clinic
Support the efforts of individuals and organizations who foster and rescue animals

Frequently Asked Questions How is the Community Veterinary Center (CVC) different from a for-profit veterinary clinic?

CVC services are offered only to low-income clients. Low-income clients by our definition will earn at or below 160% of the federal poverty guidelines, that is minimum wage and below.
CVC will charge clients on a sliding scale based on income levels.
Costs for veterinary services beyond those covered by co-pays will be covered by donations from the public and charitable grants.
Veterinary services will be charged out at rates much lower than for-profit veterinary clinics.

What services will CVC offer to low-income clients?

Initially the clinic will be open three days per week offering basic veterinary services including high volume spay/neuter surgeries, wellness/preventive care, and basic surgical and medical care for sick animals. As funding allows, CVC will open to become a full service clinic open five days per week and offering more in-depth surgical and diagnostic procedures.