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Gem City Vet

Nonprofit clinic · 5941 Wolf Creek Pike, Trotwood, OH 45426

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website · How we check

The short version

Nonprofit wellness clinic in Trotwood for low-income families, open Sundays and Mondays. Visits are $27, rabies and most core shots $11 to $16. Book online or walk in at opening time. Treats ear infections, mites and mange, but no injuries, emergencies or chronic illness.

  • Walk in for some services, book ahead for others
  • Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
  • Prices are on their site (17 listed below)

Who can use it

Only for pets in low-income families. Yearly household income before taxes must be at or under: 1 person $28,953; 2 people $39,128; 3 people $49,303; 4 people $59,478; 5 people $69,653; 6 people $79,828; 7 people $90,003; 8 people $100,178. Add $10,175 for each extra person.

  • Wellness care only: no chronic conditions, behavior problems, cancer, injuries, parvo or emergencies
  • No nail trims or anal gland expression
  • Dogs over 6 months need a negative heartworm test before starting prevention
  • One appointment per day

How to get in

Book online. Walk-ins are seen between appointments: be at the door at 9am on Sunday or Monday, or at 2pm on Sunday. People with appointments go first.

Email: hello@gemcityvet.org

When

Sunday, 9am to 6pm (closed 1pm to 2pm for lunch). Monday, 9am to 1pm. Closed on holidays.

What it costs

Appointment (exam and office visit)$27
Urinalysis$25
Ear cytology$20
Skin cytology$20
Basic bloodwork$115
Microchip$15
Dog rabies shot$11
Dog DHLPP shot$16
Dog Bordetella shot$11
Dog leptospirosis shot$16
Heartworm test$17
Cat rabies shot$11
Cat FVRCP shot$11
Cat FeLV shot$17
FeLV/FIV test$27
Heartworm preventionVaries
Flea, tick and ear mite preventionVaries
  • Pay with: cash, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay

What they do

  • Exams
  • Vaccines
  • Preventatives for heartworm, fleas, and ticks
  • Testing for heartworm and FeLV/FIV
  • Microchips
  • Treatment and medication for ear infections, ear mites, and mange
  • Diagnostics such as urinalysis, fecal analysis, and bloodwork

For dogs, cats.

Good to know

Pay on the day of your visit. Bring your pet's past vet records. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to get a refund (minus card fees). Two no-shows in a year and you can no longer book online, but you can still walk in. The parking lot is next to Om Oil, at Wolf Creek Pike and Olive.

We read this on the provider's own website on Nov 5, 2026: gemcityvet.org, gemcityvet.org/pricing, gemcityvet.org/book, gemcityvet.org/policies, app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23784819&appointmentType=25613023. Spot a mistake?

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Dayton Humane Spay & Neuter Clinic

Spay / neuter clinic · 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton

Cat spay/neuter $75

Low-cost spay or neuter for pet cats and dogs, Monday to Friday by appointment. Cats are $75. Dog neuter starts at $135 and dog spay at $160, based on weight.

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website

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Community Cat Initiative (TNR)

Spay / neuter clinic · 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton

Feral cat surgery $5

Trap-neuter-return for stray and feral cats. Each cat is fixed, gets a rabies shot and flea treatment, and is ear-tipped. Cost is free to $5 per cat, based on your city or township. Cats must come in a humane trap.

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website

By appointmentOpen to everyone

SICSA Spay & Neuter

Spay / neuter clinic · 8172 Washington Church Rd., Dayton

Cat spay/neuter from $60

Spay or neuter for pet cats and dogs, booked online and paid in full when you book. Male cats are $60. Lower prices if you get Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, WIC or a housing voucher.

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website

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