How to Qualify
If you currently meet one of the following criteria, you may qualify for reduced fees on veterinary and/or training services at Oregon Humane Society.
- Employment Related Day Care (ERDC)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Women, Infant, Children (WIC)
| Number of Individuals in Household | Gross Annual Income (less than or equal to) | Monthly Income (less than or equal to) |
| 1 | $43,100 | $3,591 |
| 2 | $49,225 | $4,102 |
| 3 | $55,400 | $4,616 |
| 4 | $61,525 | $5,127 |
| 5 | $66,475 | $5,539 |
| 6 | $71,375 | $5,947 |
| 7 | $76,325 | $6,360 |
| 8 | $81,286 | $6,774 |
There are other ways in which you may qualify for discounts on veterinary services. Please note that these discounts cannot be combined with any other reduced fees.
- Animal Industry Partner: 15% discount
- Military Veteran: 15% discount
- Age 65+: 10% discount
- Student (18+): 10% discount
How to Apply
Veterinary Care Financial Assistance
Once you have scheduled an appointment at the Community Veterinary Hospital for your pet, you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to the veterinary care financial assistance application.
Your appointment confirmation email will contain a link to the financial assistance application. This form will only need to be filled out once.
During your first visit at the Community Veterinary Hospital, you will be asked to show proof that you meet the required income limits for reduced fees. Depending on what level you are applying for, you may be asked to show:
- A government assistance card
- Your most recent tax return
- The last two pay stubs for each person contributing to the total income of your family household
Once you have shown proof of need, you will not need to show proof again for one year. To continue to receive financial support, you will need to show proof of need on an annual basis.
Training Financial Assistance
To begin the process, please submit the training and behavior financial assistance application.
The Training & Behavior team will review your application and reach out with additional questions, typically within a few business days.
They will also ask you to show proof that you meet the required income limits for reduced fees. Depending on what level you are applying for, you may be asked to show:
- A government assistance card
- Your most recent tax return
- The last two pay stubs for each person contributing to the total income of your family household
Once you have shown proof of need, you will not need to show proof again for one year. To continue to receive financial support, you will need to show proof of need on an annual basis.
If you are approved for Financial Assistance, the team will help you schedule the training class best suited to address the behavioral needs of your pet.
FAQs
Our Financial Assistance Fund typically covers 10%-50% of the cost of exam fees and training classes.
At OHS, we work with each client’s individual needs.
For Veterinary Services: We encourage you to schedule an appointment so that we may examine the needs of your pet and submit the Veterinary Financial Assistance application you will receive in your booking confirmation email.
For Behavioral Services: We encourage you to submit the Training Financial Assistance application and discuss your needs with our team when they reach out.
For Veterinary Services: One of our veterinarians must examine your pet prior to receiving a treatment plan. Some medications and cremation services may not be eligible for discounts. Any items that may not be eligible for discounts will be discussed with you when you receive your pet’s suggested treatment plan.
For Training Services: The Behavior & Training team will help determine the best course of action to address your pet’s behavioral needs. Financial Assistance is available for workshops, group classes, and in some cases, private sessions.
There are no limits on the number of pets you can bring in for care, or the number of times you can receive financial assistance in a calendar year.
Every patient’s needs are unique and may require different treatments. After your pet is examined by one of our veterinarians, you will receive an estimate on the cost of the suggested treatment plan. The estimate will include any discounts for which you may be eligible.
When you schedule your appointment, we will confirm the cost of the exam. Exam price is dependent on the nature of the exam and may vary. For example: wellness visit and urgent care visit exams vary in length and staffing needs, resulting in different prices.
Yes, a deposit for the veterinary exam fee is still required at the time of appointment booking.
Discounts on the exam fee will be applied when you arrive for your visit and the deposit made will go towards the discounted exam fee. Any remaining deposit will be applied towards the cost of additional treatments (if applicable).
For veterinary services, we currently accept Care Credit, Scratchpay, and work with many pet insurance providers.
Our ability to provide Financial Assistance for veterinary and behavior services is made possible entirely through the generosity of our donors.
Community Veterinary Hospital
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7865 NE 14th Pl., Portland, OR 97211
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(503) 285-7722
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