About Community Veterinary Center

Community Veterinary Center (CVC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2004. 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

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. View our qualifications here.
Veterinary services will be charged out at rates lower than for-profit veterinary clinics.