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Orchard Animal Clinic

Clinic and surgery information for tame house pets.

One cat just leads to another. ~Ernest Hemingway

PLEASE read carefully,(especially surgery requirements) if instructions are not followed, you will be turned away.
We do this for the safety of your animals first and foremost, our polices are also in place help us keep our costs down so we can continue to help as many animals as possible.  Click link below to make an appointment for your owned/house pets  (required for all services at our clinic)


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As you are likely already aware, our practice is not the usual. We are not a full service conventional veterinary facility. We specialize in low cost spays, neuters, & feral/community cat services,  We are not equipped to provide intensive or emergency care and strongly recommend a continued relationship with a conventional veterinarian for such occasions.

***Due to the tragic and totally preventable problem of pet overpopulation and needless euthanasia of healthy animals, we do not advocate and will not promote breeding, or offer discounts to breeders or animals purchased from breeders or pet stores. 

​We also have links to other local resources for  low cost/free spay and neuter or medical options at the bottom of this page.


We recommend all dogs and cats be spayed or neutered as soon as medically safe and are unable to treat unaltered animals at this facility. Many medical problems can be attributed to not being spayed or neutered. 

​We are extremely feral cat friendly, offering veterinary care for feral and community cats.  We feel every cat deserves the best care possible and do our best to care for them.

As we are a staff of two, Please leave a detailed message or email us @ orchardanimalclinic@hotmail.com and we will return your message within 72 business hours. Most questions can be answered here on this site. 
Orchard Animal Clinic has undergone numerous changes over the years. Our basic philosophy remains the same; to promote empathy, responsibility, compassion, respect, caring, kindness and the nurturing of animals.  We do this through action and education.
We educate in order to combat ignorance, convert apathy to empathy, instill a sense of responsibility, nurture respect and compassion for animals.
We take action by offering low cost spay and neuters, TNR for feral cats, affordable veterinary services for those caring for homeless cats, rescue groups and shelters.

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Orchard Animal Clinic is located @
1959 South 4130 West, #K,  SLC, Utah 84104
We are on the NW corner of Bangerter and 201 freeway

Phone 801.886.1770
​orchardanimalclinic@hotmail.com 
Facebook/Orchard Animal Clinic or
Orchard Animal Outreach

Orchard Animal Clinic will take all house cats and MALE dogs for surgery
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 


​Click this link to schedule your house pets  surgery appointment
 
clinichq.com/online/840df4af-f169-424f-86b8-e77ceac868e9


Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to appointment time.
A non refundable deposit is required for spay and neuter surgery appointments. 
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Deposits are non refundable. The deposit amount will be deducted from your balance on surgery day. If 72 hours notice is not given to cancel said appointment, or animal is visibly ill, purebred or a "designer" breed to aggressive or stressed to handle, the deposit ​WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
We have the right to refuse service if we feel unsafe for the animal or goes against our clinic standards.     

Appointments may be canceled if consent forms you are emailed are not e signed within 24 hours of appointment confirmation. 

 
FELINE SURGERY 
The surgery prices include:
Pre exam, anesthesia, surgery, spay incision tattoo for females, an antibiotic injection and one pain management injection.

One animal per appointment.
Appointments are not transferable to another animal, species or sex.      

Any other procedures, medications, vaccines, etc. will be at an additional charge


We reserve the right to refuse service at any time if we feel it would be deemed a health risk to the animal, too aggressive or difficult to handle or goes against our clinic standards. 
                         Deposits will not be refundable in these cases
**Due to the tragic and totally preventable problem of pet overpopulation and needless euthanasia of healthy animals, we do not advocate and will not promote breeding, or offer discounts to breeders or animals purchased from breeders or pet stores at obscene prices. 

CASH OR CREDIT CARDS... CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED.

If you are using another rescue groups discount voucher for the surgery, it must be verified, emailed or uploaded when prompted prior to drop off when appointments are made online. 
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These vaccines and prices are only offered at the time of surgery.
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A rabies vaccine is required for all surgery animals (if old enough, 3 months and older).

NEUTER FELINE (MALE)   $*50.00  (Must add another service or vaccine for this price)
NEUTER ONLY- FELINE (MALE) $*65.00 (Must have proof of current rabies vaccine)
** Due to the high risk and health issues, purebred, "designer" breeds, breeder or pet store purchased kittens and cats will not be accepted for surgery. Deposit may be forfeit if you bring one in.
​Aggressive, unhandleable cats may be charged extra.
 ​Cryptorchid. (Testicles not dropped) or brachycephalic breeds will be an extra charge.
Animals can be neutered as soon as the testicles drop, as early as 8 weeks.


SPAY FELINE (FEMALE) OVER 5 months old, ADULT K9 teeth VISIBLE   $*75.00
                                                   
UNDER 5 months old, NO ADULT K9 teeth VISIBLE-NONE  $*60.00
** Due to the high risk and health issues, purebred, "designer" breeds breeder or pet store purchased kittens and cats will not be accepted for surgery. Deposit may be forfeit if you bring one in.
​Brachycephalic will be charged an additional fee.
Aggressive, 
unhandleable cats may be charged extra.
*Pregnancy may be an extra charge, $15 and up.
Nursing females should have 2 weeks with NO KITTENS NURSING on her to allow her mammary glands to dry up before spay surgery, to avoid possible complications.  


​We are able to spay female cats in heat (*an extra charge may apply  $5-$30)
Female cats can come into heat around 4 months old and get pregnant.
                                                                                           

Females can be spayed as early as 8 weeks as long as they are in good physical condition and weigh at least 2.5 pounds. 


These vaccines and prices are only offered at the time of surgery.
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A rabies vaccine is required for all surgery animals (if old enough, 3 months and older).

RABIES $15.00 (Required by law for all cats over 16 wks. old, but can be given as early as 13 weeks old) 
This is a 3 yr vaccination for cats over 12 months old, 1 yr vaccination if under 12 months old.

 
FVRCP (Nasal or injectable distemper/ upper respiratory combo) $15.00  This is a 3 yr vaccination for cats over 12 months old, 1 yr vaccination if under 12 months 

Extras/add-ons
Take home pain medication (Torb oral liquid) $10
Single Topical Revolution application $10
​Microchip with registration $25.00
E collar $10
Carriers (when available) $20-$65


**FELINE SURGERY DAY REQUIREMENTS. ALL MUST BE FOLLOWED OR ANIMALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR SURGERY, and you will lose your deposit.
​These policies are in place for the safety and wellbeing of your animal.
​They also streamline the process allowing our staff more time to give care to the animals in a timely manner, which also allows us to keep our prices affordable.


If you find these requirements unreasonable,
please refer to the clinic links at the bottom of this page to find a clinic that may be better able to accommodate your needs.


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DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY ANIMAL IN THE BACK OF AN OPEN VEHICLE! IT IS NOT SAFE!
Also do not remove, transfer cats or open carrier doors outside of our clinic. IT IS NOT SAFE. 


#1
No breakfast day of surgery. (unless under 3 months old, than no food 4 hours prior to surgery.) Water must be available to animal at all times prior to surgery.(PLEASE DO NOT TRANSPORT CATS WITH WATER IN THEIR CARRIERS. No need for water or bowls in carriers or left with cats.)


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All (tame house)cats must be brought in their own
clean, hard plastic ANIMAL carrier. Appropriate carriers must be with cats at drop off, we will not transfer cats at pick up or do we have the staff to wait for you to bring one back.   
This carrier is not only for transport but also surgery recovery.
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CARDBOARD, FABRIC, WIRE, TOP LOAD ONLY , laundry/storage baskets, x large dog crates, BROKEN, & DIRTY CARRIERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED OR SAFE.
Extra Charges may apply if carrier cleaning or securing is necessary. 


Carriers must be sufficient for the size of the cat to stand without crouching, turn freely and lie flat in (1 1/2 times the length of the cat, see example)
Carriers under 22 inches long (inside dimensions) or of not adequate height will not be accepted.(some cats will require 24-28 inch long carriers and over 14 inches tall.) 


​If your carrier is too small, broken, overly dirty, or un-securable,
you will be required to purchase a larger one from us at drop off (If available) or reschedule your appointment. Your deposit will not be refunded.

Carrier Size, type, security and cleanliness is very important as the animals are in this box for upwards of 13 hours on surgery day, this is why we are so adamant about carrier size and quality. This carrier is not only for transport but also recovery.
SIZE MATTERS not Too big or too small- Proper size offers less stress, more mobility for the animals, & easier access if they have complications or needs while recovering. Hard plastic carriers with front right/left opening door. Secure, not broken with working doors/latches. Clean inside and out with. One animal per carrier.


#3
Supply a clean blanket or towel inside for comfort of adequate size and thickness for a safe and comfortable recovery. 
The *bedding must be clean, free from fraying or holes which may be dangerous to the cat during their transport and recovery.

​*Please do not use bedding or towels sacred to you, family heirlooms, clothing, toys etc. We remove, replace, and may cut to fit bedding items as needed when too large, dirty or torn up by your pet. We cannot guarantee any items return. 


#4 
A light weight, dark colored, clean, free from fraying *cover over the carrier, covering top to bottom & side to side helps keep cats calm and feeling secured before and after surgery, while also keeping them warm, and less exposure to possible contaminants. 

​#5  
All cats/carriers must be labeled, attached securely on top, above door. It must include-- cats name ,sex, caregivers and/or rescues name and daytime phone number.
Rescues and animal services, please also add, intake ID & what procedures they are having done that day.


#6  
Click on our "drop off/pick up" page to review our drop off and pick up procedures.
Paperwork and an e pay link will be emailed to you prior to pick up. Please open and read prior to pick up so we may answer any questions or concerns you may have.  


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Pets must be dropped off and picked up at the designated times to keep our costs low and to avoid boarding and/or late charges to the caregiver.

Drop off is 830am-845am, (unless a specific time was given to you)
no animals will be taken later than 855am.

Pick up times are usually between noon and 3pm
, but can be later.
You are given your pick up time at drop off.
Late fees start at 30.00, & will be added starting 20
minutes after designated pick up time given. Boarding fees start at $50.


#8 
 
A rabies vaccine is required for all surgery animals (if old enough, 3 months and older).
​If not current, one will need to be given day of surgery. 
Other vaccines are not required, but always recommended. Proof of Rabies must be uploaded at the time you make the appointment.  (Rabies certificate only, a tag or receipt is not adequate proof.)It is the caregivers responsibility to upload when appointment is scheduled, email, or produce a rabies certificate at drop off.  
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Orchard Animal Clinic will take and MALE dogs 2-30 lbs for surgery BY APPOINTMENT ONLY . Click the link below to schedule your appointment.

​ Policies for surgery drop off and pick up


clinichq.com/online/840df4af-f169-424f-86b8-e77ceac868e9

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CANINE SURGERY 
(Males Only- Under 30lb) 
OAC does
not offer spay services for female dogs. Low cost clinic recommendations below.

The surgery prices include: pre exam, anesthesia, surgery, an antibiotic injection, one pain management injection & recovery.  Any other procedures ,medications, vaccines, etc. will be at an additional charge.
We reserve the right to refuse service at any time if we feel it would be dangerous to the animal.If you are using another rescue groups discount voucher for full or partial payment of the surgery, it must be uploaded, emailed or verified prior to drop off.  

​These vaccines and prices are only offered at the time of surgery.

NEUTER CANINE(MALE) Any Age  
2-30# $80.00                                                                               Cryptorchid(Testicles not dropped) will be an extra charge of 25.00 and up.  Brachycephalic breeds may be an extra charge. 
Animals can be neutered as soon as the testicles drop, as early as 8 weeks

RABIES $15.00 (Required by law for all dogs over 16 wks old, but can be given as early as 13wks old) This is a 3 yr vaccination for dogs over 12 months old, 1 yr vaccination if under 12 months old.

DHPP (Distemper/ Parvo Combo) $15.00
This is a 3 yr vaccination for dogs over 12 months old, 1 yr vaccination if under 12 months old.

Bordatella (Kennel Cough) $15.00
Recommended if your dog goes to a kennel, groomer, day care, training, etc. 
Other Options
E collar $10.00
Take home pain medication $10.00


SURGERY DAY REQUIREMENTS. ALL MUST BE FOLLOWED OR ANIMALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR SURGERY.
Dogs must be on a leash, small dogs may come in an appropriate sized carrier if you prefer. Aggressive or un-socialized dogs may not be accepted for surgery or a caregiver may be asked to restrain said pet.

No breakfast morning of the surgery,(unless under 3 months old then NO food 4 hours prior to surgery). Water must be available at all times

Pets must be dropped off and picked up at the designated times to keep our costs low and to avoid boarding and/or late charges to the caregiver.
Pick up times are usually between noon and 2pm, but can be as late as 5pm, you are given the time at drop off. Late fees start at 30.00


Proof of Rabies (Rabies certificate only, a tag or receipt is not adequate proof of vaccine.) is required for all surgery animals (if old enough). If not one will need to be given. Other vaccines are not required, but always recommended. 
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Links for low cost vaccine, spay and neuter options in SLC  Utah area.
nuzzlesandco.org/community-clinic/​

www.utahhumane.org/community-clinic-services
www.cachehumane.org/clinic/spays-neuters/ 
spayandneuterofslc.com/services.html
https://propetcareclinic.com/

​slco.org/animal-services/programs/vaccines/
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