NATIONAL DESEXING MONTH 2025

Program Details

In recognition of National Desexing Month, we’re launching a subsidised desexing program starting 1 July until the end of the month.

Our goal is to provide essential preventative veterinary care to pet parents in our community who can’t access it financially due to personal circumstances.

To be eligible for this program, you need to

  • Have a permanent address inside the Newcastle LGA

  • Hold a pension, concession, or health care card

  • Pay a program fee of $29 for cats $49 for dogs

  • Transport your pet to your chosen clinic for surgery

Due to limited spots, applications will be reviewed based on eligibility criteria and first in line.

For any questions or concerns, please contact us HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once you fill out your application, our team will review, verify, and be in touch within 5 - 7 business days.

    Once approved, you will be emailed a secure link for the program fee payment to lock in your place.

    Once payment is confirmed, our team will contact you within 1 - 2 Business days to organise your pet’s appointment and the appropriate paperwork for the visit.

    You will be REQUIRED to transport your pet for pick up & drop off on the day of the appointment from our VET partner.

    If you are unable to transport your pet please let our team know ASAP.

  • If you hold a permanent residence inside the Newcastle LGA the following suburbs are eligible.

    Adamstown, Adamstown Heights, Bar Beach, Beresfield, Birmingham Gardens, Black Hill, Broadmeadow, Callaghan, Carrington, Cooks Hill, Elermore Vale, Fletcher, Fullerton Cove, Georgetown, Hamilton, Hamilton East, Hamilton North, Hamilton South, Hexham, Islington, Jesmond, Kooragang, Kotara, Lambton, Lenaghan, Maryland, Maryville, Mayfield, Mayfield East, Mayfield North, Mayfield West, Merewether, Merewether Heights, Minmi, New Lambton, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, Newcastle East, Newcastle West, North Lambton, Rankin Park, Sandgate, Shortland, Stockton, Tarro, The Hill, The Junction, Tighes Hill, Wallsend, Warabrook, Waratah, Waratah West and Wickham.

  • To be eligible for the Community Desexing Program, you must provide legal identification of your home address or pension benefits.

Our Vet Partners