SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services

Columbus, OH

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Spay Neuter Wellness Vaccination In House Lab Pharmacy

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is a low-cost, non-profit spay and neuter clinic serving low-income families and animal rescue organizations in the greater Columbus area

SOS of Ohio was established in 2007 by Dr. Melanie deHaan as a mobile MASH clinic serving humane societies and area shelters. In February of 2009, SOS of Ohio was reestablished in its current form as a Humane Alliance style high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter clinic serving both rescue organizations and the general public

Mission — Our mission is to improve the quality of life of shelter animals and companion animals of low-income families by providing affordable veterinary care and to help reduce the homeless pet population through spay/neuter programs

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
11
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Spay and NeuterVaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Lepto, Bordetella, FVRCP, Feline Leukemia)Wellness ExamIllness ExamMicrochippingPre-Surgical BloodworkLabwork (through Antech and Idexx)Heartworm TestingFlea and Tick Preventatives (Revolution, Bravecto)Heartworm Preventative (Tri-Heart)DewormingPain medicationE-collar (cone)

Appointments & hours

Administrative Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm; Spay/neuter surgeries: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday by appointment only; Wellness visits: Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment only; CLOSED: Friday - Sunday

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Frequently asked

Is SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services accepting new patients?+

Yes — SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services is currently accepting new patients.

What services does SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services offer?+

SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services offers Spay Neuter, Wellness, Vaccination, In House Lab, Pharmacy.

When was SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services established?+

SOS of Ohio Spay & Neuter Clinic - Shelter Outreach Services has served the Columbus, OH community since 2007.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 1,130 reviews

This independent veterinary practice provides highly affordable spay, neuter, and wellness care to the community. The staff is consistently described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring toward animals, offering thorough explanations and treating pets with great patience, especially anxious ones. The facility is noted for being exceptionally clean and welcoming. Due to the exceptionally low pricing and high demand, appointment availability is limited, booking far in advance, and wait times at the clinic can be lengthy. Communication and phone accessibility can occasionally present challenges.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.