Rhode Island Community Pet Project

Riverside, RI

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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

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Imaging In House Lab End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Providing accessible and high-quality veterinary care to the pets of low-income Rhode Island residents since 2016

The Rhode Island Community Pet Project (formerly known as the Pets in Need Clinic) is a 501 c e nonprofit dedicated to ensuring and maintaining the health of your pet. Since our inception in 2016, we have cared for over 28,000 pets and their families from across Rhode Island. Despite our recent rebranding in 2025, our mission remains the same. With a team of passionate veterinary professionals and the support of the local veterinary community, we continue to offer our crucial services to qualified low-income families

Mission — Our mission remains the same. With a team of passionate veterinary professionals and the support of the local veterinary community, we continue to offer our crucial services to qualified low-income families

Technology & equipment

radiologyultrasound

Services in detail

Wellness Checks and VaccinesSick AppointmentsSpays and Neuters and other soft-tissue surgeriesRadiology and UltrasoundDental Cleanings and Procedures

Appointments & hours

Monday — Thursday 9am — 4pm

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Frequently asked

Is Rhode Island Community Pet Project accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rhode Island Community Pet Project is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Rhode Island Community Pet Project offer?+

Rhode Island Community Pet Project offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, End Of Life.

When was Rhode Island Community Pet Project established?+

Rhode Island Community Pet Project has served the Riverside, RI community since 2016.

What reviewers say

76% Positive sentiment
based on 31 reviews

The practice offers affordable veterinary care tailored for low-income pet owners, providing essential services such as routine checkups, dental surgeries, and cancer treatments. The facility is clean and well-organized, creating a calm atmosphere for pets. While the veterinary team and select front desk personnel are widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and wonderful with anxious animals, communication challenges and difficulties securing appointments through phone calls are frequently noted by visitors.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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