WisCARES

Madison, WI

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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 Dentistry Urgent Care End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A community veterinary clinic for families experiencing low income and/or homelessness. We believe that all families deserve access to veterinary care for their pets

Mission — We believe that all families deserve access to veterinary care for their pets. We believe everyone, regardless of their financial or housing status, benefits from the human-animal bond. We believe in educating future providers and our community in how to help clients with complex needs and their pets

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
10
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

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Services in detail

Routine wellness: boost vaccines, get preventatives and discuss ways to keep your pet healthySick pet visits: treat routine problems like itchy skin, urinary problems, chronic illness, behavior problems and moreLimited urgent care: treat problems that arise without much warning and can be solved or stabilized with out-patient careRoutine surgical and dental care are offered on a limited basisVaccinesFlea and tick preventionMedical and maintenance (non-medical) pet dietsBlood testsX-rays and ultrasoundPharmacyPet suppliesSocial workersPreventive, wellness, and urgent veterinary medical careBasic surgeries and dental proceduresAnimal boarding and foster placementCase management assistanceHousing resourcesProvision of pet food and suppliesEducationResource gathering and assistancePet fosteringPet food and supply pantryLandlord educationLinking with existing resources in the Madison area (food pantries, etc.)Navigating emotional support animal and service dog questions relating to FHA and ADA lawsNavigating veterinary health care beyond what the WisCARES program is able to provideAnimal surrender assistance

Appointments & hours

Monday: Prescheduled appointments only; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Frequently asked

Is WisCARES accepting new patients?+

Yes — WisCARES is currently accepting new patients.

What services does WisCARES offer?+

WisCARES offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Dentistry, Urgent Care, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 216 reviews

This independent veterinary practice provides highly affordable and compassionate care tailored for low-income and housing-insecure pet owners in the community. The team is consistently praised for their deep empathy, gentle handling of anxious pets, and thorough explanations, often incorporating veterinary students who provide enthusiastic and professional support. In addition to medical services, the facility offers valuable community resources such as a pet food pantry and social work support. While patients and their owners experience exceptional kindness and a welcoming environment, wait times can occasionally be extended, and scheduling or pricing communication can sometimes present minor friction.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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