Advertisements
Do you know how to get free veterinary care? When it comes to your pet’s health, it can be a huge concern for many owners.
However, in Brazil, there are several options for free or low-cost veterinary care that can help alleviate this financial burden, while ensuring quality care for animals.
Find out more below!
See too:
Free Veterinary Care at University Hospitals
There are specific NGOs in each state that do this type of work, and in some places there is even free castration provided by the city government. However, in general, the Veterinary Hospitals of Federal Universities are recognized for the excellence of their services, offering free veterinary care, modern equipment and qualified teams.
A great advantage of these institutions is that, despite offering high-quality services, the costs are often lower than those of private veterinary clinics and hospitals.
These hospitals are spread throughout the country and offer a wide range of services, from routine consultations to specialized surgeries. So, here are some of the hospitals:
Public Veterinary Hospital of São Paulo
For those who live in São Paulo, the Public Veterinary Hospital SP is a free option that deserves to be highlighted.
With two units strategically located in the capital of São Paulo, the hospital offers a wide range of veterinary services, including consultations, surgeries, laboratory tests, medications and hospitalization.
In addition, the hospital also has nine veterinary specialties, which ensures comprehensive care for animals. You can check out some addresses on the hospital itself. website from the city hall of SP.
University Veterinary Hospitals in other Brazilian states
Here is a list of some university veterinary hospitals in different states of Brazil, with their locations and contact information, remembering that all addresses or contact details are subject to change:
Bahia
Veterinary Medicine Hospital of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)
The address is: Ademar de Barros Street, 500 – Ondina, Salvador
Phone Number: (71) 3283-6738
Brasilia
UNB University Hospital
Address: UnB Campus, Brasilia
Telephone: For animals that are classified as small: (61) 3107 2801; And for animals that are large: (61) 3468 7255
Goiás
Veterinary Hospital of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science of the Federal University of Goiás (UFG)
Address: Goiânia Highway, Nova Veneza, km 8 Samambaia Campus, Goiânia
Phone Number: (62) 3521-1587
Minas Gerais
Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Address: 4466, Belo Horizonte
Telephone: (31) 3409-2276, 3409-2000
Paraíba
Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB)
Address: Campus II – CCA – UFPB – University City, Areia
Phone Number: (83) 3362-1844
Paraná
Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
The address is: Rua dos Funcionários, 1.540
Telephone: (41) 3350-5616, (41) 3350-5785
Pernambuco
Veterinary Hospital of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRP)
Address: Manuel de Medeiros Street, s/n, Two Brothers, Recife
Phone Number: (81) 3320-6441
Rio de Janeiro
Veterinary Hospital of UFRRJ (Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro)
Address: Highway BR 465 Km 7, University Campus, Seropédica
Telephone: (21) 2682-1637, 2682 2849
Veterinary Hospital of UFF (Fluminense Federal University)
Address: Ari Parreiras Street, 613, Niterói
Phone Number: (21) 2629-9505
Jorge Vaitsman Veterinary Medicine Unit
Address: 1.120 Bartolomeu de Gusmão Avenue, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
Phone Number: (21) 2567-5496
Rio Grande do Sul
Veterinary Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Address: Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Agronomy
Telephone: (51) 3308-6112, (51) 3308-6095, (51) 3308-6111
Santa Catarina
Unisul Veterinary Hospital – Tubarão
Address: 787, Humaitá, Tubarão
Phone Number: (48) 3621-3221
São Paulo
Public Veterinary Hospital – North Zone Unit
Address: Av. General Ataliba Leonel, 3.194, Parada Inglesa
Phone Number: (11) 2478-5305
Public Veterinary Hospital – East Zone Unit
Address: Serra de Japi Street, 168, Tatuapé
Phone Number: (11) 2936-4745
USP Veterinary Hospital
Address: Prof. Orlando Marques Paiva Avenue, 87, Butantã
Telephone: (11) 3091-1244, (11) 3091-1248
Good Options for your Pet
In Brazil, there are several alternatives for those seeking veterinary assistance at no cost or at affordable prices.
From renowned teaching hospitals to dedicated animal welfare programs and institutions, there are resources available to ensure that animals receive the care they need, regardless of their owners' financial situation.
And of course, if an address for your city was not included in this article, just do a search on the local city hall website and you will probably find where to take your pet.
See also how to add color to an old photo: here! Questions about how to get free veterinary care? Leave them in the comments below!
