East Bay (Martinez, CA)
East Bay Program Background
We resumed our East Bay Program in Martinez, CA, aiming to deliver essential veterinary services to low-income families while providing hands-on training for veterinary students.
In partnership with Contra Costa Animal Services and Contra Costa Humane Society, the program offers monthly clinics that provide free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, parasite treatments, and microchipping for pets in need. The program also serves community cats and shelter animals, focusing on high-risk areas to prevent disease and control indiscriminate breeding.
Program Start Year: 2023
Our Work
Throughout eight clinics in 2023, the East Bay Program provided veterinary care for 98 animals, including 57 dogs and 41 cats. Veterinary students gained practical experience in anesthesia, surgery, and client education, helping them develop critical skills while supporting community welfare. The program’s outreach helped prevent the surrender of 17 dogs to local shelters, facilitated faster adoptions by preparing animals for foster or adoptive homes, and prevented stray cat inbreeding across three neighborhoods. Forty-four students received training, with student leaders supporting peer learning and community engagement.
Martinez, CA Program Gallery
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