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Sterling Shelter Clinic

Providing HIGH QUALITY - low cost spay/neuter services to privately owned animals, shelters, rescues LOW COST DOES NOT MEAN LOW QUALITY! of Sterling, MA.

W COST SPAY NEUTER SERVICES HERE http://sterlingshelterclinic.org/myths-on-low-cost/

Our veterinary clinic is located at the Animal Shelter Inc. We offer many programs for both shelters, rescues, animal control officers as well as the general public. Vaccines and micro-chipping are also available at the time of surgery. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT LIMITED TO INCOME REQUIREMENTS. A valid rabies vaccine is mandatory per state law before or can be administered at the shelter same day before surgery. For more information/questions or to schedule an appointment please email [email protected] or call at 978-422-8449. Here are just some of the programs our clinic offers:

Pediatric Spay/Neuter Program – Established February, 1999 - Our shelter has maintained a 100% compliance rate on spay/neuter of all animals before they leave the shelter. This includes puppies and kittens as young as 8 weeks UNLESS there is a MEDICAL necessity that would cause fatal complications or risk the pet's life. Early age spay / neuter is the surgical sterilization of companion animals prior to the conventional age of 6 months. For shelters it can mean 100% sterilization compliance rates, fewer returned animals, and improved staff morale

Spay Your Mama & Neuter Your Daddy– Established January 2001 – our shelter provides low/no cost spaying/neutering for pet owners that have recently surrendered a litter. Pets who enter this program must meet specific criteria for our services. It is our goal to accept the litter (where they will be spayed/neutered and receive any necessary medical prior to adoption), spay the mother (and/or neuter the father) dog/cat so they do not become repeat offenders of continual litters reproducing in our community. Prior to instituting this program, we repeatedly saw multiple litters of puppies/kittens coming from the same household. We have spayed hundreds of dogs/cats that would have otherwise kept delivering puppies/kittens in to our community. IF YOU KNOW OF A PET THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT OUR SHELTER 978-422-8585 or email [email protected]

Rescue Group Assistance – Established 2003 - our shelter clinic provides low cost spay/neuter and medical care for several dozen N.E. Animal organizations that do not have funds or veterinary care available to them. This program allows organizations to adopt out pets maintaining a 100% compliance rate on spay/neuter PRIOR to adoption. To date our clinic has performed thousands of surgeries/treatments and medical procedures for several dozen groups. Additionally, our shelter collects and donates thousands of pounds of pet food and supplies each month for animal welfare organizations in need and less fortunate than ours. Veterinary Training Program - Established January 2005 – Updated program in 2012 - Tufts University 4th year vet students spend one week rotations in our on-site shelter veterinary clinic providing them hands on surgical experience. Over 60 students rotate through this program each year where they perform several dozen spays/neuters and other miscellaneous surgical procedures they would never be permitted to do in a private practice vet hospital. We have the opportunity to educate the students about pet overpopulation problems, pediatric spay/neuter procedures and protocols (practiced in few veterinary hospitals/shelters throughout all of the United States), shelter medicine and herd health/management. New graduates will leave school with a sense of accomplishment and passion and we hope "give back" to the homeless animals in their community in the future. Many of our externs have gone on to specialize and focus in shelter medicine and are currently working with shelters nationally! In addition, many of the students have gone on to develop official Shelter Medicine programs in their own Colleges which proves that this program is extremely beneficial. Feline Feral Fix – Established 2010 – offering low cost spay/neuter for feral cats. Ferals lives are short and usually harsh. They struggle to find food and water in an environment filled with the constant threats of disease, starvation, cruelty and predation. They are the abandoned, the lost and the wild. The number of feral cats in the U.S. is estimated to be in the tens of millions. Sadly, many communities still opt to control populations using outdated methods, including lethal elimination or relocation. Not only are some of these methods horribly cruel, they are also highly ineffective. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as the only proven humane and effective method to manage feral cat colonies. For more information/questions or to schedule an appointment please call 978-422-8449 or email [email protected]

Spay – 4 – M.A.. – Spring 2013 – our on-site veterinary clinic offers low cost spay/neuter for friendly, healthy dogs and cats to the public. Vaccination and micro-chipping are optional, but to participate in the program, pets must receive spay or neuter services. Most importantly - This program is NOT limited by income requirements. The clinic can discuss options for pricing on other vaccines/tests – a valid RABIES vaccine is mandatory per state law before or at the shelter before we surgery. Our staff veterinarian has the right to refuse surgery if the pet is aggressive/sick. For more information/questions or to schedule an appointment please call 978-422-8449 or email [email protected]. Please NOTE: This program is NOT designed to replace your current annual veterinary annual exam and general care.

02/02/2026

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01/28/2026

Did you know a dog's nose print is unique to each individual dog, much like human fingerprints, featuring distinct patterns of ridges, creases, and nostril shapes? Studies confirm these patterns are set by about two months of age.

01/24/2026

Due to the impending storm, the clinic will be closed on Monday January 26 to keep our staff and patients safe. If you have an appointment scheduled, please check your email. We have reached out to everyone to reschedule.
Stay warm!!

01/08/2026

Current scientific evidence documents the benefits of spaying kittens before the first estrous cycle, including the following:

- Decreased risk for mammary carcinoma (the third most common cancer in cats)
- Elimination of reproductive emergencies such as pyometra and dystocia
- Avoidance of unintended pregnancies that may occur as early as 4 months of age
- Potential decrease in behavioral problems linked with cat relinquishment.

It's also recommended castration of male cats prior to 5 months of age for the following:

- Castration prior to sexual maturity reduces sexual behaviors often cited as reasons for relinquishment to shelters: roaming, fighting, and spraying to mark territory.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays!! 🐾

12/11/2025

Don’t forget our Furry Homeless Friends this Holiday Season....Please consider helping US help THEM 🐾
Consider our Recurring Giving Program where a lot of small donations every month, really adds up for our organization. Only .33 cents a day ($10 a month) can help our pets all year long.
or consider donating an item or two from our Amazon Wishlist we have plenty of items on our list that help keep our furry friends safe, healthy and happy https://a.co/bMydbQu
The winter months bring unique challenges to our shelter. Heating bills skyrocket, and the demand for specialized care for cold-related illnesses increases. We need your help NOW to ensure every animal stays healthy and safe until they find their furever homes.
The Best Gift is a Second Chance! Consider ADOPTING a furry family member! Watch our website www.sterlingshelter.org which is updated multiple times daily. If you don’t see a specific match today – chances are we’ll find you one tomorrow! Check our site regularly!
This holiday season, give a gift that truly matters. Your donation helps us save, shelter, and find loving homes for animals rescued from neglect and abandonment. 100% of your gift goes directly to animal care and 100% of our animals are dreaming of a forever home.
Can you donate to give a homeless pet hope this Christmas?
The holidays are a time for warmth, comfort, and being surrounded by loved ones. But for the pets currently waiting in our shelter for their furever home, this season sure can feel cold and lonely.
This year, you can be their Santa CLAWS!
Consider donating to our shelter this holiday season and help us provide important and essential items our animals need most:
Nutritious Food: To give them strength and energy. Vital Medical Care: To provide all medical care – have them spayed/neutered PRIOR to adoption and any other medical care they may need to prepare them for adoption.
Every dollar you donate wraps one of our precious furry residents in love and hope.
➡️ Click here https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/sterlingshelter to donate and spread holiday cheer to an animal in need
Other ways you can help our furry friends every day of the year can be found on our page https://www.sterlingshelter.org/how-you-can-help/
From all of us—two-legged and four-legged—thank you for making their Christmas bright!

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01/08/2025

PLS SHARE... we are looking for immediate admin/receptionist for our on site vet Sterling Shelter Clinic is looking for a F/T ADMIN ASST.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are currently looking for an admin (and/or tech) to fill a position in our clinic. Please read below if interested and share with anyone who may be interested.
Email resumes to [email protected]
Job description
Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling MA is seeking a friendly, motivated, and reliable full time Veterinary Admin/Tech Assistant for our on-site spay/neuter clinic.
Our clinic focuses on high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries and caring for the animals that come through our shelter. We provide vet care for our shelter’s pets, assist multiple shelters/rescues, ACO’s and provide affordable s/n services for our community. To learn more about us, please visit our clinic website at www.sterlingshelterclinic.org and our shelter website at www.sterlingshelter.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-answering/returning clinic phone calls with clients
-scheduling appointments via phone and emails
-performing confirmations calls
-entering medical records into computer system
-copying/filing
-assisting clinic staff with checking clients in for surgical procedures
-discussing post operative care instructions with clients
-collecting/processing payments for services
-performing animal restraint for physical exams
-assisting clinic staff as needed with daily tasks
JOB REQUIREMENTS
– exceptional communication skills, comfortable handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy, and a caring and compassionate attitude is required of all members of our team.
-Priority will be given to applicants with experience working in a veterinary hospital.
-Must be comfortable around animals and working hands on.
-Must be willing and able to assist veterinary staff with any and all tasks.
Ability to multi-task and follow directions with limited supervision.
-Customer service experience is required.
If you are interested in joining our team please email you resume and/or any questions to [email protected]

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic located in Northern Central Massachusetts.

12/18/2024

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are currently looking for a vet tech to fill a position in our clinic. Please read below if interested and share with anyone who may be interested.
Email resumes to [email protected]

Job description
Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling MA is seeking a friendly, motivated, and reliable full time Veterinary Admin/Tech Assistant for our on-site spay/neuter clinic.

Our clinic focuses on high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries and caring for the animals that come through our shelter. We provide vet care for our shelter's pets, assist multiple shelters/rescues, ACO’s and provide affordable s/n services for our community. To learn more about us, please visit our clinic website at www.sterlingshelterclinic.org and our shelter website at www.sterlingshelter.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-answering/returning clinic phone calls with clients
-scheduling appointments via phone and emails
-performing confirmations calls
-entering medical records into computer system
-copying/filing
-assisting clinic staff with checking clients in for surgical procedures
-discussing post operative care instructions with clients
-collecting/processing payments for services
-performing animal restraint for physical exams
-assisting clinic staff as needed with daily tasks
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- exceptional communication skills, comfortable handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy, and a caring and compassionate attitude is required of all members of our team.

-Priority will be given to applicants with experience working in a veterinary hospital.
-Must be comfortable around animals and working hands on.
-Must be willing and able to assist veterinary staff with any and all tasks.
Ability to multi-task and follow directions with limited supervision.
-Customer service experience is required.

12/16/2024

Pls post and share ❤️

12/03/2024

Please don't forget our furry friends this holiday season.. Today is GivingTuesday and there are many ways to help.... donate an item or two from our wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2I36B0Q301SBG/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?viewType=grid of items such as paper towels, non clumping cat litter, paper plates, bleach, canned cat/dog food, extra large heavy duty trash bags or make a donation online at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/sterlingshelter .... Our furry friends thank you!

This is a great cause! Join me in my efforts to support them. Donate Now!

09/01/2024

Pls share so we can continue helping our community and their pets…❤️

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17 Laurelwood Road
Sterling, MA
01564

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19784228449

Website

https://sterlingshelterclinic.org/

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STERLING SHELTER’S ON-SITE LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC

We are committed to providing low cost spay/neuter and other veterinary services to privately owned animals, shelters, rescues, and animal control officers. By bringing your pet/s here to our clinic to be spayed or neutered, you are also helping care for the homeless pets in our shelter. All monies generated from the clinic goes to help the homeless animals in our care! LOW COST DOES NOT MEAN LOW QUALITY! PLEASE READ THE MYTHS ON LOW COST SPAY NEUTER SERVICES HERE http://sterlingshelterclinic.org/myths-on-low-cost/ Our veterinary clinic is located at the Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling, MA. We offer many programs for both shelters, rescues, animal control officers as well as the general public. Vaccines and micro-chipping are also available at the time of surgery. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT LIMITED TO INCOME REQUIREMENTS. A valid rabies vaccine is mandatory per state law before or can be administered at the shelter same day before surgery. For more information/questions or to schedule an appointment please email [email protected] or call at 978-422-8449. Here are just some of the programs our clinic offers:

Pediatric Spay/Neuter Program – Established February, 1999 - Our shelter has maintained a 100% compliance rate on spay/neuter of all animals before they leave the shelter. This includes puppies and kittens as young as 8 weeks UNLESS there is a MEDICAL necessity that would cause fatal complications or risk the pet's life. Early age spay / neuter is the surgical sterilization of companion animals prior to the conventional age of 6 months. For shelters it can mean 100% sterilization compliance rates, fewer returned animals, and improved staff morale Spay Your Mama & Neuter Your Daddy–

Established January 2001 – our shelter provides low/no cost spaying/neutering for pet owners that have recently surrendered a litter. Pets who enter this program must meet specific criteria for our services. It is our goal to accept the litter (where they will be spayed/neutered and receive any necessary medical prior to adoption), spay the mother (and/or neuter the father) dog/cat so they do not become repeat offenders of continual litters reproducing in our community. Prior to instituting this program, we repeatedly saw multiple litters of puppies/kittens coming from the same household. We have spayed hundreds of dogs/cats that would have otherwise kept delivering puppies/kittens in to our community. IF YOU KNOW OF A PET THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT OUR SHELTER 978-422-8585 or email [email protected] Rescue Group Assistance – Established 2003 - our shelter clinic provides low cost spay/neuter and medical care for several dozen N.E. Animal organizations that do not have funds or veterinary care available to them. This program allows organizations to adopt out pets maintaining a 100% compliance rate on spay/neuter PRIOR to adoption. To date our clinic has performed thousands of surgeries/treatments and medical procedures for several dozen groups. Additionally, our shelter collects and donates thousands of pounds of pet food and supplies each month for animal welfare organizations in need and less fortunate than ours.

Feline Feral Fix – Established 2010 – offering low cost spay/neuter for feral cats. Ferals lives are short and usually harsh. They struggle to find food and water in an environment filled with the constant threats of disease, starvation, cruelty and predation.