Vaccine Clinic
Next clinic dates:
Saturday, October 19th - FULL
Saturday, November 16th schedule opens at NOON on Monday, November 4th
December date is TBD (likely 12/14)
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The online schedule opens at noon 2 Mondays in advance of the clinic.
Be sure to visit this site right at noon to book, spots fill VERY quickly!​
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Keeping your pet healthy and happy is your goal and ours. At our low-cost vaccine clinic healthy cats and dogs can receive important, budget-friendly rabies and distemper vaccines. APL's vaccine clinic is not meant to take the place of yearly wellness exams with your veterinarian. It is important to see your full-service veterinarian for additional recommendations for preventative care, as every animals' needs are unique. Should your pet become ill for any reason it is imperative that you seek veterinary care.
Take note:
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Pets are seen by appointment only.
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All appointments are booked online (scroll down). You will receive emails to confirm your appointment, to remind you about your appointment, and to sign your consent form.
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Appointments are booked in 4-minute increments. Please arrive on time for your appointment.
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If your pet will be receiving a 3-year vaccine you must provide proof of prior vaccination. (If your pet has been to a previous APL vaccine clinic, we have record of services performed there on file.)
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To best accommodate everyone, we permit 3 pets per household, per clinic. If you have a litter of 3 or more puppies or kittens, please call 217-789-7729 to make an appointment.
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Prepayment or a deposit may be required when booking more than 2 pets. We'll contact you to make payment arrangements.
Vaccine Clinic Requirements
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All animals require an appointment. Please arrive on time. Be prepared to wait outside or in your car with your pet.
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Attendees are responsible for controlling their own pets. Please keep your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier
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Please bring your pet's prior vaccine history if you have any.
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All animals must be healthy, not pregnant, and able to be safely handled.
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We are unable to diagnose or address medical issues at the vaccine clinic.
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Payment is due at time of service. We accept cash, credit, and debit. We are unable to process Care Credit.
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Pricing & Services
FIXED PETS & KITTENS AND PUPPIES <1 YEAR OLD
Rabies 1-year vaccine $18
Rabies 3-year vaccine* $25
Rabies registration 1-year** $18
Rabies registration 3-year** $45
Canine distemper (DHPP) $15
Bordetella (kennel cough) $15
Feline distemper (FVRCP) $15
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UNFIXED PETS
Rabies 1-year vaccine $36
Rabies 3-year vaccine* $50
Rabies registration 1-year** $38
Rabies registration 3-year** $95
Canine distemper (DHPP) $30
Bordetella (kennel cough) $30
Feline distemper (FVRCP) $30
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*3-year vaccines are available to pets that have had a previous rabies vaccine.
**Rabies registration is required for Sangamon County residents when rabies vaccine is given.
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Other Services
Heartworm test $15
Microchip $20
Flea/Tick/Heartworm Products
Canine products
NexGard Chews**
monthly chewable for fleas & ticks
$20 single
$60 3-pack
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Trifexis*
monthly chewable for fleas & heartworm prevention
$20 single
$115 6-pack
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Iverhart Max*
monthly chewable for heartworm prevention
$7 single dose
$30-40 6-pack
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Vectra 3D
monthly topical for fleas & ticks
$10 single
$50 6-pack
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Feline products
Catego
monthly topical for fleas & ticks
$10 single
$50 6-pack
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Selarid or Senergy**
monthly topical for fleas, ear mites, & roundworms
$12 single
$60 6-pack
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*A heartworm test performed at our clinic in the last 12 months is required to purchase
**Prescription product available to patients we've seen within the last 12 months
What To Do When You Arrive
Park near the spay/neuter clinic building toward the back of the lot. Check in with a volunteer (or in the lobby during inclement weather). The volunteer will ensure your paperwork is complete and will direct you when to enter the building. Be prepared to show proof of prior vaccination if your pet will be receiving any 3-year vaccines.
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Cancelation/No-Show Policy
Appointments are in high demand. If you cannot make your appointment, PLEASE let us know so that we can fill your appointment with another pet. You can respond to your email communications or call our spay/neuter clinic office at 217-789-7729 to cancel no later than noon the day before the clinic. We are not able to take phone calls the day of the Vaccine Clinic. If you do not cancel your appointment with appropriate notice, you will be required to pre-pay for subsequent appointments.