Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers,
before opening day.
Answers for pet owners, referring veterinarians, and rescue and shelter partners, updated regularly as we approach opening.
Opening and Pre-Launch
About Simply Spayed.
Are you open yet?
Simply Spayed is currently in development. We're preparing our facility, building our team, and finalizing opening details. The mailing list receives the opening date announcement first, join here.
Where will you be located?
Location is being finalized and will be announced to mailing list members and referring partners first. Simply Spayed serves the greater Hillsborough County, NH and Worcester County, MA region, with details to come.
How can I be the first to know when appointments open?
Join our mailing list. We send the opening date, scheduling details, and first-appointment availability to mailing list members before public availability opens. Join the list here.
Are you a full-service veterinary hospital?
No. Simply Spayed is designed as a focused veterinary surgery center, not a full-service general practice or emergency hospital. That focus lets us deliver consistent, high-quality surgical care without the overhead of those larger settings.
Services and Approach
What we do, and what we don't.
What services will be offered in Year 1?
The Year 1 focus is spay/neuter surgery and selected outpatient soft tissue surgery for dogs and cats. We approach each case individually to confirm our setting is right for that patient.
Do you treat both dogs and cats?
Yes, dogs and cats are the focus of the practice. Both species receive the same standard of careful anesthesia, multimodal pain control, and quiet recovery.
Will you offer dental services?
Dental services may be added in a future phase if demand, staffing, equipment, and operations support expansion. Our current focus is on surgery.
Do you handle emergencies?
No. Emergencies should be seen by a full-service veterinary hospital or emergency clinic. We're a planned, scheduled surgical resource, not an emergency service.
What happens if my pet needs more advanced care during surgery?
We plan carefully to avoid surprises, and our pre-surgical review flags concerns early. If a patient's needs exceed our setting, we transfer to a full-service or emergency hospital promptly.
Pricing and Estimates
Cost and what's included.
How is pricing determined?
Our pricing reflects a focused model, not the overhead of a full-service hospital. Dogs are priced by actual weight (+$2/lb over 25 lb for spay/neuter). Cat pricing is flat. Every quote includes the essentials of a comfortable recovery.
What does every surgery include?
Every procedure at Simply Spayed includes the comprehensive physical examination, individualized anesthesia protocol, IV catheter placement, advanced anesthetic monitoring, multimodal pain management, recovery supervision, and detailed discharge instructions.
Can I get a written estimate before scheduling?
Yes. We provide a clear, written estimate before surgery. Request an estimate here or join the mailing list for updates.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Our pricing is built to be straightforward. The e-collar and post-operative pain medications are included in every quoted spay/neuter fee, not added at checkout.
For Referring Veterinarians
How we work with your practice.
Do you accept referrals from other veterinarians?
Yes. Simply Spayed serves as a surgical resource for appropriate outpatient cases, with prompt scheduling, detailed surgical reports, and a return-to-primary-care model. Referral information here.
How quickly will you confirm a referral?
We confirm scheduling within one business day, share a detailed surgical summary after each procedure, and return records promptly so your patient comes back to your practice for follow-up care.
What cases do you take?
Routine spay/neuter, pyometra (stable), cystotomy, hernia repairs, mass removals, selected foreign body, ophthalmic, and amputations for stable outpatient cases. We don't handle emergencies, orthopedics, or advanced specialty surgery.
For Rescues and Shelters
Partnership questions.
Can rescues and shelters schedule multiple animals?
Yes. We offer dedicated scheduling windows specifically for partner organizations, so intake planning doesn't depend on general clinic flow.
How is pricing structured for partners?
Partner pricing is transparent and consistent per-animal, with no surprise fees and the same standard of care as private practice. We work with each organization to plan capacity that fits their intake.
How do I begin a partnership conversation?
Reach out with details about your organization, the volume you're planning for, and the procedures you most commonly need. Start a partnership conversation here.
Question not answered here?
Reach out directly or join our mailing list for the opening date announcement.