Blood Bank
At Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center
We provide life-saving blood products to pets in need and compassionate care to the pet heroes who donate.
We provide life-saving blood products to pets in need and compassionate care to the pet heroes who donate.
Donations at our blood bank are performed by registered veterinary technicians under veterinarian supervision, with care taken to ensure a stress-free experience. The process involves shaving and sterilizing a small patch of fur on the donor's neck, followed by a quick 5-minute collection while the pet rests calmly on its side. We often use mild oral sedation (given at home beforehand) to keep pets comfortable during their visit.
Our blood bank relies on healthy, pre-screened community pets who donate every few months, with each donation potentially saving multiple lives. After collection, donations are processed using our state-of-the-art centrifuge to separate them into red blood cells and plasma components, which are then stored in specialized refrigeration and freezer units until needed by pets recovering from surgery, injuries, toxicities, immune-mediated conditions, or cancer.
Complete physical exam at each donation
Annual comprehensive blood work including heartworm testing, infectious disease testing, and blood typing.
$60 hospital credit per donation OR free preventatives (Heartgard, Nexgard, Revolution Plus)
Nail trims
Satisfaction of helping save other pets
Donate every 2-3 months
Appointments last 60 minutes with the option to leave your pet for a few hours or for the day
Generally healthy and friendly disposition
Between 1-7 years of age
Over 35 pounds
Taking monthly flea, tick, heartworm prevention
Current on vaccines
Generally healthy and friendly disposition
Between 1-7 years of age
Over 10 pounds
Indoor only lifestyle
Taking monthly flea prevention
Current on vaccines
All potential donors receive a free basic screening to determine eligibility, including a physical exam, basic bloodwork, infectious disease screening, and blood typing.
