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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.

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We offer several flexible payment options to make it easier to pay your bill on your terms.

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Saving pet lives, together

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.

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Donor Benefits

  • 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

Donor Responsibilities

  • Donate every 2-3 months

  • Appointments last 60 minutes with the option to leave your pet for a few hours or for the day

Donor Requirements for Dogs

  • Generally healthy and friendly disposition

  • Between 1-7 years of age

  • Over 35 pounds

  • Taking monthly flea, tick, heartworm prevention

  • Current on vaccines

Donor Requirements for Cats

  • Generally healthy and friendly disposition

  • Between 1-7 years of age

  • Over 10 pounds

  • Indoor only lifestyle

  • Taking monthly flea prevention

  • Current on vaccines

See if your pet is a candidate

Reach out for a blood donor screening, free of charge.

All potential donors receive a free basic screening to determine eligibility, including a physical exam, basic bloodwork, infectious disease screening, and blood typing.

Phone702-871-1152

A woman places blood bags onto animal blood bank shelves.
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Veterinary professionals caring for a dog in a clinical setting with medical equipment around them.
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Veterinary professionals in a clinical setting with medical equipment around them.
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