We provide life-saving blood products to pets in need and compassionate care to the pet heroes who donate blood to save others. There is a significant shortage of blood products in veterinary medicine. And we need these lifesaving products to treat our patients.
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.
All potential donors receive a free basic screening to determine eligibility, including a physical exam, basic bloodwork, infectious disease screening, and blood typing.
You do not have to be a PESCM client to be part of the donor program and your pet can continue to see your primary care veterinarian.
Free annual blood work for donor health records, including heartworm testing, infectious disease testing, and blood typing. Results will be added to your dog’s regular health records.
Complete physical exam at each donation
$100 hospital credit at each donation or free heartworm and flea/tick preventatives
Nail trims and lots of love from our team
Knowing you and your pet helped save multiple lives
Donate every 2 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
Not currently on medications for chronic conditions
Generally healthy and friendly disposition
Between 1-7 years of age
Over 10 pounds
Indoor only lifestyle
Not currently on medications for chronic conditions
To determine if your pet is eligible to be a blood donor, we’ll do a physical exam, basic bloodwork, infectious disease screening, and blood typing.
It only takes a few minutes, but it can help save the lives of many pets.
