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CONTACT INFORMATION: Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Please note: We take our last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.
8875 Lorton Road
Lorton, VA 22079
Reasa Currier
Director

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Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

As part of Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Pet Resource Center, Fairfax County residents have the opportunity to have their pet vaccinated and microchipped without the cost of a veterinary exam.

All clinics are first come, first served and are cash only. Clinics are held at either our Michael R. Frey or Lorton Campus.

Clinic Locations

Lorton Campus
8875 Lorton Road 
Lorton, VA 22079

Fairfax Center Fire Station 40
4621 Legato Road 
Fairfax, VA 22030


Upcoming Clinic Dates

DATE TIME VACCINE CLINIC LOCATION
Monday, Feb. 10 9 to 11 a.m.

Fairfax County Fire Station 40

4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Friday, Feb. 21 9 to 11 a.m.

Fairfax County Animal Shelter - Lorton Campus

8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Monday, March 10 9 to 11 a.m. 4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Friday, March 21 9 to 11 a.m. 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Monday, April 14 9 to 11 a.m. 4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Friday, April 25 9 to 11 a.m. 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Monday, May 12 9 to 11 a.m. 4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Friday, May 23 9 to 11 a.m. 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Monday, June 9 9 to 11 a.m. 4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Friday, June 27 9 to 11 a.m. 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079

 

 

Services

  • Rabies Vaccination $20 
  • DHPPi (dogs only) $20 
  • FVRCP (cats only) $20 
  • Microchip $20 
  • Dog License $10 

Learn more about the vaccinations we offer, vaccine age recommendations and our microchipping services.


Clinic Information 

  • Clinics are walk-up - there is no pre-registration or appointment required.
  • All clinics are CASH ONLY.
  • Clinics are open to dogs and cats.
  • Dogs must be on fixed leashes (please no flexi/extendable leashes).
  • Cats must be in secured carriers.
  • Only limited exams are conducted at Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. Pets are only examined to determine their eligibility for receiving vaccines and/or microchips. Any additional medical concerns or underlying diseases are not diagnosed or treated during clinics.

Vaccine and Microchip Clinic FAQs

Vaccine and Microchip Clinics are held monthly at both our Micheal R. Frey Campus and Lorton Campus:

Michael R. Frey
4500 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

Lorton Campus
8875 Lorton Road
Lorton, VA 22079

Clinics are cash only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept credit cards or checks. 

You do not need to arrive early. All pets that arrive within the clinic timeframe, 9 to 11 a.m., will be seen!

Services offered for dogs: 

  • Rabies vaccine - $20
  • DHPPi (Canine Distemper) - $20
  • Microchip - $20
  • Fairfax County dog licenses - $10

Services offered for cats:

  • Rabies vaccine - $20
  • FVRCP (Feline Distemper) - $20
  • Microchip - $20

  1. Your pet's vaccination records. If you have them, please bring your pet's vaccination records. Please note: Proof of prior vaccination is necessary to obtain 3-year Rabies, 3-year DHPP, and 3-year FVRCP vaccines. If you do not have previous vaccination records, your pet(s) will be administered a 1-year Rabies vaccine and/or a DHPP or FVRCP that requires a booster in 3-4 weeks.
  2. Cash for payment. We are unable to accept credit cards or checks.
  3. Safely secure your pets. Cats should be in carriers and dogs should be leashed (no flexi/extendable leashes, please). 

​​​​​​Proof of prior vaccination is necessary to obtain 3-year Rabies, 3-year DHPP, and 3-year FVRCP vaccines. If you do not have previous vaccination records, your pet(s) will be administered a 1-year Rabies vaccine and/or a DHPP or FVRCP that requires a booster in 3-4 weeks.

Clinics are walk-up and there is no pre-registration or appointment required!

  1. When you arrive to the clinic, you will be directed to a designated parking spot. If you arrive before the clinic start time, please park in a numbered spot in sequence.
  2. A team member will bring a form for each of your pets to your car. 
  3. When it is your turn, you will be directed to bring your pet(s) to the check-in table. A clinic team member will go over the services you are requesting for your pet(s) and confirm vaccine status. (Please bring your most recent vaccine records!)
  4. You will then submit payment for services (cash only) at the payment table.
  5. Next, you and your pet(s) will move to the veterinary station where your pet will receive requested services as you continue to the check-out table.
  6. At check-out, a clinic team member will finalize your paperwork and provide you with a dog license, if one was purchased.
  7. A clinic team member will bring your pet to you at the check-out table when services are completed.

Visit our vaccine and microchip information page!

Yes, please bring records from the most recent clinic you attended.

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