PetSmart Vaccination Clinic Prices & Schedule
PetSmart vaccination clinics are run by two separate partners: ShotVet, which holds walk-in weekend pop-up clinics, and Banfield Pet Hospital, which operates full-service vets inside stores. Individual shots run around $30 to $45 plus a $6 biohazard fee, and ShotVet bundles start at $85. Full price list and schedule below.
Last updated: July 2026. Prices verified against ShotVet’s published package pricing.
Key Points
- PetSmart doesn’t employ vets. Vaccines come from ShotVet pop-up clinics or an in-store Banfield Pet Hospital.
- ShotVet individual shots cost roughly $30 to $45 each, plus a $6 biohazard fee per pet. Packages run $85 to $259.
- ShotVet clinics are weekend walk-ins with no exam fee. Banfield requires an appointment and works on monthly wellness plans.
- You’ll need up-to-date vaccines for PetSmart grooming, boarding, and training services too.
Who Actually Runs PetSmart Vaccination Clinics?
PetSmart doesn’t administer vaccines itself. It hosts two different providers, and knowing which one you’re walking into changes what you pay and whether you need an appointment.
★ ShotVet runs pop-up vaccination clinics at participating PetSmart stores across 30-plus states, almost always on weekends. State-licensed veterinarians administer the shots. There’s no exam fee, which is the single biggest reason the pricing beats a regular vet.
★ Banfield Pet Hospital operates full-service veterinary hospitals inside more than 1,000 PetSmart locations. Banfield handles vaccines as part of a wellness visit, not as a standalone walk-in service.
One point of confusion worth clearing up: Vetco and VIP Petcare clinics are Petco’s vaccination partners, not PetSmart’s. If you searched for a Vetco clinic and landed at a PetSmart, you’re in the wrong parking lot.
PetSmart Vaccine Prices 2026
Individual shots at a ShotVet clinic sit in the $30 to $45 range, with a $6 biohazard fee added once per pet regardless of how many shots you get.
| Vaccine or service | Species | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Rabies (1 year) | Dog | Around $30 |
| Rabies (3 year, select states) | Dog | Add-on around $15 with a package |
| DA2PP (distemper combo) | Dog | Around $35 |
| Bordetella (kennel cough) | Dog | Around $30 |
| Leptospirosis | Dog | Around $30 to $40 |
| Canine influenza (H3N2) | Dog | Around $40 to $45 |
| PureVax rabies (1 year) | Cat | Around $30 to $35 |
| PureVax FVRCP | Cat | Around $35 to $40 |
| PureVax FeLV | Cat | Around $40 to $45 |
| Biohazard fee | Both | $6 per pet |
ShotVet lists the same prices nationwide rather than adjusting by region, but individual shot pricing isn’t posted on its website and gets confirmed at the event. Package pricing is published, so that’s the number you can actually plan around.
Rabies, Lyme, and rattlesnake vaccines aren’t offered in every state. Availability follows state law and regional risk, so check the clinic listing before you drive out.
ShotVet Vaccine Packages & Bundles
Packages are where the savings live. Buying online before the clinic also puts you in the FastPaws line instead of the general queue.
| Package | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Four Paws (adult dog) | 1-year rabies, DA2PP, strategic deworm, heartworm test | $155 |
| Wild Paws (adult dog) | Four Paws plus a choice of bordetella or lepto | $175 |
| Pampered Paws (adult dog) | Rabies, DA2PP, deworm, heartworm test, bordetella, lepto, plus influenza or Lyme | $259 |
| Puppy A / B / C | Each round of the puppy series, 8-10, 12-14 and 16-18 weeks | $85 / $114 / $144 |
| Puppy Club | All three puppy rounds bundled | $215 |
| PureVax Indoor Cat | 1-year PureVax rabies, FVRCP, strategic deworm | $135 |
| PureVax Outdoor Cat | Indoor package plus PureVax FeLV | $161 |
| Kitten A / B / C | Each round of the kitten series | $85 / $114 / $149 |
| Kitten Club | All three kitten rounds bundled | Around $209 to $239 |
➤ The bundle math is worth doing before you decide. Puppy Club at $215 covers all three rounds that would cost $343 bought separately, so it saves roughly $128 across the first year. Kitten Club works the same way against $348 of separate rounds.
➤ On the adult dog side the gaps are narrower. Wild Paws costs $20 more than Four Paws and adds one vaccine, which is only worth it if your dog boards, goes to daycare, or spends real time outdoors. Pampered Paws is a $104 jump for owners who genuinely need influenza or Lyme coverage.
➤ A three-year rabies vaccine can be added to any dog or cat package for around $15, but only in states that permit it and only if you bring written proof that the prior rabies shot is within 30 days of expiring.
Best value for puppies
- Puppy Club: all three vaccine rounds
- Price: $215 (saves about $128)
Best value for adult dogs
- Four Paws: rabies, DA2PP, deworm, heartworm test
- Price: $155
PetSmart Vaccine Clinic Schedule
The PetSmart vaccine clinic schedule is set by ShotVet, not by the store, and it runs on weekends. Most events land on Saturdays and Sundays in a window around 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., though individual events vary.
➤ That weekend timing is the practical advantage. You don’t have to take time off work or squeeze a vet visit into a weekday.
To find your store’s next clinic, open ShotVet’s clinic finder, enter your ZIP code, and look for events hosted at a PetSmart address. The listing shows the date, the time window, and a link to prepay.
Clinic days vary by store, and schedules shift around holidays and demand. Not every PetSmart hosts ShotVet, so check the finder rather than assuming your nearest location has an event.
Banfield works on a different system entirely. Appointments are bookable through the Banfield app, by phone, or on their website, and hours generally track store hours. Check PetSmart store hours for your location before you head out.
Do You Need an Appointment?
No, you don’t need an appointment for a ShotVet clinic at PetSmart. These are walk-in events, including for rabies shots. You show up during the posted window and wait your turn.
The one exception worth knowing: prepaying for a package online through FastPaws moves you into a separate, faster line. It doesn’t reserve a time slot, but it does cut the wait meaningfully at busy events.
Banfield is the opposite. Every visit is by appointment, and vaccines are given as part of a wellness exam rather than as a standalone service.
What Vaccines Are Available?
For Dogs
Common vaccines include DA2PP (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus), Bordetella for kennel cough, leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and rabies.
- Bordetella This is the kennel cough vaccine. If your dog spends time around other dogs at boarding facilities, dog parks, or groomers, this one is highly recommended.
- Leptospirosis Important for dogs that spend time outdoors, near water, or in areas with wildlife. Lepto is a bacterial infection that can also spread to humans.
- Lyme disease If you live in a tick-heavy area or take your dog hiking, this vaccine is worth discussing with the vet at the clinic.
- Canine influenza (H3N2) Usually an add-on rather than a core shot. Worth it for dogs that board regularly or attend daycare, where outbreaks spread fast.
If you’re booking a grooming appointment, your dog will need proof of current rabies and Bordetella vaccines before the salon will accept them.
For Cats
Cats usually receive FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia), feline leukemia (FeLV), and rabies.
➤ Every cat should get FVRCP, even indoor cats. These diseases can spread through indirect contact, so staying home doesn’t make your cat fully safe.
➤ Rabies is required by law in most states for cats too, not just dogs.
➤ Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is recommended for cats that go outside or live with other cats. It’s a serious virus with no cure, so early vaccination is the best protection.
ShotVet uses PureVax products for cats, which are non-adjuvanted. That’s the type most feline vets prefer, and it’s a genuine quality point rather than marketing language.
★ Puppies and kittens follow a series starting at 6-8 weeks, with boosters every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks.
★ Adult pets get annual or triennial boosters depending on the vaccine and local laws. Vets assess needs based on exposure risks, like outdoor activity.
Bring these with yourself
Bring any prior vaccine records you have. They matter most if you want the three-year rabies option, which requires written proof that the previous shot is within 30 days of expiring.
Dogs need to be leashed and cats need to be in a carrier. Clinics are held in a store or parking-lot setup, not a private exam room, so a nervous animal is easier to manage when contained.
Expect a line. Arriving in the first 30 minutes of the window is usually the difference between 10 minutes and an hour. The visit itself is quick once you’re seen, since there’s no exam component.
Keep the paperwork you’re handed. You’ll need those records for PetsHotel boarding, grooming appointments, training classes, and most apartment or travel requirements.
Pop-up clinics are for healthy pets only. If your animal is showing signs of illness, book a full exam instead of a vaccine event. For emergencies, contact a 24/7 veterinary hospital, not a clinic event.
PetSmart Clinic vs a Regular Vet Visit
The savings are real, but they come from one specific thing: the missing exam fee. Private practices charge $40 to $90 just to open the door, even on a vaccine-only visit.
| Item | ShotVet at PetSmart | Typical private vet |
|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | None | $40 to $90 |
| Rabies (1 year) | Around $30 | $20 to $75 |
| DA2PP / DHPP | Around $35 | $25 to $45 |
| Full adult vaccine visit | $155 to $259 as a package | $75 to $200 |
| Appointment needed | No, weekend walk-in | Yes |
| Treats illness or injury | No | Yes |
Here’s the part most comparison articles skip. On a single rabies booster, a low-cost clinic wins clearly. On a full adult package, the gap narrows and a private vet can occasionally come out even, because you’re paying for a bundle that includes a heartworm test and deworming whether you need them or not.
The honest trade-off is scope. ShotVet vaccinates healthy animals. It doesn’t diagnose the limp, look at the ear infection, or catch the heart murmur an annual exam would. Treating a pop-up clinic as a full substitute for veterinary care is the mistake to avoid, not the price.
Benefits
- No exam fee, which is where most of the savings come from.
- Weekend hours that don’t require time off work.
- Packages bundle vaccines at a real discount over individual shots.
- State-licensed veterinarians administer every shot.
- Records are accepted for boarding, grooming, training and travel requirements.
ShotVet vs. Banfield: Which One Should You Use?
If you just need a rabies shot or a single booster, ShotVet is the easier option. No appointment, show up on a weekend, and you’re usually done in under 30 minutes. Pricing is transparent and you pay per shot or per package.
Banfield makes more sense if your pet needs ongoing care. Optimum Wellness Plans start around $37.95 a month for adult dogs and $26.95 for adult cats, plus a one-time enrollment fee in the $60 to $83 range. Those plans bundle exams, vaccines, and diagnostics into a monthly payment rather than charging per visit.
Worth being clear about: a Banfield wellness plan is not pet insurance. It covers routine preventive care only, not accidents, illness, or emergency surgery.
Plan pricing varies by hospital and isn’t published nationally, so pull a quote for your own location. For the full breakdown of services, plan tiers and what they cover, see our guide to Banfield at PetSmart. It’s also worth checking active PetSmart promotions before enrolling, since Banfield occasionally runs enrollment offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are shots at PetSmart?
Individual vaccines at a ShotVet clinic inside PetSmart cost roughly $30 to $45 each, plus a $6 biohazard fee per pet. Packages are cheaper per shot: adult dog bundles run $155 to $259, and cat packages are $135 to $161.
Do PetSmart vaccine clinics take walk-ins?
Yes. ShotVet clinics at PetSmart are walk-in events with no appointment required. Prepaying for a package online through FastPaws puts you in a shorter line but doesn’t reserve a specific time.
Do you need an appointment for a rabies shot at PetSmart?
No appointment is needed for a rabies shot at a ShotVet clinic. Bring prior records if you want the three-year rabies option, which requires written proof that the previous vaccine is within 30 days of expiring.
What days does PetSmart have vaccine clinics?
ShotVet clinics run on weekends, most often Saturday and Sunday, with typical windows around 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days vary by store and not every PetSmart hosts a clinic, so check ShotVet’s finder by ZIP code.
Are PetSmart vaccine clinics cheaper than a vet?
Usually yes, mainly because there’s no exam fee. Private vets charge $40 to $90 per visit before any vaccine cost. The gap is largest on single boosters and narrows on full annual packages.
Who runs PetSmart vaccination clinics?
ShotVet runs the walk-in pop-up vaccination clinics at PetSmart, and Banfield Pet Hospital operates full-service vets inside more than 1,000 stores. PetSmart itself doesn’t employ veterinarians or administer vaccines.
