Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation

  • 434 Silas Deane Hwy
  • Wethersfield, CT 06109

Companions Assistance Program


The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF) is pleased to have secured grant funding to assist low-income pet owners. In 2020, CVMF received $4,500 in funding from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, as well as another grant more recently for $2,100. Initially, the distribution of these funds was limited by the donors to residents of certain towns. Fortunately, they are now available to pet owners in all locations. CVMF is hoping to increase geographic availability to low-income pet owners by adding clinics that accept vouchers.

  • CVMF’s pilot voucher program is designed to provide Connecticut resident pet owners who receive some form of public assistance with access to veterinary care. The application requires uploading proof of eligibility through income verification documents.
  • Fill out the form below to apply for support. If eligibility criteria is met, CVMF provides a voucher certificate worth $125 of care that can be redeemed at a participating veterinary hospital. A list of hospitals that accept vouchers is sent along with the certificate. Please notify the hospital when you make your appointment that you will be using a voucher.
    • PLEASE NOTE: Due to the response and mailing of vouchers, this voucher is not intended to be used for emergency car If your pet is having an emergency, please bring them to an emergency hospital.
  • Only two pets per household are eligible for assistance.  One voucher is available per pet per year.
  • Vouchers are valid for 60 days.
    If you or someone else is not able to fill out the below form, please email president@petsafetyct.org or call 860-635-7770 for other methods of submission.
  • Once the voucher is received, call the qualifying hospital of your choice to set up an appointment. On the day of the appointment, bring the voucher with you.


Still have questions? See our full program overview and FAQ

CVMF is grateful for the support of the pilot voucher program, especially early adopters who are helping to make it successful.

Hospitals that accept CVMF vouchers:

At this time, participating hospitals are limited to only CVMA member hospitals. If you would like to become a member of the CVMA, please visit their website at www.ctvet.org.
Due to limited funding, there is a capacity of vouchers per member per year.

CVMF’s vision is to be a safety net for Connecticut’s domestic animals.

The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF) is the charitable and service arm of the veterinary community of Connecticut, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). CVMF was created to support education, scholarship and service programs that improve animal health, and public health, in Connecticut. The leadership of CVMA veterinarians makes CVMF unique, facilitating a scientific approach to animal issues and identifying and implementing solutions with the broadest possible impact. CVMF exists to make Connecticut a better place for animals and people. Our vision is to be a safety net for Connecticut’s domestic animals.

CVMF is a 501(c)3 is a not-for-profit foundation (EIN: 27-0137197 )and all contributions are fully tax-deductible.
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