No, foster animals must be treated by veterinarians working with the BC SPCA. These vets are familiar with the animal’s medical history and follow BC SPCA protocols to ensure consistent care. They also know who to contact if additional care or decisions are needed. While many excellent veterinarians are in our communities, we ask that foster animals see BC SPCA partner vets , which may include accessing telemedicine or virtual appointments, to keep their care consistent and aligned with our records.
If you take your foster animal to your own vet, you would be responsible for the cost of that care. Additionally, community vets are often very busy, and sharing medical history with a new clinic could delay treatment. Using BC SPCA partner vets ensures the best and most efficient care for foster animals.
To make things easy for you, we will provide you with a list of emergency contacts so you’ll be able to access the right support 24/7.