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desex & microchip your animals

We offer Snip 'n' Chip and other discounted desexing vouchers across Aotearoa New Zealand at different times of the year.

Desexing and microchipping are key ways to improve animal welfare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Desexing reduces the number of unwanted litters, improves welfare for these animals, and positively impacts the environment. Microchipping is a great way to help owners be reunited with their lost pets.

This website includes helpful resources for you to view and download, including some in different languages.

  • 58,930
    Animals desexed through National Desexing Projects
  • 1,690
    Animals treated at our Mobile Desexing Clinic
  • 250
    Vet clinics participating nationwide

Find your nearest location

Northland (Vet Partnership)
1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025
Vouchers available
More info
Book now

We are excited to announce that we are launching a new desexing campaign for cat and dog owners in Hokianga, Kaikohe, Moerewa, Kawakawa, Kaeo and Okaihau.

Making desexing services accessible to everyone is important to us and from 1 July 2024 we are working with Bay of Islands Veterinary Services and Coast to Coast Cat Rescue to offer this FREE service to cat and dog owners in Hokianga, Kaikohe, Moerewa, Kawakawa, Kaeo and Ōkaihau who need a helping hand with the cost of desexing and microchipping.

Bookings are now open!  Click "Book Now" to contact Coast to Coast Cat Rescue via their Facebook page to arrange your appointment, or contact Bay of Islands Veterinary Services directly (https://www.bayvets.co.nz/)

Together we can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of cats and dogs in Northland.

Palmerston North (Massey-SPCA Desexing Clinic)
Ongoing
Vouchers available
More info
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Low-cost cat desexing at Massey University (Palmerston North) is available to cat owners who hold a Community Services Card, Gold Card, or Massey Student ID.

The Desexing Clinic is entirely run by Massey staff and students who volunteer to provide these valuable services to the community. All procedures are performed in the surgical training facilities at the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital under the supervision of a teaching veterinarian registered with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

The Massey-SPCA Desexing Clinic offers cat neutering (males) for $20 and cat spaying (females) for $30. All cats desexed through the programme will also receive free microchipping and NZCAR registration.

All bookings must be made through https://masseyspcadesexing.org/

Dates are usually released 3 months in advanced, with further appoinments announced on the Clinic Facebook page (facebook.com/MasseySPCADesexingClinic).

The Desexing Clinic opened in July 2017 and provides desexing and microchipping services to those owners who need a hand with the costs of desexing their cat, while also giving veterinary students more hands-on clinical experience.

For more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please head over to https://masseyspcadesexing.org/

Taranaki-Palmerston North
July 2025
Coming soon
More info
Book now

Snip 'n' Chip is not currently in your area. We aim to run a Snip 'n' Chip campaign in every region of the country at least once a year. Our Snip 'n' Chip campaigns are only available for cats, not dogs or other animals.

We do not offer a wait list for Snip 'n' Chip, but we have compiled some other options that may help you with desexing your animal:

Compare vet clinic prices
The cost for desexing surgery can vary between veterinary clinics and we recommend calling around to compare their prices. There are several vet clinics across the country that provide low cost desexing, as well as payment plans. Each vet clinic will be able discuss their individual processes and requirements, and answer any questions you may have, but generally kittens will need to be at least 1kg or approximately 8-12 weeks old before they can be desexed.

Check in regularly at “Help Someone Desex Their Pet”
Help Someone Desex Their Pet
 is a great resource page on Facebook that lists desexing options around the country and is updated regularly.

Look into other services
Other organisations or social services may be able to offer desexing services or provide financial assistance. Most of these can be found online through Google.

Ask family and friends
Members of your family and/or friends may be able to collectively help contribute towards the cost of the desexing surgery.

If needed, please contact your closest SPCA Centre as they may be able to offer local advice or assistance.

For more information on desexing, check out our FAQ section or see the resource page on our website.
For voucher Terms and Conditions please click here.

Tasman-Marlborough
July 2025
Coming soon
More info
Book now

Snip 'n' Chip is not currently in your area. We aim to run a Snip 'n' Chip campaign in every region of the country at least once a year. Our Snip 'n' Chip campaigns are only available for cats, not dogs or other animals.

We do not offer a wait list for Snip 'n' Chip, but we have compiled some other options that may help you with desexing your animal:

Compare vet clinic prices
The cost for desexing surgery can vary between veterinary clinics and we recommend calling around to compare their prices. There are several vet clinics across the country that provide low cost desexing, as well as payment plans. Each vet clinic will be able discuss their individual processes and requirements, and answer any questions you may have, but generally kittens will need to be at least 1kg or approximately 8-12 weeks old before they can be desexed.

Check in regularly at “Help Someone Desex Their Pet”
Help Someone Desex Their Pet
 is a great resource page on Facebook that lists desexing options around the country and is updated regularly.

Look into other services
Other organisations or social services may be able to offer desexing services or provide financial assistance. Most of these can be found online through Google.

Ask family and friends
Members of your family and/or friends may be able to collectively help contribute towards the cost of the desexing surgery.

If needed, please contact your closest SPCA Centre as they may be able to offer local advice or assistance.

For more information on desexing, check out our FAQ section or see the resource page on our website.
For voucher Terms and Conditions please click here.

Waikato
July 2025
Coming soon
More info
Book now

Snip 'n' Chip is not currently in your area. We aim to run a Snip 'n' Chip campaign in every region of the country at least once a year. Our Snip 'n' Chip campaigns are only available for cats, not dogs or other animals.

We do not offer a wait list for Snip 'n' Chip, but we have compiled some other options that may help you with desexing your animal:

Compare vet clinic prices
The cost for desexing surgery can vary between veterinary clinics and we recommend calling around to compare their prices. There are several vet clinics across the country that provide low cost desexing, as well as payment plans. Each vet clinic will be able discuss their individual processes and requirements, and answer any questions you may have, but generally kittens will need to be at least 1kg or approximately 8-12 weeks old before they can be desexed.

Check in regularly at “Help Someone Desex Their Pet”
Help Someone Desex Their Pet
 is a great resource page on Facebook that lists desexing options around the country and is updated regularly.

Look into other services
Other organisations or social services may be able to offer desexing services or provide financial assistance. Most of these can be found online through Google.

Ask family and friends
Members of your family and/or friends may be able to collectively help contribute towards the cost of the desexing surgery.

If needed, please contact your closest SPCA Centre as they may be able to offer local advice or assistance.

For more information on desexing, check out our FAQ section or see the resource page on our website.
For voucher Terms and Conditions please click here.

Auckland
12 March - 30 June 2025
Sold out
More info
Book now

OUR SNIP 'N' CHIP VOUCHERS HAVE SOLD OUT!

Thank you for all your awesome work in helping us to spread the word and thank you to everyone who took part in our Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign in this region.

We're sorry to disappoint anyone who missed out on making an appointment. If your cat needs desexing and/or microchipping, please contact your local vet clinics and have a chat about their desexing options. You can also click here to see questions and answers about desexing, including advice on what to do if Snip ‘n’ Chip is not in your area.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the thousands of unwanted cats born each year.

Thank you so much to our participating vet clinics for helping us make this important campaign possible.

For voucher Terms and Conditions please click here.

Please remember: This is campaign is for cats only. A limited number of vouchers are available to help those who require financial assistance. Please, only get a voucher if you need one and intend to use it. In the past, we have noticed some vouchers were never used, or bookings were made with vet clinics and never attended. When this happens, it prevents someone else from using the voucher who might really need it.

For more information on desexing, check out our FAQ section or see the resource page on our website. 

Gisborne
9 April - 30 June 2025
Sold out
More info
Book now

This campaign has now finished.

Thank you for all your awesome work in helping us to spread the word and thank you to everyone who took part in our Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign in this region.

We're sorry to disappoint anyone who missed out on making an appointment. If your cat needs desexing and/or microchipping, please contact your local vet clinics and have a chat about their desexing options. You can also click here to see questions and answers about desexing, including advice on what to do if Snip ‘n’ Chip is not in your area.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the thousands of unwanted cats born each year.

Thank you so much to our participating vet clinics for helping us make this important campaign possible.

For voucher Terms and Conditions please click here.

Please remember: This is campaign is for cats only. A limited number of vouchers are available to help those who require financial assistance. Please, only get a voucher if you need one and intend to use it. In the past, we have noticed some vouchers were never used, or bookings were made with vet clinics and never attended. When this happens, it prevents someone else from using the voucher who might really need it.

For more information on desexing, check out our FAQ section or see the resource page on our website.