Permanent identification
Microchips
Affordable microchipping for dogs and cats so lost pets have a better chance of getting home.
Choose a clinic for this service
Vaccines and microchips are available during scheduled surgery visits at Central Freeway. For standalone walk-in care in Wichita Falls, choose PetSmart.
More about Microchips
What this service does and why it matters
A microchip is a small permanent ID placed under the skin. It does not track a pet, but it gives shelters and veterinary clinics a way to identify the pet and contact the registered owner if the pet is found.
- For pets, a registered microchip gives them a stronger way home if a collar or tag is lost.
- For owners, microchipping adds a backup form of identification that can stay with the pet for life.
- For shelters and clinics, reliable identification can shorten the time a lost pet spends away from home.
What to know before a visit
- The microchip must be registered with current contact information to work well.
- If your phone number or address changes, update the microchip registration.
- Microchips are available for dogs and cats through PETS Clinic locations based on clinic service availability.
How clinics differ
Wichita Falls: Microchips are part of walk-in Wellness & Preventative Care at PETS Clinic inside PetSmart and are available during scheduled spay/neuter visits at Central Freeway.
Amarillo, Lubbock, Vernon, and Graham: Microchips are offered based on each clinic schedule and service availability.