Barton County, MO

Animal care and wellness first, then what is available locally.

Animal care and wellness

Emergency vet care
Hours are only as each source states them. Call before you go.
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri
Phone: (417) 890-1600
Address: 400 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802
Website: https://evcspringfield.com/
City: Springfield
Nearest identified; located in Springfield (Greene County). After-hours, not 24/7: Mon-Fri 6:00pm-8:00am; Sat & Sun 24 hours; open all major holidays.
Source: Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement (2)
- Website: https://health.mo.gov/providers/manuals/communicable-disease-investigation-reference-manual/rabies-animal
  Rule: Rabies vaccination of animals in Missouri may only be legally performed by a licensed veterinarian (RSMo 322.010, 340.216; 20 CSR 2270-4.031).
  Scope: statewide
  Applies statewide (Missouri). Source: Missouri DHSS Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual - Rabies, animal · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Rule: Missouri's rabies law is RSMo Chapter 322 (Protection Against Rabies). Section 322.090 empowers county commissions to adopt rules on licensing, impounding, confinement and rabies control and requires them to operate a county dog pound (may contract with cities); 322.030 requires the owner of a dog exposed to a rabid animal to have it treated by a licensed veterinarian or destroyed. Pet vaccination requirements are therefore set by county and city ordinance.
  Scope: statewide
  Statute url: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=322
  Applies statewide (Missouri). Source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes, RSMo 322.090 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Spay and neuter help (2)
- Joplin Humane Society Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
  Phone: 417-623-3642
  Address: 140 E. Emperor Lane, Joplin, MO 64801
  Website: https://joplinhumane.org/clinic.html
  Fees: Cat: $45; Dog: $60 regardless of size; Rabies if not current: $20
  Eligibility: no restrictions based on income or location
  located in Joplin (Jasper County)
  Source: Joplin Humane Society - Clinic · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Operation SNIP (Humane Society of Missouri / Animal Medical Center of Mid-America)
  Website: https://hsmo.org/operation-snip/
  Description: Low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for the pets of Missouri residents; booking via amcma.org (St. Louis)
  Source: Humane Society of Missouri - Operation SNIP · Checked Nov 5, 2026