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- 4.5 (20)
- 4.4 (15)
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Southside Animal Hospital provides veterinary care to the Greater Phoenix area. Services include in-house diagnostics and lab work, vaccinations, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, health certificates, and wellness exams. Walk-ins are welcome, although the clinic advises pet owners to call for advice on their situation before coming in for an emergency. Qualified rescue group members receive discounted services.
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- 4.5 (67)
- 4.9 (26)
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Dove Valley Animal Hospital is a Cave Creek animal clinic with 25 years of combined veterinary experience. The clinic is open seven days a week and provides wellness exams and routine care, sickness and emergency treatments, dental care, surgery, acupuncture, and stem cell therapy. The clinic also treats exotics and pocket pets including sugar gliders, rabbits, mice, lizards and snakes, hedgehogs and chinchillas. Dove Valley Animal Hospital refers patients to other providers for grooming, boarding, chiropractic services, and behavior training.
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- 4.5 (57)
- 4.9 (28)
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Laveen Veterinary Center is a Laveen animal health care center serving South Phoenix and the South Mountain areas of Phoenix. Services include preventative medicine, geriatric care, lab work and diagnostics, oral surgery, chemotherapy, orthopedic surgery, pain management, boarding, and ultrasound. The clinic is AAHA Accredited and is an affiliate of the University Animal Hospital in Tempe, Arizona.
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- 4.5 (37)
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Central Mesa Veterinary Hospital is an animal clinic with emergency services, as well as routine care for residents in Mesa and the surrounding areas. The clinic is open five days a week for patients' urgent care needs. Central Mesa Veterinary Hospital offers website membership to clients with various benefits including a free subscription to its Pet Living & Wellness Newsletter. Dr. Dawn Senter graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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- 4.0 (34)
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Westbrook Animal Hospital in Phoenix has over 40 years of combined experience in the animal medical field. Services offered by the clinic cover vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, dental care, and wellness packages for puppies, kittens, and adults and senior pets. A range of surgical procedures is available as well including anesthesia, fracture repair, mass removal, biopsies, c-sections, eye surgery, and declawing. Dr. Chris Hummel graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994.
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Southside Animal Hospital offers veterinary care throughout the Greater Phoenix area. Services include in-house diagnostics and lab work, vaccinations, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, health certificates, and wellness exams. Walk-ins are welcome though the clinic advises pet owners to call prior to coming in for an emergency to get advice on their specific situation. Qualified rescue group members receive discounted services.
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- 3.5 (43)
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Ahwatukee Commons Veterinary Hospital is a Phoenix animal health center. Services cover general wellness, surgery, exams, boarding, stem cell therapy, and cold laser therapy for a range of conditions including otitis, dermatitis, arthritis, ear infections, and wound healing. The clinic's staff is certified by the American Institute of Medical Laser Applications, and the practice was voted the "Best Veterinarian" by the Ahwatukee Foothills News.
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- 4.0 (58)
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Animal Care Hospital has been providing veterinary services to Phoenix residents since 1964. The clinic is AAHA Accredited and offers dental care, grooming, boarding, behavioral therapy, laser therapy and surgery, lab work, parasite control, microchipping, orthopedic surgery, and nutritional counseling. Dr. Stephen Bishop received his DVM from Kansas State University in 1973 and is a member of the Veterinary Leadership Group (VLG).
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Established in 1954, the East Maryland Animal Hospital is a full-service pet-care and well-being facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility's resident veterinarian, Dr. Wendy Schroeder, received her doctorate from the University of Illinois Veterinary School. The hospital's services include general wellness support, including dentistry, to maintain the health of pets, diet and nutritional advice to fight disease, parasite control, vaccinations, and microchipping to help reunite pets with their rightful owners.
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- 4.5 (74)
- 4.0 (5)
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AZPetVet responds to the health needs of furry pets, birds, and reptiles in Phoenix and nearby areas. The facility provides various services, from parasite prevention, detection and diagnostics, and chronic care to ultrasound, dental treatments, and spay and neuter. Its team of veterinary professionals brings over 35 years of collective experience performing different types of surgeries, like femoral head ostectomy, stenotic nares, and lateral ear resection, and handling post-op care. They also accommodate exotic pets, such as bearded dragons and guinea pigs.
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- Avian Practice
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Sugarloaf Animal Clinic is a Phoenix veterinary clinic. The practice has a range of services including puppy and kitten wellness packages, senior wellness packages, ophthalmology, DNA testing, general surgery, dermatology, dental care, and endocrinology. The practice also has puppy declaw, tail removal, microchipping, and pain management. Dr. Amrit Rai, D.V.M. is a member of the Investigative Committee of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
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- 4.0 (418)
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The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic has been offering veterinary services to residents in Metro Phoenix for over 60 years. The clinic is open 24/7 including on holidays and provides emergency medicine, exotic pet and avian care, bone surgery, vaccines, and health certificates for travel. Neuters and spays, declawing, dental cleaning, holistic vet services, acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, alternative cancer treatment, arthritis care, alternative pain therapy, and skin problem solutions are also offered. The practice provides boarding for dogs and cats as well as grooming and was twice ranked the #1 Vet Clinic by The Best of Arizona Business.
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Deer Creek Animal Hospital has been a Phoenix veterinary practice since 1997. The clinic provides wellness exams, ultrasounds, dental care, on-site pharmacy, vaccinations, spays and neuters, small animal surgery, and ear care. Boarding and daycare, grooming, and training services are also available. Dr. Suzanne Higgins graduated from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1991.
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Ingleside Animal Hospital has been an AAHA Accredited hospital in Metro Phoenix since 1959. Pet owners have access to allergy testing and dermatology, microchipping, laser therapy, nutritional counseling, obedience training, pharmacy, diagnostics, and surgery. General wellness, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care, and vaccinations are also available. Brian Serbin, DVM served for five years as chairman of the Examining Board’s Investigative Committee and is now on the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
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- 3.5 (34)
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Bell Ridge Animal Hospital & Boarding provides medical care, boarding, and grooming services to pets throughout Greater Phoenix. Services include spays, neuters, declaws, dental care, orthopedic and eye surgery, and mass removals for dogs and cats. The clinic is open seven days a week, and its veterinarians have over 40 years of combined experience. Pets can stay overnight, but staff stays only until 7:00 PM. Other animals treated include ferrets, exotics, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
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ASG of Scottsdale is a specialty veterinary hospital with board-certified specialists offering general care, trauma and emergency services, elective and emergency surgery, anesthesia, and orthopedic surgery for dogs and cats. ASG also refers patients to a specialist in rehabilitation services. Ross A. Lirtzman, D.V.M. graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 and is a Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
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- 4.7 (163)
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- 4.0 (97)
- 2.3 (3)
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Raintree Pet Resort + Medical Center is an animal hospital and pet boarding facility based in Scottsdale. It opened its veterinary medical center in 2013 and was voted Arizona's #1 Animal Hospital for 2016. It is a designated cat-friendly facility by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (with less than 15% of the nation's veterinary clinics able to earn this accreditation). Dr. Savard treats dogs, cats, avian, exotic and pocket pets. The clinic provides a broad spectrum of care in a warm inviting environment for both the client and patient. The award winning Pet Resort, founded in 1987, provides daycare and overnight boarding with socialization, spacious rooms, a heated in-ground pool, a splash pad, misted play yards, in-house treats, and grooming. The facility also provides the option for pet birthday parties and holiday celebrations and has a separated area for cat boarding.
Compare our Top Veterinarians
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Union Hills Animal Hospital | View More | |||
Dove Valley Animal Hospital | View More | |||
Laveen Veterinary Center | View More | |||
Central Mesa Veterinary Hospital | View More | |||
Westbrook Animal Hospital | View More | |||
Southside Animal Hospital | View More | |||
Ahwatukee Commons Veterinary Hospital | View More | |||
Animal Care Hospital | View More | |||
East Maryland Animal Hospital | 529 East Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ85012 | View More | ||
AZPetVet | 6615 W. Happy Valley Rd., Ste. B106, Glendale, AZ85310 | View More | ||
Sugarloaf Animal Clinic | View More | |||
The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic | View More | |||
Deer Creek Animal Hospital | View More | |||
Ingleside Animal Hospital | View More | |||
Bell Ridge Animal Hospital & Boarding | View More | |||
ASG of Scottsdale | View More | |||
Raintree Pet Resort + Medical Center | View More |
FAQs
Introduction
If you're a pet owner, you're probably familiar with companion animal veterinarians. This type of vet is a general practitioner who provides preventative care, diagnosis, treatments, and surgical services for dogs, cats, and other common pets. Some vets specialize in the care of exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and pocket pets. There are veterinarians for livestock and large animals, too. These vets focus on providing care for cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals on the farm.
Veterinarians can choose to specialize in areas such as nutrition, oncology, cardiology, and many others. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) currently recognizes more than 40 fields of study and 22 veterinary specialist organizations nationwide.
How often should I bring my pet in for an exam?
This depends on the age of your pet. Ideally, puppies should have their first vet visit between six to eight weeks old, and kittens should see the vet within one week of bringing them home. Healthy adult animals need a checkup once per year. Vets recommend two exams per year for senior pets (age 10 and up).
What are the benefits of having my pet spayed or neutered?
Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, sterilization has other benefits for pets. Spayed females won't go into heat, and they have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer and mammary gland tumors. Neutering males reduces aggressive behavior, territorial marking, and roaming urges. It also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and can reduce the chance of prostate disease.
Should my pet be on heartworm medication?
Dogs are very commonly affected by heartworm disease, so they should be on medication to prevent it all year long. Heartworm preventatives are available as topical “spot-on” medications, monthly chewable pills, and injections that are given every six to 12 months. Heartworms are less common in cats, but preventative medication is still recommended.
How often should my pets be vaccinated?
In general, puppies and kittens need several types of vaccines every three to four weeks until they're 16 weeks old. Depending on the vaccine, your pet might need a booster shot every one to three years. Pets that are indoors-only may require fewer and less frequent vaccinations.
Are you supposed to brush your dog’s or cat’s teeth?
Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental disease in animals as young as two to three years of age. To help prevent this, vets recommend that you brush your pet's teeth at least two to three times a week. Dogs and cats should also have a professional dental cleaning once per year.
Is it safe for my cat or dog to be vegan?
According to the ASPCA, cats need a diet that's high in protein and taurine, which can only be found in meat and other animal products. They also struggle to digest carbohydrates from plants. Dogs can eat plants, but it's difficult to provide adequate nutrition for them on a vegan diet.
Why is my dog dragging his butt on the ground?
Dogs drag their rear ends on the floor for a number of reasons, including clogged anal sacs, intestinal parasites, and food allergies. Some groomers express a dog's anal glands manually, which is often unnecessary and can cause irritation that leads to scooting. If you notice frequent scooting, contact a veterinarian to figure out the cause.
What is a brachycephalic breed?
Brachycephalic animals are prone to obstructive breathing due to the short muzzles and flattened faces they were bred to have. Common brachycephalic breeds are the pug, French and English bulldogs, Boston terrier, Pekingese, shih tzu, boxer, and bull mastiff. Brachycephaly can occur in cats such as the Persian, Himalayan, and Burmese breeds, and in rabbits such as Netherland Dwarfs and Holland Lops.
When do I switch from puppy/kitten food to adult food?
For puppies, it depends on the dog's breed and size. Generally, dogs are considered ready for adult food around 18-24 months of age. Large breeds take a bit longer to mature. Toy breeds can reach their adult size in as little as 10 months. Cats should be transitioned to adult food when they're around 12 months old.
Should I declaw my cat?
It can be tempting to declaw a cat to stop it from scratching your furniture, but it's a medically unnecessary procedure that does the animal more harm than good. Declawing can cause paw and back pain, lameness, tissue necrosis, and discomfort when using the litter box. Better alternatives include keeping your pet's nails trimmed and providing scratching posts around your home.
We just found a stray pet. What should I do?
The pet may already belong to someone, so check for a collar and tags, or have it scanned for a microchip at your local animal shelter or veterinary clinic. Many people who lose a pet will look for it at nearby shelters, so consider leaving the animal there to give the owner a better chance of finding it.
Are dogs color blind?
Dogs don't see in black and white, but they're unable to recognize many of the colors that humans can. The colors they can see best are blue, yellow, and combinations of these shades. Objects that are green, orange, and red appear to be dull brown or gray through a dog's eyes.
What degree do you need to be a veterinarian?
In the United States, vets must obtain a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree to practice. Some choose a dual DVM/Ph.D. or DVM/M.S. program, and others opt for specialty training after earning their degree. Becoming a veterinarian takes about four years of undergraduate education and four years to complete a DVM or VMD program.
How do you become a registered veterinary technician?
Veterinary technician requirements vary by state. Most vet technicians must complete an AVMA-accredited two-year associate or four-year bachelor's program and pass the VTME exam. Some states have alternate paths to credentialing, such as passing a certification exam at a specialist academy.
What do veterinary assistants do?
Vet assistants help veterinarians and technicians with their daily tasks, set up equipment, and clean key areas of the clinic, such as kennels and operating rooms. There are certification programs for vet assistants, but most are trained for these tasks on the job.
What do veterinary technicians do?
Vet technicians serve many roles in the clinic. They act as surgical nurses, lab and radiography technicians, and supervisors to veterinary assistants. Technicians also meet with pet owners and usually provide the initial exam of their animal. They can administer vaccines and medications, but are not allowed to write prescriptions or provide a diagnosis without veterinarian approval.
How much do veterinary assistants/technicians make?
Veterinary assistants typically earn about $13.75 an hour, or $28,590 per year. Vet technicians, on average, make $17 per hour, or $35,320 per year for full-time employment.
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