Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care
Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care is a veterinarian serving Tucson, AZ.
About Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care
Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care is a locally owned and operated veterinary practice serving dogs and cats throughout the greater Tucson area. Rather than asking every pet to travel to a traditional clinic, the team brings veterinary care to the animal's home, where visits can be more comfortable and less stressful for both pets and their owners. The practice describes its approach as personalized, with treatment tailored to each individual pet and attention given to keeping animals comfortable during their care.
The practice offers a broad range of veterinary services. Its care includes wellness exams, preventative care, wellness plans, vaccinations, dentistry, sick visits, dermatology, chronic disease and pain management, laser therapy, spays and neuters, lab diagnostics, imaging, and surgery. The website also lists emergency services, fear-free handling, and a state-of-the-art surgical suite. Dental care includes pet dental exams and cleanings, while routine and urgent surgeries are performed by the veterinary team. For pets needing ongoing support, chronic disease and pain management services are available as part of the practice's larger mobile care model.
In-home end-of-life care is another important part of Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care's work. The team provides compassionate pet euthanasia in the home, with an emphasis on comfort, dignity, and peace. Veterinarian Erika Hartle is identified as an associate veterinarian specializing in end-of-life care and veterinary acupuncture. By providing this service in a familiar setting, Desert Paws helps families say goodbye without requiring a pet to make a difficult trip to a clinic. The website currently notes that the practice is accepting appointments for compassionate in-home end-of-life care, while it is not accepting new clients for routine veterinary care.
For a home visit, Desert Paws recommends preparing a well-lit area for the examination. The veterinarians typically sit on the floor to meet pets at their level, and the team brings the water and supplies needed for the appointment. Clients receive an estimated arrival window when the visit is scheduled, along with an update if that timing changes. Dogs may bark or become excited when the team arrives, and the practice asks that owners keep a leash nearby in case it is needed. This preparation supports the calm, home-based setting that shapes the practice's approach.
The Desert Paws team includes Shelly Martin, DVM, veterinarian and owner; Stacey Cameron, DVM, associate veterinarian; Erika Hartle, DVM, associate veterinarian for end-of-life care and veterinary acupuncture; and Karina Paredes, DVM, associate veterinarian. The practice also provides online prescription refills, an online pharmacy, client forms, payment options, and educational resources through its blog. Those articles cover topics such as pet laser therapy, German Shepherd health, and seasonal allergies in Tucson. For current availability and to begin the process, prospective clients can review the practice's online information and request an appointment, keeping in mind the current limitation on new routine-care clients.