Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson
Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is a veterinarian serving Tucson, AZ.
About Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson is a Tucson veterinary hospital providing emergency, urgent, critical, surgical, diagnostic, and specialty care for cats and dogs. The hospital serves pets throughout Tucson and welcomes both emergency patients and specialty referrals. Its team includes emergency veterinarians, board-certified veterinary specialists, and board-certified critical care specialists who work together when a pet needs care beyond what is generally available in a family practice.
Emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. The hospital's Tucson veterinarians are specifically trained in emergency medicine, and patients with life-threatening conditions are treated by a veterinary criticalist. Urgent Care is available around the clock for non-life-threatening cases, while specialty services are provided by appointment. The hospital states that new patients are always welcome, giving pet owners a local option when an unexpected illness or injury requires prompt attention.
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson offers specialty services in radiology, surgery, and critical care, along with in-house diagnostic services. Its diagnostic capabilities include a CT scanner, an in-house laboratory, and an in-house pharmacy. Board-certified specialists use these tools to investigate challenging medical conditions, develop accurate diagnoses, and provide treatment in coordination with a pet's primary care veterinarian. The hospital is also equipped to support emergency and specialty care in one facility.
The hospital's stated mission is to provide advanced veterinary medical care with compassion and exceptional service to pet owners and referring veterinarians in Tucson. Its staff describes the work as a combination of quality, dedication, compassion, and service, with an emphasis on treating pets as their own. Hospital features listed by the practice include emergency care, advanced diagnostic tools, a fully equipped facility, an in-house lab and pharmacy, free parking, and appointment reminders. The hospital also provides referral forms for surgery and radiology, supporting communication between specialty care and a pet's regular veterinarian.
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson has cared for pets since 2004. Although located in Tucson, it serves clients from across Northwest Tucson and throughout Arizona, including Sierra Vista, Phoenix, and Flagstaff. The hospital also sees clients from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. Pet owners seeking emergency care can bring cats and dogs in for evaluation at any time, while those needing specialty services can begin with an appointment or a referral from a primary care veterinarian.