Salt River Veterinary Specialists
Salt River Veterinary Specialists is a general practice practice in Scottsdale, AZ, staffed by 2 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Endoscopy, Laser Bladder Stone Removal, Bronchoscopy, and Neuters.
About
Salt River Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned veterinary specialty referral hospital in Scottsdale, AZ, providing advanced internal medicine and specialty care. The multi-doctor team includes board-certified internal medicine specialists and experienced veterinarians, offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. They have been serving the Arizona veterinary community for over a decade.
The hospital operates on a collaborative, referral-based approach, partnering with referring veterinarians and pet families for complex medical needs. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Surgical team
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ALE AGUIRRE
DVM, DACVIM
Ale Aguirre DVM, DACVIM is an Internal Medicine Specialist and the owner of Salt River Veterinary Specialists, with a special interest in minimally invasive procedures and pioneering new endoscopic procedures and equipment.
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Hailey Rose
DVM, DACVIM
Hailey Rose, DVM, DACVIM, is a dedicated internal medicine team member at Salt River Veterinary Specialists, with areas of interest including endocrinology, gastrointestinal disease, immune-mediated disorders, and feline medicine.
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Aaren Glick
DVM
Dr. Aaren Glick, DVM, is an internal medicine specialty resident with Salt River Veterinary Specialists, passionate about all aspects of internal medicine, with particular interests in gastroenterology, Valley Fever management, and minimally invasive procedures.
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Brian Van Vechten
DVM
Dr. Van Vechten is a very dedicated veterinarian who has completed both a surgical residency and a surgical oncology fellowship, with clinical experience spanning orthopedics, soft tissue and oncology related surgical procedures.
Procedures
- Endoscopy
- Laser Bladder Stone Removal
- Bronchoscopy
- Neuters
- Pancreatic biopsies
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Spays
Equipment
- Ultrasound
Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty care does Salt River Veterinary Specialists offer?
- Salt River Veterinary Specialists provides advanced internal medicine and specialty services for pets with complex medical needs. Their offerings include ultrasound, laser bladder stone removal, and endoscopy. They also have a surgery department that handles orthopedics, soft tissue, and oncology-related surgical procedures.
- What conditions might warrant a referral to an internal medicine specialist at Salt River Veterinary Specialists?
- A pet may benefit from a referral to an internal medicine specialist for conditions such as anemia or other bleeding disorders, chronic vomiting or diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, complicated pancreatic disease, coughing, endocrine diseases (including diabetes, Cushing’s disease, thyroid problems), liver disease, kidney or bladder conditions, and infectious diseases, including Valley Fever.
- Does Salt River Veterinary Specialists have expertise in Valley Fever?
- Yes, Salt River Veterinary Specialists has extensive experience diagnosing and managing Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) in pets, a complex condition commonly seen in the Southwest. Their team is dedicated to partnering with pet families for comprehensive management of this illness.
- What is a bronchoscopy and when is it used at Salt River Veterinary Specialists?
- A bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive examination of a pet’s throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways using a bronchoscope. It is used to identify polyps, narrowings, airway collapse, inflammation, or for the detection of Valley Fever. It is also helpful for advanced procedures like placing a tracheal stent to repair a collapsing trachea.