Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson
Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is a general practice practice in Tucson, AZ. Procedures include Intensive care, Advanced patient monitoring, Outpatient ultrasounds, and Soft tissue surgery.
About
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson offers 24/7 emergency and urgent pet care, alongside specialty veterinary services by appointment for cats and dogs. The center is staffed with board-certified specialists, including critical care specialists and emergency veterinarians, utilizing cutting-edge technology such as a CT scanner and in-house lab for state-of-the-art diagnostics. They provide advanced critical, surgical, and specialty care, distinguishing themselves from primary care veterinarians by focusing solely on emergency and specialty services.
The center serves a wide geographic area, with clients traveling from Sierra Vista, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Northwest Tucson, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. They prioritize cases based on medical need through a triage process and maintain communication with primary care veterinarians to ensure integrated care.
Procedures
- Intensive care
- Advanced patient monitoring
- Outpatient ultrasounds
- Soft tissue surgery
- Ventilator therapy
- 24/7 emergency pet care
- Hospitalization
- Telemetry
- Film-reading services
- Urgent pet care
- Plasma transfusions
- Diagnostic imaging
- Specialty veterinary services
- Overnight monitoring
- Specialized diagnostics
- Critical care
Equipment
- Digital radiology
- CT scanner
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- In-house lab
Photos
Photos via Google · Barbara Pellow, Tony Griggers, Mae Fair, Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson, Leslie Garcia
Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty veterinary services are available at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson?
- Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson provides 24/7 emergency and urgent pet care, as well as specialty veterinary services by appointment. They are devoted to offering critical, surgical, and specialty care, with advanced veterinary services provided by board-certified specialists across a wide range of specialties including Radiology, Surgery, Critical Care, and Diagnostics.
- Does Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson offer 24/7 emergency care?
- Yes, Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson provides 24/7 emergency and urgent pet care for cats and dogs. They are staffed with emergency veterinarians 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to provide comprehensive emergency care. No appointment is needed for emergency situations.
- What diagnostic capabilities does Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson have?
- The center utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities, including a CT scanner and an in-house lab. They offer complete and advanced medical imaging services such as X-ray, ultrasound, and digital radiology. Their board-certified veterinary radiologist can diagnose medical conditions and provide film-reading services for primary care veterinarians, in addition to outpatient ultrasounds.
- What is the difference between urgent care and emergency care at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson?
- Urgent care services are offered for non-life-threatening cases, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. In contrast, emergency veterinary care is for animals in situations that require immediate attention or that could potentially be life-threatening. While urgent care addresses less severe issues, emergency care is for critical conditions.
- What is the process for pet owners bringing an animal in for emergency care?
- Pet owners are encouraged to call ahead if possible, though it is not always feasible in an emergency. Upon arrival, the pet will be triaged by a team member before a full examination by a veterinarian. After assessment, a treatment plan will be developed. The clinic also communicates with the pet's primary care veterinarian to ensure integrated care.