What Sets Us Apart From Other Veterinary Hospitals?

Southern Arizona Specialty & Emergency Center offers board certified specialty care with 24-hour emergency service at two locations to better serve you! Our Eastside Hospital is on the corner of Broadway and Prudence and our Central Hospital is one block east of Stone, on Ft. Lowell.

What it takes to become a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist

SAVSEC specialists must have extensive post-graduate training and experience sanctioned by the American Veterinary Medical Association. They must also pass a credential review and examinations set by the given specialty organization.

These requirements include all of the following:

• One year post-graduate internship or equivalent private practice experience.
• Two to three year residency under the supervision of board-certified specialists.
• Specialty specific research, publication and case report requirements.
• Successful completion or oral, written and practical examinations.

Quality Veterinary Care

At Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (SAVSEC), we know that your pet is a vital part of your family.Your veterinarian is similar to your family doctor, a primary care provider is your first place to go for help. Just like your own doctor, your pet's doctor may refer you to a specialist. We have been providing specialty care for animals in Tucson and Southern Arizona since 1994.

Access to Advances in Animal Medical Care

As Tucson's veterinary care specialists, we provide you and your pet access to the advances in research, technology and medications that have improved the way veterinarians practice animal medicine. We specialize in all areas of animal health-care and pain relief for your pet. We're always here ready to serve you and your family veterinarian when your pet is in need of advanced medical care.

Diagnosis and Specialty Treatment for Your Pet

We provide specialty care in anesthesiology, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, surgery, emergency and critical care. You can be assured that your pet will be treated by caring, knowledgeable veterinarians who have received the highest levels of professional training and experience in their specialty fields. Our expertise and diagnostic tools provide the information you need to determine your pets best health care options. Together with your family veterinarian, we help make difficult diagnoses and provide the necessary treatment options for your pet.

24-Hour Pet Emergency Care: 520-888-3177

During emergency hours animals arrive with a wide variety of conditions from minor emergencies to life-threatening illnesses. Our emergency doctor will complete an assessment of your pet and give options for treatment at SAVSEC. Alternatively, ongoing care at your veterinarian or at home may be recommended.
If your pet is in need of emergency care, please call us for assistance. We have veterinarians in hospital 24-hours a day, ready to help with medical emergencies.

If you have questions or comments please contact us today.

We look forward to building a long relationship with you and your pet!

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