Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Tucson
Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted provider of compassionate and affordable veterinary care in Tucson since 1981. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff is dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services while prioritizing spay/neuter initiatives to address pet overpopulation. We specialize in wellness exams, vaccinations, dentals, surgical procedures, and emergency care, with a focus on accessibility for underserved communities. Through our partnership with Asavet Charities, we operate mobile clinics across Arizona and New Mexico, providing low-cost services to economically disadvantaged pet owners.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our internationally recognized spay/neuter programs and our ongoing collaboration with the University of Arizona's veterinary school. We maintain rigorous professional standards while offering transparent pricing and flexible payment options to ensure pets receive essential care regardless of their owners' financial circumstances.
Services
Vaccinations
Dentals
Spay/Neuter
Euthanasia
Radiology
Deworming
Nail Trims
Mobile Clinics
TNR Program
Pet Wellness
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer low-cost spay/neuter programs with over 40 years of community service experience
- Our team includes internationally recognized veterinarians in high-volume surgical procedures
- Mobile clinics serve Arizona and New Mexico's underserved populations
- We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees for all veterinary services
- Partnership with Asavet Charities provides subsidized care for qualifying clients
What people say
Compassionate and very friendly
Reasonable prices
Excellent office manager
Low cost vet care
Professional parvo treatment
Services
Spay/Neuter
Our spay/neuter program addresses pet overpopulation while improving animal health. Services include pre-surgical exams, anesthesia, surgical procedures, and post-operative care. We offer tiered pricing based on pet size and condition, with no additional fees for heat cycles.
Vaccinations
We provide core and elective vaccinations for dogs and cats, including rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia. All vaccines meet state requirements and include documentation. Prices remain consistent regardless of pet age or condition.
Dentals
Comprehensive dental services include cleaning, polishing, extractions, and oral health assessments. Procedures use modern anesthetic protocols with pre-operative bloodwork options. Costs cover basic cleaning with additional charges for complex extractions.
Euthanasia
We offer compassionate euthanasia services with multiple aftercare options. Fees include the procedure, paw print memorial, and basic cremation. Owners may choose private cremation for additional costs.
Mobile Clinics
Our mobile units deliver spay/neuter and wellness services to underserved Arizona and New Mexico communities. Funded through grants and donations, these clinics provide subsidized care for qualifying clients in remote locations.
People
Dr. Karter Neal
Founder & Veterinarian
Arizona native with 20+ years in shelter medicine, founder of Asavet Charities, recipient of Tucson Hispanic Chamber's 40 under 40 Award, and active participant in international spay/neuter missions.
Dr. Karina Ordoez
Veterinarian
University of Arizona graduate specializing in pet-owner bond preservation through preventive care, with experience in emergency medicine and wellness-focused treatment approaches.
Questions
What services require spay/neuter compliance?
All exam appointments, nail trims, and surgical services require spay/neuter compliance as part of our population control policy.
Do you offer payment plans?
While we don't offer traditional payment plans, Asavet Charities provides subsidized care options for qualifying clients through our nonprofit partnership.
Are mobile clinic services available statewide?
Our mobile units operate throughout Arizona and New Mexico, prioritizing areas with limited veterinary access based on community requests.
What TNR program requirements exist?
Feral cats must arrive in humane traps during specified hours, weigh at least 2 pounds, and return to original locations post-surgery.
How are surgical costs determined?
Spay/neuter prices depend on species, weight, and condition, with no additional fees for heat cycles or standard pre-operative requirements.
Videos
