Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Scottsdale, AZ

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At a glance

Facility type
Non Clinical Other
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab

AVMA Specialties

Internal Medicine Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The only veterinary surgical practice in Arizona dedicated 100% to canine orthopedics. We are profoundly serious about helping pets live their best lives. From the specialized equipment and procedures we use to our advanced technical and surgical skills – special attention is really the only kind we offer

Dr. Ross Lirtzman established Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Scottsdale in 2004 and Animal Specialty Group of Scottsdale in 2010. Arizona Canine Orthopedic & Sports Medicine (ACOSM) was created in 2012 and has achieved a superior reputation among pet owners and veterinary professionals alike

Mission — We pride ourselves on doing things differently. We insist on providing premier service to our patients and their caregivers. ... delivering on value is our mission

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

CT scan3-D printingWatchDog live webcam

Services in detail

Arthroscopic SurgeryCrCL Tear (TPLO)Orthopedic Trauma & Minimally Invasive Fracture RepairElbow DysplasiaHip DysplasiaTotal Hip Replacement3-D Models & Surgical Planning

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Frequently asked

Is Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine accepting new patients?+

Yes — Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offer?+

Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab.

When was Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine established?+

Arizona Canine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has served the Scottsdale, AZ community since 2010.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 115 reviews

Animal Specialty Group of Scottsdale operates as a specialized orthopedic and surgical veterinary facility providing advanced procedures such as TPLO and joint replacements. The staff and veterinary team are widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly knowledgeable, offering detailed explanations and visual demonstrations during consultations. Patients benefit from attentive post-operative care, including regular updates and photographic check-ins, though some visitors experience extended wait times and high service costs.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.