Cedar Ridge Veterinary

Taylor, AZ

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Mixed
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Cedar Ridge Veterinary is a full service animal clinic treating cats, dogs, horses and livestock. Our services range from preventative healthcare to diagnostic blood work, radiographic imaging, ultrasound and routine surgical services

Cedar Ridge Veterinary started in 2003 by Milton DeSpain, DVM & his wife, Shannon DeSpain. After graduating from Colorado State University in 1999, Dr. DeSpain worked in an emergency clinic in Tucson, AZ until 2003. In pursuit of their dream of living in a rural area and working primarily with horses and livestock the DeSpain family decided to move to the White Mountains of Arizona. With over fifteen years owning and operating a full service animal clinic, Dr. DeSpain has experience in a wide range of veterinary medical and surgical practice

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Support staff
2
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

In-house Digital BloodworkDigital X-rayUltrasound

Services in detail

Preventative HealthcarePuppy & Kitten Starter ProgramSpay & Neuter ServicesIn-house Digital BloodworkDigital X-rayUltrasoundSoft Tissue SurgeryAbdominal SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryGeriatric ServicesLarge Animal Preventative HealthcareLarge Animal Soft Tissue SurgeryLarge Animal Digital X-RayLarge Animal UltrasoundLarge Animal Diagnostic Blood workLameness EvaluationFederal Travel Paperwork

Appointments & hours

9-5 M-F

Frequently asked

Is Cedar Ridge Veterinary accepting new patients?+

Yes — Cedar Ridge Veterinary is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Cedar Ridge Veterinary offer?+

Cedar Ridge Veterinary offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Cedar Ridge Veterinary established?+

Cedar Ridge Veterinary has served the Taylor, AZ community since 2003.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 359 reviews

Cedar Ridge Veterinary in Taylor, AZ is an independent veterinary clinic known for providing compassionate, high-quality medical care and fair pricing. The facility is modern, clean, and equipped with a comfortable environment for both animals and visitors. The professional team and experienced veterinarians are widely regarded as kind, attentive, and skilled in handling routine wellness visits, dental care, surgeries, and urgent emergencies. While the clinic is deeply appreciated for its hometown warmth and dedication, patients may experience occasional wait times and scheduling constraints due to high demand and emergency intake.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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