Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic
Tucson, AZ
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
The Most Trusted Tucson Veterinarian, Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic provides affordable Tucson pet hospital services
Tucson Pet Clinic – Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic opened its doors in the Del Monte Center on 12th Avenue in 1981 by Dr. Roco Mele. Dr. Mele is still in practice on the East Side of Town and his practice now focuses on advanced dental care for pets. Dr. Dan Riley took over the practice in December 1986 and practiced successfully until 2013, he then announced intentions to retire and sold to Dr. Neal as of January 1, 2013. Dr. Neal hopes to continue the tradition of affordable vet care and offering affordable surgical options. Her passion is in affordable spay/neuter and basic wellness services to all animals and keeping Santa Cruz Vet Clinic as the best place to continue this tradition!
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday / Sunday: CLOSED
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Frequently asked
What services does Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic offer?+
Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic established?+
Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic has served the Tucson, AZ community since 1981.
What reviewers say
Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic is an independent veterinary practice in Tucson providing high-volume, low-cost spay, neuter, vaccination, and routine care services alongside a community feral cat TNR program. The clinic features dedicated veterinarians and compassionate support staff who are widely praised for handling difficult end-of-life care and surgical procedures with empathy. However, the facility experiences significant capacity constraints, resulting in crowded waiting areas, extended wait times, and difficulties scheduling timely appointments, particularly for urgent needs. Pricing is exceptionally affordable compared to typical veterinary offices, making essential pet healthcare accessible to lower-income families and rescue advocates, though experiences with front office communication and administrative consistency vary.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.