Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic

Tucson, AZ

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

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

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
12
Support staff
13
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

In-house labUAdigital radiography

Services in detail

Spay & NeuterVaccinationsDentalsIn-House Laboratory ServicesRadiologyEuthanasiaMicrochippingToe Nail TrimEar CleaningDewormingAnal Gland ExpressionOffice Exam and Consultation

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.

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