Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Tucson, AZ
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (SAVS) is a locally owned, AAHA-accredited veterinary specialty and emergency hospital
Established in 1994. Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (SAVS) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Mary K. Klein and Dr. Reuben Merideth
Mission — Guided by four pillars: patient care, teamwork, education, and excellence. We are committed to providing the highest level of patient care delivered with compassion. As individuals, we will treat each other respectfully and communicate to effectively achieve the highest level of teamwork. By increasing and sharing our knowledge, we will be better tomorrow than we are today. We will strive to exceed expectations in all that we do. We are committed to helpful knowledge and compassionate interaction to all we serve
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Central: Mon-Fri by Appointment; East Side: 24/7 Emergency, Internal Medicine Appointment Only
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Frequently asked
Is Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center offer?+
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging.
When was Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center established?+
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center has served the Tucson, AZ community since 1994.
What reviewers say
This emergency and specialty veterinary center provides round-the-clock critical care, surgery, and compassionate end-of-life services. The facility features dedicated family rooms designed for peaceful farewells, and the staff is frequently praised for their empathy, thorough explanations, and attentiveness during stressful medical crises. While emergency care is naturally costly and wait times can fluctuate significantly depending on patient triage, the practice remains a reliable resource for urgent medical needs.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.