Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center

Tucson, AZ

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Surgery Dentistry Imaging

AVMA Specialties

Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

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

17
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Advance diagnostic equipmentIn-house laboratory

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareDentistryDermatologyInternal MedicineOncologyOphthalmologySurgeryRadiologyDiagnostic ImagingIn-house Laboratory

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.

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