VCA Animal Health Hospital

In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Animal Health Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that all our patients get the best in prevention and healing care. VCA Animal Health Hospital is located on the east side of Tucson at the corner of S. Harrison Road and E. Golf Links Road (85748), conveniently close to Rita Ranch, Vail, and Corona de Tucson communities. We invite you to visit our AAHA-accredited facility to meet our welcoming veterinarians and staff. Our services include comprehensive preventive wellness care, including early disease detection, vaccines, and parasite control. In addition to our preventive services, we offer in-house lab testing, digital radiology, day hospitalization, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, and other client resources. In every case, you'll be met by experienced, knowledgeable, and caring members of our staff. We take our responsibility seriously. From the moment you step through our door, you always interact with professionals who have the training and experience to address your concerns. As one of Tucson's premier veterinary hospitals, we provide excellent care with the customer service you deserve

Dr. Brett Hinsch founded Animal Health Hospital in the fall of 1978 across the parking lot at 2406 South Harrison Road. In 1980, he hired a young veterinary assistant named Susan Verschoore. Susan is still here today working as an accomplished certified veterinary technician. Early in 1983 ground was broken at the current Animal Health Hospital location. The official grand opening was July 4, 1983. Over the years, Dr. Hinsch developed a reputation for providing top-quality veterinary medical and surgical care. Associate veterinarians came and went, with some later continuing their education and becoming veterinary specialists. In 1995, Dr. Hinsch hired Dr. Kipp Metzger as a new graduate from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The hire was instantly successful, with Dr. Metzger being a motivated and dedicated associate and Dr. Hinsch carefully mentoring the new veterinarian. Fast forward to September 2000 when Dr. Hinsch sold the practice to Dr. Metzger. Animal Health Hospital continued its successful ways with Dr. Metzger honoring the lessons learned from Dr. Hinsch and instituting new medical/surgical and management components into the business. Animal Health Hospital continued the tradition of providing the best veterinary medical and surgical care possible. Over the years we have carefully kept abreast of the top standard of care through continuing education, equipment purchases, and staff training. In 2007, Dr. Hinsch retired from Animal Health Hospital. Dr. Metzger continues to credit Dr. Hinsch with teaching many of the important lessons that have continued to make Animal Health Hospital a great place to bring dogs and cats and a great place to work. During the spring of 2011, Dr. Metzger hired Dr. Sherry Johns as a part-time associate veterinarian. Dr. Johns proved to be a very competent, caring, and compassionate veterinarian and she is still here today! In early 2014, Animal Health Hospital undertook a significant remodel. The goal was to update the look and feel of the hospital, and highlight the quality of the medicine and client service that we provide. Dr. Metzger realizes that his staff are the hospital's greatest asset, and takes pride in the fact that clients very rarely see a new face here. Once a technician or veterinarian joins the team at Animal Health Hospital, they tend to stick around and for good reason! The great people that make up the veterinary health care team at Animal Health Hospital continue to strive to provide great client and customer service with integrity and a connection to our community