Calista Animal Hospital
Las Cruces, NM
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Calista Animal Hospital is proud to serve Las Cruces, NM and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service
Dr. Calista grew up in a small-town south of Boston called Attleboro Massachusetts. She did her undergraduate work at Purdue University and went to Veterinary school at Tufts. She moved to Las Cruces in 1994 and opened Calista Animal Hospital in 2000. In 2006, after outgrowing a smaller facility the building you see today was completed
Mission — We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm; Saturday: 9am – 1pm for emergencies and pharmacy pick ups; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Does Calista Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Calista Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Calista Animal Hospital offer?+
Calista Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Calista Animal Hospital established?+
Calista Animal Hospital has served the Las Cruces, NM community since 2000.
What reviewers say
Calista Animal Hospital is an established veterinary practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and emergency care. The clinical team is widely regarded as deeply compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and thorough in their explanations and treatments. The facility handles urgent cases and offers boarding and day care services alongside routine wellness care. While many clients praise the fair pricing and attentive support during critical situations, the practice experiences high demand, resulting in frequent scheduling delays, long wait times, and difficulties securing prompt routine appointments.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.