Veterinary Clinics in Scottsdale, AZ

Vets in Scottsdale

We list 5 veterinary clinics in Scottsdale, including general practices, a low-cost surgery clinic and an emergency and specialty hospital, mostly clustered around N 68th St, N 74th St and E Thomas Rd in south Scottsdale.

Scottsdale shares the Valley's desert risks. Summer heat and hot pavement can cause heatstroke and burned paw pads. Valley fever, a fungal infection spread through desert dust, is common in Arizona dogs. Rattlesnakes and Sonoran Desert toads are a concern for dogs that hike or have desert yards, especially during the monsoon. It helps to know in advance which clinic or ER you'd go to after hours.

When comparing clinics, ask whether they see your type of pet, what their after-hours plan is, and whether they're AAHA-accredited or Fear Free certified. If your pet needs surgery or a specialist, ask whether your regular vet refers to a local specialty hospital and how records are shared. For spay, neuter and routine surgery on a budget, the low-cost surgery clinic here is worth a call.

If your pet has an ongoing condition, ask whether the clinic offers medication refills, payment plans or telemedicine check-ins. It also helps to keep a copy of your pet's vaccine and medical records on your phone, since boarding facilities, groomers and emergency hospitals in the Valley often ask for them on short notice.

Scottsdale borders Phoenix, so it's worth checking our Phoenix vet listings and our guide to the best veterinary clinics in Phoenix too. If you're unsure whether something is an emergency, read emergency vet vs regular vet.