Desert Forest Animal Hospital

We've been clients of this veterinary hospital for many years, and the exceptional care has kept us coming back. Dr. Tracy has cared for our pets for a long time, so naturally I was a little nervous when Dr. Bauer joined the practice as the full-time vet. However, she has been wonderful, and I have felt completely comfortable trusting her with the care of our pets. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, takes the time to answer questions, and genuinely cares about both her patients and their families. One of the things I appreciate most about this hospital is the continuity of care. The office staff and veterinary technicians have been there for years, and it's so reassuring to see the same familiar faces every time we visit. They know our pets, remember their histories, and always make us feel welcomed. That consistency creates a level of trust that's hard to find. Everyone—from the front desk to the techs to the veterinarians—works together to provide outstanding care. You can tell they truly love what they do, and it shows in every interaction. I highly recommend this veterinary hospital to anyone looking for a compassionate, experienced team that treats your pets like family. We are incredibly grateful for the care they've provided over the years.

We used to truly enjoy bringing our pet Rocco to Desert Forest Animal Hospital. The office staff was always friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the level of veterinary care under Dr. Waters gave us a great deal of confidence and trust. Unfortunately, since Dr. Waters left, the overall experience and quality of service have noticeably declined. There is now a much younger veterinarian in the office, and while everyone has to start somewhere, the depth of knowledge, confidence, and practical experience that we once valued simply does not feel the same anymore. Appointments no longer felt as thorough, communication became less reassuring, and the personalized care we previously appreciated seemed to be missing. For long-time clients who were accustomed to a higher standard of experience and professionalism, the change has been disappointing. Cave Creek is a wonderful community, and we genuinely wanted to continue supporting this office, but the difference in care and overall experience has become difficult to ignore. We hope the clinic is able to regain the level of trust and confidence that many long-time clients once had.

We have always brought our dogs here. We are so fortunate that they explain everything, they help us make the best decisions, and they take the best care. It means the world to be able to trust the well being of our animals to them. Everyone from the front office staff to the techs and the doctors are amazing.

Just got a new puppy and took her in for shots and overall health check up. I have always taken my dogs to Desert Forest Animal Hospital. The staff there are all very professional, knowledgeable and personable. My dogs actually get excited when we pull up to the office! I feel like they love my dogs as much as I do!

My sister had been taking her cat to Dr Bauer for years. He would get a monthly shot for his arthritis and one day my sister had asked me to take her cat. I walked in and didn’t even have to formally check in, they already knew who he was and while I waited for him to be done I sat with one of the staff members who chatted with me about how much they adored him. Once I saw how caring and personalized the care was I decided I switch over and take my cat here. My cat had a problem with his eye that another vet had charged me $400 for a test that didn’t come back with any answers and had treatment planned another $1000 worth of other tests. Dr Bauer suggested a $68 stain that took all of 5 minutes and had an immediate answer to what was going on as well as a prescription option and non prescription option ready to go; as well as being able to discuss possible in house surgery options and referrals to a specialist. I have never been more impressed! Stephanie, the vet tech, was also amazing with my cat especially considering he’s not the biggest fan of the vet. He took to her better than anyone else he’s met at any other office. I will 100% be coming back here for all my vet needs.