Tucson Veterinary Specialists

5 (48 reviews)
1601 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Tucson Veterinary Specialists

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Tucson Veterinary Specialists? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,230
4.9 Embrace 19,973
4.9 Fetch 5,921
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,375
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,266
4.8 Nationwide 25,712
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,353
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,868
4.7 Pumpkin 3,551
4.6 Spot 11,597
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

5

48 reviews

The clean, spacious facility, high technology, kind staff & knowledgeable Dr.s all make this a top notch pet care facility for neurological and spinal issues. Dr. Alcott diagnosed & treated our beagle's calcified disc in the same appointment. Surgery took a few hours, & our beagle returned home with us that evening. She was back to herself again within days! I only wish I hadn't waited so long (5 weeks) to see if our Vet diagnosed "bulging disc" situation resolved itself with steroids, pain relief & rest/inactivity. Our beagle continued to be in pain, hung her head, panting with her tongue hanging out most of those days. If your fur baby is in a similar situation, I highly recommend this facility to get a proper diagnosis and care. The MRI & surgery was costly (over $5K), but luckily our Trupanion pet insurance covered/reimbursed 90%.

Jul 21, 2023

Gréât care to our very sick husky. Dr Cody was wonderful with him not only realizing that his problems were very serious he did give us hope. Our pup is making great progress and loves going to visit Dr Cody!!!! And his staff. Thank you for saving our boy. Here is is comfortably taking a nap

Aug 28, 2023

In May our Jack-Chi Taiji jumped off the bed. ER vet offered no hope. His back legs were paralyzed. Reg vet got us a referral to Dr Alcott. He was seen asap for surgery that night. In a few days he was up and wobbly. Today he is playing ball and running around joyfully. .Dr Alcott was a blessing and we are so grateful. 5 stars is not enough!

Aug 27, 2023

5 stars is NOT enough. I don't wanna say what they did when they went so incredibly above and beyond for me as I don't want people hassling them. They know what they did for my frenchie Allie last night. But I'm eternally grateful. Allie went paralyzed from ivdd yesterday. And Dr Alcott and I believe the receptionist (marissa?), it's killing me I can't remember her name are literal angels. They gave my angel an mri and she was sent off to emergency spine surgery. She's recovering at the hospital rn and I'm beyond eager to go get her. I've been to dozens of vets, hundreds of Dr's, worked at mayo clinic, taught pharmacy, and I've NEVER experienced the compassion Dr Alcott and his team gave us last night. Words cannot even describe my gratitude and just everything. I wish I could do endless nice things for them to thank them. Literal angels saved my baby when every other vet in tucson and in phoenix turned their backs on us. I cannot thank you all enough. You have my eternal gratitude. I love you all so much!

Sep 15, 2023

My dog is very reactive and has seizures and the people here were wonderful! I really can't say enough good things about Tucson Veterinary Specialists and Dr. Alcott. Everyone, including the receptionist, was wonderful to us and my dog. They really care about the animals.

May 21, 2023