Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic, established in 1981, is a dedicated veterinary practice located in the Del Monte Center on 12th Avenue. Initially opened by Dr. Roco Mele, who now focuses on advanced dental care for pets, the clinic has evolved under the leadership of Dr. Dan Riley and currently Dr. Neal. Dr. Neal emphasizes affordable spay/neuter services and basic wellness care, ensuring pets receive necessary treatment without financial strain. The clinic is known for its compassionate staff and commitment to animal welfare, making it a popular choice among pet owners in Tucson. Many clients appreciate the affordable services and the genuine love for animals shown by the team. They often mention the clinic’s kindness, patience, and willingness to provide excellent care even in urgent situations. The clinic also offers a feral cat snip and tip program, low-cost spay and neuter options, and the mobile pet surgical unit called ASAVET, which provides services for communities in need. Despite being busy, clients value the support, professional input, and the kindness that makes the clinic stand out.
I have taken more feral cats than I can count to this vet over the years for the T&R program. They have always been so good with the care, programs offered and timely manner of providing this service. Just wanted to say thankyou so much for helping me control the cat population out here in 3Points.
Veterinarian – Saved My Cat's Life!I cannot thank the team at Santa Cruz Veterinarian enough for their incredible care when my cat was diagnosed with pyometra. Finding out your pet is that sick is incredibly scary, but they made a stressful situation so much quicker and easier than I ever anticipated.From the moment we walked in, the staff was deeply professional, kind, and compassionate. The veterinarian was absolutely amazing—they took the time to explain exactly what was wrong, how pyometra works, and why surgery was needed immediately. They broke down the medical details in a way that was easy to understand, which gave me total peace of mind during a frantic moment.The… read full review
Love this place. Brought my chihuahua with a broken arm and they treated him with such love, they did not charge me what other places were charging. It was a fraction and co politely affordable to what I was able to pay. This place genuinely cares about animals, it’s not just a vet clinic, it’s a safe haven for all of our non human family members.
Thank you to all the staff that keep this place running and our families healthy.
5408 South 12th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85706
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