As a full-service animal health care facility, Desert Hills Animal Clinic provides the following services for all our patients (click on the area of interest to you):

Diagnostic Services 
Surgery 
Hospitalization
Pharmacy Service
Emergency Service
Dental Services
Grooming Services 
 

Diagnostic Services
Laboratory Services
The clinic a complete In-House Diagnostic Laboratory to provide rapid and accurate diagnostic test results, which enables our doctors to diagnose and treat even the most critical patients quickly and effectively.  We are equipped with a full suite of Idexx Diagnostics including a Lasercyte for a complete CBC, a Catalyst for up to 27 chemistries and electrolytes, as well as Snap Elisa tests to screen for Canine Heartworm, Canine Erhlichiosis, Lymes Disease, ParvoVirus, Giardia, and Feline Leukemia, Feline Aids and
Feline Heartworm Disease.

Diagnostic Imaging
The clinic is equipped with Digital Radiology (x-ray), giving high definition and detail to all studies.  The radiographic images can be saved to a CD for transport to a specialist or for your own records.

Digital Ultrasound
The clinic has recently updated to Digital Ultrasound again giving superior quality images that are easily download to other media.

Endoscopy is also available.

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Surgery
The Surgical Suite enables the doctor to perform in a sterile environment: major soft tissue abdominal procedures, bone repairing and plating, as well as spays and neuters.

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Hospitalization
Some illnesses require that your pet be hospitalized so that appropriate therapy and diagnostic testing may be performed.  The duration of the stay with us will vary depending upon your pet's condition and age. We will make your pet as comfortable as possible during his or her stay away from home.

The doctor or technician will call you with a progress report each morning after all lab work and evaluations are completed.  Our doctor and staff work as a team and continuity of patient care is assured.  Visitation is by arrangement with the doctor if it is deemed advisable.

ICU - Our ICU cages allow the supervision by our doctors and staff so that we may closely monitor your pet's progress throughout his or her illness.

Isolation ICU - Our clinic has a totally separate isolation unit to prevent pets with contagious diseases from exposing pets that are hospitalized with non-communicable diseases.
 
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Pharmacy Service
The clinic maintains a full pharmacy of veterinary medications.  To help ensure your pet's health and safety, the veterinary practice act of Arizona prohibits veterinarians from prescribing or refilling any medication unless your pet has been examined for that problem within a reasonable period of time.

If you have any questions about a prescription or need a refill, please call in advance.  Use only medications that have been prescribed by a veterinarian for the pet in question.  Prescription Refill Request.

KEEP ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS 
 
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Dental Services
Desert Hills Animal Clinic provides state of the art dental services.  Tooth decay in dogs and cats can cause numerous problems, including rotten teeth infection and heart disease.  Regular dental visits are recommended to control damage to the teeth and gums and prevent halitosis.  Schedule an appointment with our staff to have your pet’s teeth examined.

February is National Dental Month - watch for details & discounts.

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Emergency Service
If your pet needs emergency care during regular office hours, please call our office before coming in so we will be best prepared to receive your emergency.  We will then be able to attend to your pet as soon as possible.

Many common pet medical problems are reviewed in the client education section of our site, please review this page as you may find your answer.

Our clinic sees regular appointments:                                                            
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Friday - 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

If you have an emergency after hours, please call the nearest Animal Emergency Center.

    • North Valley Regional Animal Hospital
    • Emergency Animal Clinic – Phoenix & Scottsdale locations
    • Poisonous Plant Info 
 
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