Why Choose Salt River Veterinary Specialists for Your Pet’s Specialty Care
When your dog or cat faces a complex diagnosis, you want a team with the training, technology, and compassion to find answers. For more than a decade, Salt River Veterinary Specialists has served pet families and referring veterinarians across Arizona as a privately owned specialty referral hospital in Scottsdale, AZ . Our board-certified internal medicine and surgery specialists combine advanced, minimally invasive techniques with clear communication so you always understand your pet’s options.
Board-Certified Specialists With Advanced Training
Our doctors have gone well beyond veterinary school. Our internists are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), and our surgeons by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). That advanced training means deeper expertise in diagnosing and treating rare, chronic, or difficult-to-manage conditions. Learn more about our internal medicine and surgery departments, or meet our doctors.
Leaders in Minimally Invasive and Interventional Medicine
Salt River Veterinary Specialists is known throughout the Valley for interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures that reduce pain, avoid large incisions, and shorten recovery time. Our capabilities include:
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy for digestive disease
- Bronchoscopy and rhinoscopy for airway and nasal disease
- Laser bladder stone removal without abdominal surgery
- Laser ectopic ureter correction for urinary incontinence
- Tracheal stenting and urinary stenting
- Laparoscopic liver biopsies and endoscopic foreign object removal
Valley Fever Expertise Rooted in the Desert Southwest
Valley Fever is a serious and often misunderstood fungal disease in Arizona. Our internists have extensive experience diagnosing and managing even the most complicated cases, using blood titers, imaging, bronchoscopy, and long-term monitoring. Learn more on our Valley Fever treatment page.
A True Partner to Your Family Veterinarian
We believe the best outcomes happen when specialists and primary care veterinarians work together. We keep your veterinarian informed with detailed reports after every visit and coordinate follow-up care so the transition back to their practice is seamless. Veterinarians can learn how to refer on our referrals page.
Clear Communication and Transparent Estimates
Every family receives a thorough explanation of findings, diagnostic options, and a written estimate before treatment begins. Together, we build a plan that fits your pet’s needs and your family’s lifestyle. Review our payment options, including CareCredit and Scratchpay, and see what to expect at your first visit.
Comprehensive Care for Complex Conditions
From inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease to tracheal collapse and bladder stones, our team treats a wide range of challenging medical and surgical problems. Explore the full list of conditions we treat and our complete veterinary services.
Investing in the Future of Veterinary Medicine
Our commitment to excellence extends to training the next generation of specialists through our internal medicine and interventional endoscopy internship and residency programs, keeping our entire team at the forefront of advancing veterinary medicine.
Why Choose Us FAQs
What makes a specialty hospital different from my regular veterinarian?
Specialty hospitals are staffed by veterinarians who completed additional internship and residency training and earned board certification in a specific field. We also have advanced equipment, such as endoscopes, cystoscopes, lasers, and fluoroscopy, that most general practices do not offer.
Are your veterinarians board certified?
Yes. Our internists are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and our surgeons by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive procedures?
Minimally invasive procedures typically mean smaller or no external incisions, less pain, less bleeding, shorter anesthesia times in many cases, and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
How long has Salt River Veterinary Specialists been serving Arizona?
We have proudly served the Arizona veterinary community, patients, and referring partners for more than a decade from our hospital in Scottsdale.
Will you keep my family veterinarian updated?
Yes. We send a detailed report outlining our findings and recommendations after each visit and work closely with your veterinarian on ongoing care.
Do you offer financing for specialty care?
We accept major credit and debit cards, CareCredit, and Scratchpay financing for qualified applicants, and we provide written estimates before treatment.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Ask your family veterinarian to send a referral and your pet’s records, then call us at (480) 819-8630 or request an appointment online.
Experience the Salt River Veterinary Specialists Difference
Your pet deserves answers, and your family deserves a team that listens. Call (480) 819-8630 to schedule a specialty consultation in Scottsdale, AZ or request an appointment online.