Patient care coordinator assisting referring veterinarians at Salt River Veterinary Specialists in Scottsdale, AZ

Veterinary Referrals to Salt River Veterinary Specialists in Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you for your confidence in Salt River Veterinary Specialists and for partnering with us over the past 10 years. We are grateful for the trust and collaboration of referring veterinarians throughout Arizona who have helped shape our practice and support the patients we share. Our goal is to make the referral process straightforward, efficient, and supportive for you and your team.

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Partnering in Specialty Care for Over a Decade

We believe strong collaboration between the primary care veterinarian and our specialists leads to the best possible outcomes. We welcome your questions about case referral, diagnostics, and case management, and we work closely with you to develop thoughtful, proactive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Our multi-doctor specialty team provides advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural services within a collaborative, referral-based framework. While your patient is under our care, we are committed to clear, timely, and respectful communication with both you and your client, so ongoing care and follow-up in your practice are as seamless as possible.

Services Available for Referral

Our board-certified internal medicine and surgery teams accept referrals for a wide range of cases, including:

How to Refer a Patient

To have your patient seen at Salt River Veterinary Specialists, please follow these steps:

  • Ask your client to call us at (480) 819-8630 to schedule an appointment with the specialist of your choice.
  • Complete the printable Salt River Veterinary Specialists referral form (download here) or submit the online form below.
  • Before your client’s appointment, fax or email the patient’s pertinent recent medical records, including lab work, surgery reports, diagnostic results, and current medications.

Urgent Transfers and Case Consultations

We welcome urgent transfer cases during business hours. If you feel your patient’s clinical condition warrants immediate care, please call to discuss the case with one of our specialists or patient care coordinators. If you need assistance, have questions, or wish to discuss a patient’s case before referral, our team is happy to help.

Referral Form

"*" indicates required fields

This information must be available at the time of service or we may need to reschedule the appointment. Thank you for your referral.

DVM Information

Hospital Address
Preferred method of contact
Service location

Patient Information

Owner*
Address*
Species

Current on vaccines
Spayed/Neutered
Condition of patient
Examination Request
Ultrasound location
Additional Requests
(If indicated by ultrasound, please select any of the procedures to the right that you would like performed. Some of these procedures may require sedation or anesthesia.)
Client Communication

All clinical findings and images will be provided to the referring veterinarian following the examination. For ultrasounds only, the referring veterinarian is responsible for informing the client of the findings.

I have reviewed and completed this form submission to Salt River Veterinary Specialists for the evaluation of my patient.*

Referral FAQs

How do I refer a patient to Salt River Veterinary Specialists?

Have your client call us to schedule, complete our referral form, and send the patient’s recent medical records before the appointment.

What records should I send?

Please send recent lab work, imaging and diagnostic results, surgery reports, and a list of current medications.

Will I receive updates about my patient?

Yes. We provide timely communication and a detailed report with findings and recommendations after each visit.

Do you accept emergency transfers?

We welcome urgent transfers during business hours. Please call to discuss the case with a specialist or coordinator first.

Can I consult with a specialist before referring?

Yes. Call our hospital and a specialist or staff member will be happy to discuss the case.

Will my client return to my practice for ongoing care?

Yes. Our goal is to support your practice, and patients return to you for ongoing and preventive care.

What specialties do you offer?

We offer board-certified internal medicine and surgery, with an emphasis on interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

We Look Forward to Working With You

Have a case to discuss? Call Salt River Veterinary Specialists at (480) 819-8630 to speak with our team.

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