Veterinary Specialties at Salt River Veterinary Specialists in Scottsdale, AZ
Some medical problems call for more than routine veterinary care. At Salt River Veterinary Specialists, our board-certified specialists in internal medicine and surgery provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for rare, complex, and chronic conditions in dogs and cats. Working hand in hand with your family veterinarian, we deliver the expertise and technology your pet needs to get answers and feel better.
Internal Medicine
Our internal medicine specialists are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and focus on diagnosing and managing complex diseases of the internal organs. Areas of expertise include gastroenterology, hepatology, nephrology and urology, endocrinology, respiratory disease, hematology, immunology, and infectious disease. Common conditions include inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, Cushing’s disease, diabetes, and Valley Fever.
Our internists are also leaders in interventional endoscopy, offering procedures such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, laser bladder stone removal, and tracheal stenting.
Surgery
Our veterinary surgeons complete a one-year internship and three-year residency before becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. They treat conditions across many body systems, including:
- Abdominal surgical conditions
- Chest (thoracic) surgical conditions
- Head and neck surgical conditions
- Upper airway surgical conditions
- Reproductive surgical conditions
- Cancer (oncologic) surgery
- Advanced wound care and reconstruction
- Orthopedic conditions
When to Request a Specialist
A referral to a specialist may be helpful when your pet’s condition is uncommon, complicated, or still undiagnosed after standard testing, when treatment is not progressing as expected, when your pet needs a procedure only available at a specialty hospital, or when you would like an informed second opinion. Learn how referrals work on our referrals page, read what to expect, or browse all conditions we treat and veterinary services.
Veterinary Specialties FAQs
What specialties are available at your hospital?
We offer board-certified internal medicine and surgery, along with interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.
What does board certified mean?
Board-certified specialists have completed advanced internship and residency training and passed rigorous examinations in their specialty.
How do I know which specialist my pet needs?
Your family veterinarian will usually recommend the right specialty. Our patient care coordinators can also help guide you.
Can my pet see both internal medicine and surgery?
Yes. Our specialists collaborate closely, and many pets benefit from care by both teams.
Do you offer second opinions?
Yes. We provide informed, neutral second opinions for complicated or unresolved cases.
Do specialists replace my family veterinarian?
No. We partner with your veterinarian and send detailed reports after each visit.
Do you see both dogs and cats?
Yes. Both of our specialty departments care for dogs and cats.
Connect With Our Specialists
Call Salt River Veterinary Specialists at (480) 819-8630 or request an appointment online to schedule a specialty consultation.