VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital

10/31/2024

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE COSTUME! 👻

To vote, "like" your favorite costume photo in our original album (Staff 2024 Pet Costumes). Voting ends at 5 p.m. today, and the winner will be announced shortly 🎃.

10/30/2024

10/30/2024

Happy 1st anniversary at VetMED, Dr. Sullivan! We are so fortunate to have a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist on our team to provide top-tier patient care
🙌 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sullivan on her one-year milestone with VetMED!

10/14/2024

This week is VetMED Appreciation Week! We want to recognize all of our amazing doctors, technicians, assistants, and staff for the incredible work they do every day. They are true heroes to every pet.

10/11/2024

Last weekend, VetMED participated in the annual "Running For The Bulls" fundraising event supporting 🐾. AZK9 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves Arizona’s underserved communities through education, sterilization, and rescue efforts.

To find out more about AZK9 Rescue, please visit: https://bit.ly/3YlEWbN.

10/09/2024

👏 Congratulations to Tammy Ortega, CVT, for recently becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician! CVTs have graduated from an accredited program and passed a rigorous national board examination. We are incredibly proud of Tammy and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!

09/30/2024

Welcome, Dr. Erin Lee, to the VetMED Emergency & Critical Care team!

Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists. She spent a year in Tucson during her rotating internship and is excited to return to Arizona to help expand VetMED’s Critical Care service. Her clinical interests include polytrauma, envenomation, sepsis, toxicities, and advancing critical care medicine for feline and exotic species. Her personal interests include hiking, spending time with her cats Azura, Nala, and Stellaluna, traveling, and collecting sea glass.

09/26/2024

A special shout-out to Dr. Stephanie Foote, who celebrates 14 years with VetMED this month! As our Medical Director, Dr. Foote plays a pivotal role in maintaining VetMED's reputation for delivering top-quality advanced veterinary specialty and emergency care.
🎉 Please join us in wishing Dr. Foote a very happy VetMED-iversary!

09/24/2024

September is , a time dedicated to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the extraordinary work service animals do every day for the people in their care. We want to say a big THANK YOU to these dogs who make millions of lives better and safer.

09/19/2024

We are delighted to have been able to assist Phoenix during his time of need! We understand how frightening it can be when your pet requires surgery, but rest assured that our highly skilled, board-certified surgeons and compassionate support staff are available to ensure that TPLO procedures are as pain-free and straightforward as possible.

VetMED helps dogs return to their best lives with our comprehensive TPLO package, providing everything needed for a successful recovery, all in one convenient place:
✔️ Board-certified surgeons
✔️ Board-certified anesthesiologist
✔️ Minimally-invasive joint evaluation
✔️ Overnight hospitalization for optimal pain management
✔️ Recheck exam & X-rays

Book a consultation today by calling us at (602) 697-4694.

08/21/2024

We are excited to celebrate two more work anniversaries this month 🙌 . Congratulations on 1 year with us to Sofia Balderrama, our surgery technician, and happy 3 years to Shannon Cress, CSR Dermatology!

🐾 Fun facts about Sofia:
I enjoy working at VetMED due to the quality of medicine, learning from cases, and caring colleagues. I have a 6-month-old Gargoyle Gecko named Phoenix, got her at a Reptile Expo, and she loves Figs and insect-flavored food. My favorite vet school memory is doing research with dairy cows before sunrise. My favorite Marvel character is Iron Man because his superpower comes from science.

🐾 Fun facts about Shannon:
I enjoy working at VetMED because I get to work closely with the team, educate clients, and help pets feel better. My pets are Charlie Bucket, a 4-year-old Goldendoodle, and Hank, a 5-year-old wire-haired pointer. My favorite school memory is field day. My favorite Marvel character is Deadpool because of his attitude and funny comments.

08/13/2024

Congratulations on 6 years at VetMED, Dr. Mutascio! We're proud to have you as one of our surgeons. Here are some fun facts about her:

What do you enjoy most about working at VetMED?
I love contributing to the well-being of people's pets every day.

Tell us about your pets
I have two Chihuahuas named Sparky (12) and Charlie (14), adopted from shelters, and two cats, Odysseus (1.5) and Wilhelmina (1). Odysseus was a stray, and Wilhelmina came to us via a foster. They all have their unique quirks and personalities.

Favorite school-related memory
Organizing a charity fundraiser "fun run/walk" with dogs during veterinary school was incredibly rewarding. It brought the community together, raised funds for a good cause, and was a fun way to get some exercise.

Who is your favorite Marvel Character and why?
My favorite Marvel character is Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) because of her ability to navigate complex situations with grace and strategic thinking.

08/06/2024

The weather in Arizona can be unpredictable, especially during the summer months. Lightning can cause wildfires, and monsoon can lead to flooding. It's important to have a plan in place for you and your pet in case of an emergency or natural disaster ⚡️🌧.

08/02/2024

Happy 3rd VetMED-iversary Dr. McKaila von Johnson!
Dr. von Johnson is a member of our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care team. When she isn't working, Dr. von Johnson enjoys gardening, crocheting, playing video games, and spending time with her dog Darla, and husband Kyle.

To learn more, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3WwRYBb

08/01/2024

👏 Happy 4 years to two incredible ER doctors, Dr. Jon Lou, and Dr. Hailey Turner! We know how great they are, but don't just take it from us - see what others have to say -

"Dr. Lou is wonderful. Honest, efficient, and caring. The staff took great care of my cat, didn’t charge us for unnecessary services/tests, and made us feel educated/informed throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend them to others in need of an emergency vet!" - Cameron

"Very kind and knowledgeable staff with a sense of urgency for my pet and overall care of me in my time of worry. What I appreciated most was the kind and thoughtful care of both my little Buddy and me as I was so upset. Dr. Turner and the rest of the staff are amazing and we are blessed to have found such a great Team and hospital. Excellent all-around care for pets and humans! :). Buddy says thank you, too, but he hopes he doesn’t see you again anytime soon :)" - R.J.