By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Phoenix
Phoenix has 98 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.5 from 34,525 reviews, so pet owners have a large pool of generally well-rated options. One important catch is access, only two clinics are open weekends, so it helps to check hours early if you need a Saturday or Sunday appointment.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valet Vet Mobile Veterinary Services | 46/100 | — | 19 |
| All Creatures Animal Clinic | 43/100 | — | 3 |
| Bethany Animal Hospital | 43/100 | — | — |
Phoenix is a strong place to start if you need a vet for your dog or cat. There are plenty of clinics to choose from, and the overall review picture is reassuring. That gives most pet owners room to focus on fit, things like travel time, appointment availability, and how a clinic communicates, instead of worrying that there are too few options. Phoenix also appears to have a companion-plus-exotics mix, which usually means many practices are built around everyday dog and cat care, with some offering a wider service range as well.
The bigger issue in Phoenix is not choice, it is access and transparency. None of the clinic listings are verified, so it is sensible to confirm the basics yourself before booking, including current hours, services, and whether the practice is taking new patients. Verified simply means listing details have been confirmed by a registered user, not that a clinic has any special quality status. Weekend access is limited, late evening options are very limited, and there is no local emergency, out-of-hours, or 24-hour veterinary cover shown here. If your pet has an urgent problem outside normal hours, you may need to use an out-of-area emergency service.
If you are choosing a regular vet in Phoenix, start with a short list near your home, work, or usual route, then call and ask a few practical questions. For dogs, ask about same-day sick visits, surgery and dental support, and how the team handles nervous or reactive pets. For cats, ask whether they offer quieter appointment times or a calmer waiting setup. Pay attention to how clearly the staff answer and how easy it is to get follow-up help, because those small day-to-day details often matter more than tiny differences in review averages.
Because Phoenix has many options but weak after-hours coverage, it is smart to make two decisions now, not one. Pick a daytime clinic you would be happy to use for routine care, and separately save the contact details for the nearest out-of-area emergency hospital. That way, if your pet gets sick at night or on a weekend, you are not trying to figure everything out under pressure.
More Veterinary Practices in Phoenix
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Santis Pet Clinic is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, located at 6003 W Thomas Rd. Google reviewers report care for dogs and cats, with a mix of positive experiences and concerns about visit flow and the waiting area....
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US Animal Plant Health Inspctn is located at 3658 E Chipman Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040. A phone number is listed as +1 602-431-8930, and the website is https://www.aphis.usda.gov/. Opening hours are not available.
State Veterinarian is located in Phoenix, Arizona at 1110 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. It has a Google rating of 4.0/5 based on 2 reviews. A phone number is listed as +16025424293, and the website is...
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MD PetCare Low Cost Clinic is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Sonoran Animal Chiropractic is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Canine Cares is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Cactus Pet Clinic is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Orangewood Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Our Score (9/100)
Perfect Balance Equine Dentistry and Veterinary Services is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at...
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Spay Neuter Clinic: West Phoenix is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Veterinarian Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Our Score (9/100)
Veterinary Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine in Phoenix is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews...
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kcmobileveterinaryservices.com is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of publication.
Madison Animal Hospital & Grooming is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of...
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Norterra Animal Hospital & Grooming is a veterinary practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Public listing information is limited, and we could not verify detailed services or pricing from the clinic website or Google reviews at the time of...
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Integrative Veterinarian PLLC is a veterinary clinic located at 2331 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. It has a 4.5/5 Google rating from 51 reviews. Publicly listed opening hours and published pricing information were not available.
