VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital

05/12/2026

Heat stroke in pets is a life-threatening emergency.

04/29/2026

For cats and dogs, the American Red Cross offers a FREE Pet First Aid app that puts veterinary advice for emergencies as well as everyday pet care in the palm of your hand. Free to download at the Apple App store, Google Play store, or text: "GETPET" to 90999.

For more serious medical emergencies or to ensure your pet is responding to first aid, VetMED is open 24/7/365 to help ❤🐕🐾🐈

04/22/2026

Just a reminder that we're camped out behind the giant U-haul facility on the NW corner - there are two entrances from either Cave Creek or Beardsley frontage road.

04/21/2026

04/14/2026

Surveys suggest that nearly 1 in 5 dog owners have had their dog attacked at a public dog park. IF the worst happens, please come in ASAP - we are here 24/7 to help! 🐕🐾

04/06/2026

This escape artist came into VetMED as a prickly nightmare but we were able to successfully extract all the cactus spines and send him home a much happier pup.

04/01/2026

In case your pet needs emergency care, we are open 24/7/365 through all holidays, including Easter. Help your pet avoid a trip to the ER by following these suggestions from our Emergency department! 🐣❤🐰

03/27/2026

Our boarded dermatologist Dr. Song sees a variety of species besides dogs and cats, including exotics and livestock. He and his Dermatology team recently visited the Phoenix Zoo and saw Pippin the Kinkajou (also known as a Honey Bear). Dr. Song performed a sedated skin biopsy and Intradermal Skin Test.

03/24/2026

Today marks six consecutive days of record-breaking heat in the Phoenix area, with a forecasted 11-day streak expected. Here are some tips to remember so we don't see your pet in our Emergency room! 🐕☀🐈🐾

03/19/2026

Another successful industry mixer with great people, green drinks, and awesome food (thank you Boehringer, Dylan, Munchie Mouth, and Simple Machine Brewing!).