Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Before you go
- Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
- Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
- Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.
What the hospital states on its website
- Intensive care unit“Your pet will recover comfortably in our intensive care unit where we provide 24-hour care and monitoring under the direct supervision of an on-staff veterinarian.” Hospital page
- CT or MRI imaging“Advanced Imaging Collaboration When advanced imaging such as CT scans is recommended, we coordinate care to ensure seamless diagnostics and treatment planning.” Hospital page
- Accepts CareCredit“Central Location East Side Location CareCredit : CareCredit is a healthcare credit card specifically designed for veterinary expenses.” Hospital page
- Accepts Scratchpay“…pet’s care more affordable, we offer the following payment plans: ScratchPay : ScratchPay allows you to get instant approval for a payment plan…” Hospital page
- Mentions a deposit (see the hospital wording)“Do you require a deposit before treatment?” Hospital page
Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.
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Questions about Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
- Is Veterinary Specialty & Emergency open 24 hours?
- Yes. Veterinary Specialty & Emergency has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (520) 888-3177 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of Veterinary Specialty & Emergency?
- (520) 888-3177. The hospital is at 185 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705.
- What payment options does Veterinary Specialty & Emergency mention?
- CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website. On a deposit, the hospital states: “Do you require a deposit before treatment?”
- What emergency facilities does Veterinary Specialty & Emergency have?
- Its website mentions an intensive care unit and CT or MRI imaging.
Places this hospital serves
Where this listing comes from
- Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…Side Location 7474 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 888-3177 24/7 Emergency Internal Medicine Appointment Only Contact Us Design by Page load…”
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