Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

What Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center does

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (SAVS) is a privately held, veterinarian-owned multi-specialty veterinary hospital headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Mary K. Klein (Diplomate ACVR, Radiation Oncology) and Dr. Reuben Merideth as the first multi-specialty veterinary group in Tucson, the practice operates two physical locations: a Central Location at 185 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. focused on oncology and scheduled specialty appointments, and an East Side Location at 7474 E. Broadway Blvd. housing the primary 24/7 emergency department. SAVS is AAHA-accredited and delivers emergency and critical care plus specialty services across internal medicine, oncology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, and radiology — provided through a hybrid model of in-house clinicians and named partner specialist practices including Southwest Veterinary Oncology, Southwest Veterinary Surgical Services, Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, Dermatology for Animals, and Eye Care for Animals.

The clinical technology platform comprises digital radiography, ultrasound, advanced endoscopic equipment for gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tract evaluation with biopsy capability, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and CT scan coordination. A three-tier (Priority One/Two/Three) triage system structures emergency case prioritization, while a dedicated online rDVM referral portal enables primary care veterinarians across Southern Arizona to refer cases, access records, and coordinate continuity of care. Outpatient diagnostic imaging is also offered to external practices. SAVS holds a research and education partnership with the University of Arizona Cancer Center, with Dr. Klein serving in an adjunct faculty/clinical lecturer capacity.

Revenue is generated on a professional-services, fee-for-service basis with quote-based pricing that varies by service complexity and case severity. Customers are primarily pet owners in the Tucson metropolitan area, with required deposits scaled to estimated treatment cost and supported by third-party financing partnerships (ScratchPay, CareCredit, All Pet Card). Referring veterinarians constitute an indirect but important demand channel through formal referral workflows. Go-to-market relies on local SEO, educational blog content, social media presence, and the rDVM network rather than paid acquisition. SAVS remains veterinarian-owned with no disclosed funding, private equity involvement, or parent organization, and management emphasizes patient-care priorities over profit orientation.

Name

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

Legal name

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

Website

https://southernazvets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center is a privately held, veterinarian-owned, AAHA-accredited multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Tucson, Arizona, providing 24/7 emergency care and specialty services across internal medicine, oncology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, and radiology to pet owners throughout Southern Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

Keywords

• Veterinary emergency services
• Veterinary specialty care
• Emergency animal hospital
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary oncology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Services: 24/7 emergency care for critically ill or injured pets including triage, stabilization, and critical care monitoring. Revenue generated through emergency consultations, diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalization.
2. Veterinary Specialty Services: Specialty services across internal medicine, oncology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, and radiology provided by board-certified specialists. Revenue from consultations, procedures, treatments, and follow-up care.
3. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Digital radiography, ultrasound, and advanced imaging coordination including CT scans. Services provided to both in-house patients and outpatient veterinarians.
4. Payment Plans and Financing: Partnership with third-party financing providers (ScratchPay, CareCredit, All Pet Card) to help pet owners manage emergency and specialty care costs through monthly payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (SAVS) is a multi-specialty veterinary hospital that delivers 24/7 emergency and critical care alongside board-certified specialty services in internal medicine, oncology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, and radiology. Operated across two Tucson, Arizona locations, it serves pet owners through direct emergency walk-ins, scheduled specialty appointments, and a referral channel from primary care veterinarians across Southern Arizona.

Product overview

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (SAVS) is a multi-specialty veterinary hospital offering emergency and critical care, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, and ophthalmology services. The facility operates two locations in Tucson, AZ: a Central Location (185 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.) specializing in oncology with Monday-Friday specialty appointments, and an East Side Location (7474 E. Broadway Blvd.) offering 24/7 emergency services and internal medicine by appointment. Services are delivered through a combination of in-house specialists and partner practices including Southwest Veterinary Oncology, Southwest Veterinary Surgical Services, Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, Dermatology for Animals, and Eye Care for Animals. AAHA-accredited since 1994, the hospital emphasizes collaborative, team-based care across specialties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Oncology
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology
• Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arizona Veterinary Dental SpecialistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with board-certified veterinary dentists providing comprehensive dental care including cleanings, digital dental x-rays, periodontal therapy, and oral surgery at SAVS Central Location.
• Dermatology for AnimalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with veterinary dermatologists for allergy management, skin conditions, ear disease, and autoimmune skin disease treatment.
• Southwest Veterinary OncologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with oncology specialists led by Dr. Mary K. Klein providing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, I-131 treatment, and clinical trials for cancer patients.
• Southwest Veterinary Surgical ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with surgical specialists providing soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and oncologic surgical procedures with 24-hour critical care.
• Eye Care for AnimalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with veterinary ophthalmologists providing cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, ocular trauma care, CERF examinations, and electroretinography.
• University of Arizona Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mary K. Klein holds adjunct faculty position and serves as clinical lecturer; oncology partnership for research collaboration and education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: National multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars. Direct competitor in the same specialty/emergency category, with broader geographic footprint and corporate backing; comparable on services offered and target customers.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest veterinary service networks in North America, operating general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals. Directly overlaps with SAVS's specialty and emergency offering as part of a much broader portfolio.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): Large veterinary services platform backed by a PE sponsor, operating general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals. Overlaps with SAVS in specialty/emergency categories as part of a much larger national portfolio.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Multi-specialty and general practice veterinary hospital network. Comparable on emergency and specialty services but operates at much larger scale across multiple U.S. geographies.

Direct peers

• MedVet: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group focused on specialist-led, referral-based care. Closely aligned with SAVS on service mix (internal medicine, surgery, oncology, emergency), board-certified specialist staffing, and rDVM referral model.
• Eye Care for Animals: Network of veterinary ophthalmology practices partnered with SAVS. Provides comparable ophthalmology specialty services and shares the same referral-driven, specialist-led model for companion animal eye care.

Regional players

• Arizona Veterinary Specialists: Specialty and emergency veterinary practice based in the Phoenix metro area. Offers comparable multi-specialty and emergency services to SAVS but operates in a different Arizona geography, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (PESC): Independent specialty and emergency veterinary practice serving Southern California. Closely aligned with SAVS on specialty/emergency service mix and referral-driven model, but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/southernarizonavets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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