By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Tempe
Tempe has 11 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 6,492 reviews, giving pet owners a solid pool of well-regarded options. One key thing to know is that none of the local clinics are open on weekends, so it helps to plan routine care and follow-up visits on weekdays.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcclintock Animal Care Center | 43/100 | — | 2 |
| Countryside Animal Hospital | 42/100 | — | — |
| Topaz Veterinary Clinic | 41/100 | — | — |
For routine care, Tempe is a good place to start. The town has a healthy number of vets, and the review volume is high enough to suggest many local pet owners are using them regularly. For dogs and cats, that usually means you can spend your time comparing fit and convenience, not wondering if there are enough decent options at all.
The weak spot is access and certainty. None of the clinic listings are verified, so it is smart to confirm hours, services, and new-patient availability before you go. Tempe also does not offer much after-hours flexibility. None of the local clinics are open on weekends or past 7pm, and there is no local emergency or 24-hour veterinary cover, so an urgent problem after hours may mean driving out of town.
A good next step is to shortlist two or three clinics based on weekday location and ask a few simple questions by phone. Can they see a sick but stable pet quickly, how far out are routine exams, who returns follow-up calls, and where do they send emergencies at night? If your dog or cat has ongoing needs like dental care, skin issues, arthritis, or regular bloodwork, ask how they handle rechecks and repeat medications so you know what day-to-day care will feel like.
Because Tempe has a lot of pet-owner feedback, use recent reviews to look for patterns rather than just the headline rating. Comments about clear explanations, gentle handling, realistic wait times, and smooth front-desk communication tend to tell you more than short praise alone. If you have more than one species at home, call ahead about that too, since some clinics may be more comfortable with exotics than others.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Tempe, Arizona
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (43/100)
Mcclintock Animal Care Center is a veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1836 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284. It treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Recent reviews describe attentive exams and strong follow-up from the clinic team.
Our Score (42/100)
Countryside Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 8701 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284. It treats dogs and cats. Recent reviews describe thorough exams and a staff that is patient and gentle with...
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Our Score (41/100)
Topaz Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1804 E Southern Ave #9, Tempe, AZ 85282. It treats dogs and cats. On Google, it is rated 4.8/5 from 617 reviews, with comments frequently focusing on a...
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Baseline Animal Clinic is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 220 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283. It treats dogs and cats. Google reviews show a 4.7/5 rating across 380 reviews.
Vca University Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 2500 S Hardy Dr. It treats dogs and cats. Public feedback is largely positive overall, with some recent criticism focused on prescription...
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More Veterinary Practices in Tempe
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Tempe Pet Clinic is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1425 W Southern Ave #13. It treats dogs and cats. Google reviewers frequently mention a kind, knowledgeable veterinarian and supportive vet techs, along...
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Our Score (38/100)
VCA Tri City Animal Hospital And Acacia Cat Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1845 E Broadway Rd #102. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Google reviews describe a caring, compassionate staff and...
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South Point Animal Clinic is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 2700 W Baseline Rd. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Reviews describe a practice that many clients experience as friendly and attentive, with some...
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Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic And Pet Resort is a veterinary clinic and pet resort in Tempe, Arizona, located at 2130 E University Dr. Google reviewers commonly mention both veterinary care and on-site pet resort services in the same...
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Tempe Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 329 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282. It treats dogs and cats. Recent feedback highlights attentive handling during first visits, help with serious medical...
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Our Score (35/100)
Vca Elliot Park Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Tempe, Arizona, located at 1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 19. The clinic treats dogs and cats. On Google, it has a 4.3/5 rating from 179 reviews.
