Vets in Mesa, AZ, offering High-quality, low-cost surgical veterinary care for dogs, cats & rabbits
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Veterinary Care in West Mesa
AZ Vet Direct is a veterinary clinic in West Mesa providing affordable surgical, dental, vaccination, and preventive services for dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Our practice has a focused approach to veterinary care, with an emphasis on procedures we perform regularly. This allows us to keep our services straightforward and our pricing accessible while providing professional care for each patient.
We serve pet owners throughout Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities.
Our Mission
AZ Vet Direct was founded with a simple goal: make necessary veterinary surgery and dental care more accessible to pet owners.
Our team provides routine procedures such as spays and neuters as well as selected soft-tissue surgeries, dental procedures, vaccinations, and other services. We publish pricing whenever possible so clients can understand the expected cost before scheduling.
Why Choose AZ Vet Direct?
Focused Surgical Care
Surgery is a major part of our practice. We perform a range of routine and soft-tissue procedures, including spays and neuters, mass removals, cherry eye repair, cystotomy, enucleation, amputation, splenectomy, gastropexy, and other selected procedures.
Affordable Veterinary Services
We focus on keeping commonly needed surgical, dental, and preventive services affordable. Some procedures require an individual estimate because the final cost depends on the patient and the complexity of the procedure.
Care for Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits
We provide selected services for dogs, cats, and rabbits. Available procedures vary by species, so please review the service information or contact us if you are unsure whether we provide a particular procedure.
Our Veterinary Services
High Quality Surgical Care
Our services include:
- Spay and neuter surgery
- Dental cleaning and extractions for dogs
- Mass removal
- Cherry eye repair
- Bladder stone removal
- Enucleation
- Amputation
- Splenectomy
- Cleft palate repair
- Stenotic nares repair
- Gastropexy
- Hematoma repair
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm and other parasite testing
- Pre-surgical bloodwork
- Microchipping
- Other selected surgical procedures
Some procedures and patients have additional requirements or fees. Please review our current pricing and surgical requirements before scheduling.
Dental Cleaning & Extraction
Cherry Eye Surgery
Mass Removal
Bladder Stone Removal
Amputation
Vaccine Clinics
Spay & Neuter
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Quality veterinary care should be accessible, compassionate, and personalized for every pet and family. Dr. Opstad and our team focus on providing skilled surgical and dental care while taking the time to make each visit as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Ready to schedule your pet’s care? Contact AZ Vet Direct by text or call at (480) 712-3600. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for current specials, pet care information, and updates from our team.
Meet The Team
Dr. Opstad brings years of experience and genuine passion for animal welfare to every interaction with you and your pets. She is a life-long animal lover who is highly trained in surgical and dental services, with specialized expertise in caring for dogs, cats, and rabbits. Each team member maintains current knowledge of veterinary medicine advances and techniques, ensuring your pet benefits from modern, evidence-based treatment approaches. While we may not have the extensive team rosters of larger facilities, our focused approach allows for more personalized attention and consistent care relationships that benefit both you and your pet throughout their healthcare journey.
Meet Our Team
Our Veterinary Approach at AZ Vet Direct
At AZ Vet Direct, our commitment to veterinary care is grounded in both compassion and proficiency. As your surgical vet in Mesa, we bring exceptional surgical treatments and dental care opportunities. Our team is equipped with the knowledge needed to ensure that each spay, neuter, or dental extraction adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality.
We are dedicated to providing affordable pet care without compromising on excellence. We not only offer convenient vaccination appointments, but also on-demand dental services, ensuring comprehensive care is always within reach.
Our team performs a range of procedures from mass removals to cystotomies, prioritizing your pet’s well-being above everything else. Trust AZ Vet Direct as your vet in the East Valley of Phoenix to care for your pet’s health needs with unmatched skill and kindness wherever you are in our community.
Why Clients Love Us
Pet Surgery
When your beloved companion needs surgical care, we provide comprehensive pet surgery services that combine affordability with exceptional quality from our Mesa clinic. Our skilled veterinary surgeon provides both preventative procedures and emergency operations, including routine spay and neuter surgeries as well as more urgent medical interventions. Our vet understands that unexpected medical situations can create concern for families, which is why we structure our approach to provide accessible care without compromising quality or compassion.
Our surgical approach prioritizes making essential procedures financially accessible to all pet owners, ensuring you never have to postpone necessary care due to cost concerns. We treat every animal with genuine warmth and compassion, providing expert attention that demonstrates how much your fuzzy friends mean to us too. AZ Vet Direct positions itself as part of a select group revolutionizing pet care by combining high standards of veterinary care with affordability, ensuring every pet gets the chance at a healthy life.
Pet Dental Care
Your cat and dog’s oral health deserves expert attention, which is why we provide professional pet dental care specifically for canine patients. Our affordable dental cleaning services and expert extractions use the latest tools and techniques to prevent tartar buildup, bad breath, and fractured or loose teeth. We understand that comprehensive dental care is important. We provide convenient services without compromising top-notch treatment quality.
Our dental care process requires anesthesia to perform thorough cleanings that are crucial for eradicating all harmful bacteria in your pet’s oral cavity. We use established protocols and continuous monitoring to minimize health risks while performing the necessary probing and scraping for optimal oral health. AZ Vet Direct’s gentle veterinarian prioritize making each dental cleaning visit comfortable and stress-free, recommending annual cleanings while noting that regular toothbrushing and water additives help maintain better breath between professional treatments.
Mass Removal
When you discover a lump or growth on your pet, our advanced mass removal services provide specialized care to safeguard your pet’s health through precise excision of tumors. We remove unwanted lumps or growths ranging from harmless skin masses to malignant tumors that can appear anywhere on your animal’s body, encompassing skin, fat, and sometimes lymph nodes. Early detection makes all the difference in your pet’s health outcomes, which is why our vets offer effective solutions while treating every animal like they’re part of our own family circle.
Our mass removal process begins with assessing each tumor’s nature to determine whether it’s a benign mass like a low-grade mast cell tumor or requires more aggressive treatment for high-grade cancer. We conduct pre-operative consultations checking overall health, discussing anesthesia options, and surgical options to plan surgical strategies that work for you and your pets.
Cherry Eyes
When your dog develops cherry eyes, where the tear-producing gland of the nictitating membrane protrudes and creates a visible reddish mass at the corner of their eye, urgent expert care is essential to ward off further discomfort or potential lasting harm to vision. Without prompt surgical intervention, cherry eye can cause dry eyes due to disrupted tear production, leading to painful complications such as chronic irritation or infection that could impair your pet’s sight over time. Our vets provide professional cherry eye repair procedures so we can ensure you don’t have to compromise on your pet’s health and comfort.
Our cherry eyes treatment process involves specialized veterinarians carefully tucking the protruding eyelid gland back into place, preserving your pet’s ability to produce tears properly and keeping their eyes healthy. We use precise surgical approaches designed to reduce complications while taking every measure to keep pets comfortable under anesthesia, encouraging a quick recovery process. AZ Vet Direct provides thorough post-operative care instructions and necessary medications, with most pets making a swift comeback from eyelid gland prolapse surgery when dedicated care guidelines are followed closely.
Pet Spay and Neuter
Our spay and neuter services for dogs, cats, and rabbits are acts of love that keep pets healthier and communities kinder by doing much more than preventing unplanned litters. These essential procedures shield your furry family members from serious health concerns like reproductive cancers, significantly reducing the chance of developing pyometra, breast cancer, or testicular cancer to ensure a longer, healthier life. Through our spay and neuter services, our vets help manage pet overpopulation and ease the burden on local shelters while making these essential procedures accessible to responsible pet owners.
Our well-trained staff provides safe and smooth surgical procedures, ensuring your pet feels at ease from the moment we start until they’re fully recovered. We deliver detailed pre-surgery instructions covering necessary steps like fasting requirements and medication adjustments, so you know exactly what to expect during the entire process. AZ Vet Direct provides close monitoring for signs of pain or complications after surgery, along with comprehensive advice for at-home recovery that prioritizes stress-free experiences for both you and your beloved companions.
Pet Vaccines
Our comprehensive pet vaccines help ensure your furry family members lead long, healthy lives by warding off diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus without skimping on quality. We provide essential vaccination options including rabies shots, DHPP for dogs and FVRCP for cats. We recognize that pets are cherished family members, which is why our vets at our veterinary practice aim to provide world-class care that supports their health and wellbeing.
We offer essential vaccines including rabies vaccinations for both cats and dogs, DHPP + Lepto for dogs, and FVRCP + FeLV for cats by appointment only. AZ Vet Direct delivers quality care with tailored solutions that fit your needs, ensuring your four-legged pals lead healthy and vibrant lives while contributing to overall pet community health by preventing disease outbreaks.
We do offer:
- Our services include:
- Spay and neuter surgery
- Dental cleaning and extractions for cats & dogs
- Mass removal
- Cherry eye repair
- Bladder stone removal
- Enucleation
- Amputation
- Splenectomy
- Cleft palate repair
- Stenotic nares repair
- Gastropexy
- Hematoma repair
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm and other parasite testing
- Pre-surgical bloodwork
- Microchipping
- Other selected surgical procedures
Some procedures and patients have additional requirements or fees. Please review our current pricing and surgical requirements before scheduling.
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm Testing
- Pre-op Bloodwork
- And more!
We do not offer:
AZ Vet Direct is a focused veterinary practice and does not provide every type of veterinary service.
Services we do not currently offer include emergency or after-hours care, TPLO and other orthopedic procedures, fracture repair, rabbit dental procedures, feline declaw surgery, ear cropping, tail docking, boarding, grooming, behavioral or nutritional counseling, rehabilitation, laser therapy, acupuncture, and certain other specialized services.
If you are unsure whether we provide a specific procedure, contact us before scheduling.
FAQs
What types of surgery do you provide?
Our team provides routine surgeries such as spays and neuters all the way to more specialized surgeries like gastropexies and splenectomies. If you do not see the procedure your pet needs, please reach out to us.
What are your operating hours and location?
We operate Monday through Friday from 8am -4pm, with weekends closed. Our clinic is located at 120 S Pomeroy, Mesa, AZ 85210
Do you provide emergency veterinary care?
AZ Vet Direct does not provide emergency or after-hours veterinary care. We are able to help with many emergency surgery transfer patients, but do not provide initial emergency diagnostics/care.
If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact an emergency veterinary hospital.
What types of animals do you treat?
We provide services for cats, dogs, and rabbits. From spays and neuters to more specialized surgeries.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You may schedule appointments by text or call at (480) 712-3600 or through our website’s appointment request page.
