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1st Pet Veterinary Centers - Mesa
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1st Pet Veterinary Centers began small, as so many great things do, when Dr. Randy Spencer purchased American Pet Center in August 1989. After changing the name to Companion Care Animal Hospital in 1990, and eliminating the pet store that had been part of the original business, the veterinary business began to take off.
In the mid-1990s, Dr. Spencer began to explore expanding into emergency and specialty practice, by hiring an emergency director, three emergency veterinarians, and experienced emergency staff. Dr. Spencer increased his leased space to 5,000 square feet, and in 1997 changed the hospital name to FIRST Regional Animal Hospital.
In 2000, he expanded again into a new 7,588 square foot freestanding building in Chandler, Arizona. The new facility experienced rapid growth and by August of 2002, Dr. Spencer had hired their first full-time, board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shery Babyak, who is still with 1stPet Veterinary Centers today.
As the specialty and emergency centers continued to grow, Dr. Spencer began to develop his vision of 24-hour veterinary care utilizing emergency, specialty, and primary care – all working together for the benefit of pets, clients, and referring veterinarians. His goal was to develop 24-hour hospitals that offered progressive veterinary medicine with an approachable, friendly, and warm family atmosphere. With that in mind, Dr. Spencer and several interested staff members developed 1st Emergency Pet Care in Mesa, opening their doors in January 2003.
Within six months, 1st Emergency moved from weekend and overnight care to full 24-hour emergency care. Over the next few years, several new specialists joined the FIRST Regional Animal Hospital team, and in October 2006, FIRST Regional Animal Hospital expanded again with the purchase of North Valley Animal Emergency Clinic in Carefree. The name was changed to North Valley Regional Animal Hospital and quickly became a very busy general practice and 24-hour emergency... show more care center.
In 2013, Dr. Spencer decided to combine the three hospitals into one brand – one name, all offering the same quality care and compassion, in the emergency, specialty, and primary care services that pet owners had come to appreciate. 1stPet Veterinary Centers was born. Today, Dr. Spencer and the dedicated team that makes up 1stPet Veterinary Centers continues to offer sophisticated and compassionate veterinary care to pets and their families in the metro North Valley area, as well as specialty referral services to primary care veterinarians. show more
In the mid-1990s, Dr. Spencer began to explore expanding into emergency and specialty practice, by hiring an emergency director, three emergency veterinarians, and experienced emergency staff. Dr. Spencer increased his leased space to 5,000 square feet, and in 1997 changed the hospital name to FIRST Regional Animal Hospital.
In 2000, he expanded again into a new 7,588 square foot freestanding building in Chandler, Arizona. The new facility experienced rapid growth and by August of 2002, Dr. Spencer had hired their first full-time, board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shery Babyak, who is still with 1stPet Veterinary Centers today.
As the specialty and emergency centers continued to grow, Dr. Spencer began to develop his vision of 24-hour veterinary care utilizing emergency, specialty, and primary care – all working together for the benefit of pets, clients, and referring veterinarians. His goal was to develop 24-hour hospitals that offered progressive veterinary medicine with an approachable, friendly, and warm family atmosphere. With that in mind, Dr. Spencer and several interested staff members developed 1st Emergency Pet Care in Mesa, opening their doors in January 2003.
Within six months, 1st Emergency moved from weekend and overnight care to full 24-hour emergency care. Over the next few years, several new specialists joined the FIRST Regional Animal Hospital team, and in October 2006, FIRST Regional Animal Hospital expanded again with the purchase of North Valley Animal Emergency Clinic in Carefree. The name was changed to North Valley Regional Animal Hospital and quickly became a very busy general practice and 24-hour emergency... show more care center.
In 2013, Dr. Spencer decided to combine the three hospitals into one brand – one name, all offering the same quality care and compassion, in the emergency, specialty, and primary care services that pet owners had come to appreciate. 1stPet Veterinary Centers was born. Today, Dr. Spencer and the dedicated team that makes up 1stPet Veterinary Centers continues to offer sophisticated and compassionate veterinary care to pets and their families in the metro North Valley area, as well as specialty referral services to primary care veterinarians. show more
16 recommendations and reviews from 15 people
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August 21, 2017
Kristy S. asked:** UPDATE** still no call back from the phone number on the chip. If you know anybody missing this kind of dog, have them go to the Vet (address in comments) and check the dog out. ) This dog tried to get into my house. She won't drink any water . Very friendly. I cannot let her in and cannot keep her. Val vista and southern . Only phone number on collar is a vets numbet and they are closed .Susan B. replied:Kristy Clawson Smith 1 st Pet Vet -5404 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206 tel: (480) 924-1123
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March 27, 2017
Erin L. asked:in need of an emergency vet. I just need the info on hand in case I need them tonight. My dog got into someone and is all broken out in hives.Lauren W. replied:4809241123 24 hr hospital you can call with question
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March 11, 2017
Jadelyn S. asked:URGENT!!! WOULD ANYONE BE ABLE TO TAKE THIS STRAY IN ?? SHE'S ABOUT READY TO HAVE HER BABY'S AND NEEDS A COMFORTABLE & WARM PLACE TO HAVE THEM.Leah H. replied:can you take her to this http://1 stpetvet.com
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January 30, 2017
Tina C. asked:URGENT Does anybody know the name of the vet that makes house calls my cat is in distress as we speakMichelle C. replied:ER vet. 1 st pet in Chandler. http://1 stpetvet.com/
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June 28, 2016
Maria R. asked:Please help!!!!! Any vets that take payment in the east Valley! ? Please my cousins dog attacked her dog and it's bad, she needs a vet asap!!!!!Emma R. replied:1 st Pet Veterinary Centers has many payment options available. We have 3 locations and are open 24/7! The website is www.1 stpetvet.com
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April 21, 2016
Debbie H. asked:I need an answer and maybe someone out there can help ? My daughter called about an hour ago, hysterical... She took her cat into emergency in Gilbert because he couldn't walk and was screaming ... Turns out he has a broken femoral bone and will need surgery, but they told her there aren't many vets that do the surgery and they are usually trauma vets. Does anyone know of one in the Tempe/chandler/Gilbert area?? They called it a trauma type injury. If anyone is familiar with a good vet surgeon, please leave a name for us please!!!!Kerianne L. replied:Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital... not sure if they do or not but they at least accept payments. Call 1 st Pet Vet. I don't know if they do but they may very well know of someone who does. 480-924-1123
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March 25, 2016
Erika E. asked:anyone know of a 24 hour vet? FREE - Gilbert, ArizonaJean S. replied:Yes, 1 st Pet Vet Center Emergency Pet Care 480-924-1123. On Southern & Higley Mesa . We have gone there twice & we really like them .
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November 12, 2015
Leah H. asked:My aunts dog got attached by a pit bull who dug its way into there yard and I asked how there dog is doing now and they said they don't think he's gonna make it and that he's laying down in a whole he dug, I'm so mad I asked why haven't they took him to a vet, would anyone be willing to take him or know a vet who will do payment plans? They don't have any money! There in MesaNicole M. replied:Where in Mesa? There is a 24 hour emergency vet at Higley and Southern and another one on Country Club and McKellips, phone . Please tell them to take him there now. Phone numbers are. 4808980001 and 4809241123
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June 20, 2015
Aprol B. asked:Could I please get some recommendations on an emergency vet near 88 & Tomahawk? Realized today after a near rattlesnake attack, that should something happen I don't know where I would go. Thank you!!Linda M. replied:I've used 1-Emergency Pet Care. They are at Higley & 60. Always had great care. #480-924-1123.
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April 22, 2015
Tyler S. asked:Anybody know a vet? My dogs leg is really hurt don't know if it's broken can anyone help?Chelle S. replied:First care vet clinic.....480-924-1123 Great emergency clinic... good staff
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February 17, 2015
Karla M. asked:Is anyone a veterinarian I need help asap!!!Michael K. replied:1 st Pet Veterinary Center, Higley and the 60 in mesa. 24 hr svc, 480-924-1123
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February 3, 2015
Malorie K. asked:So my mom found this cat and doesn't know what to do. She says it looks sick. Is there a vet that can take it in? She's on signalbutte and baselineElizabeth G. replied:4809241123 that's the number to a vet that yelp says is open right now. Higley and the 60
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January 17, 2015
Layna M. asked:I need an emergency vet vet hospitals that is open right now and will be open late I needed in the East Valley I need it now my dog has been attacked I am begging for help right now they need to take care credit I'm driving with no where to go and can't find a place that's openDebra K. replied:Animal Hospital 1423 South Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85206 (480) 924-1123
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October 29, 2014
Jamie M. asked:Please help! My friends dog is very sick...Thinking it might be parvo...Does anyone know of an emergency animal clinic or someone that can help. Any vets out there that take payment plans?Lacy B. replied:There's an emergency clinic on higley ... 480 924 1123. But now that's its day time you can go to any open vet
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November 27, 2016
Melissa W. asked:Help - Need a referral for emergency vet. Dog drank oil from turkey fryer. Won't stop puking.Jen L. replied:http://1 stpetvet.com/
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September 11, 2016
Jessica F. asked:Anyone recognize this boy? He's been hanging around our front yard for the past couple hours. He is vision impaired and has ticks along with a few wounds. He has no collar or tags and I fear he was dumped. I've trying to keep him near but I can't hold him. Does anyone know any senior rescues that can take him? I don't want him to get hit. 79th Ave & Indian SchoolJen L. replied:Please take him to any 1 st pet clinic. they check for chip and keep overnight. http://www.1 stpetvet.com/
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