| Recommended Ferret Veterinarians |
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The following is a list of Veterinarians throughout the Phoenix valley that treat ferrets. It's become quite apparent to us (and other ferret owners) that not all vets treat ferrets equally well. Although many claim they treat 'exotic' pets, many do not fully understand the unique medical issues and biology associated with members of the mustelid family. We've sorted this list by city and by those that come most highly recommended. There are also those that should be AVOIDED at all cost and they are also indicated. This rating system is our own opinion and is based on the numerous phone calls and e-mails we've received from other members of the ferret community and their experiences (good or bad) with these veterinarians and their clinics. If you feel strongly about your vet or their practices, we urge you to contact them and make your feelings known. Bear in mind that veterinarians are not perfect, but it's important you share with them your feelings about your visit be it negative OR positive. As a consumer you have the RIGHT to expect quality service that you feel comfortable with!
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| Phoenix/Glendale | Palm Glen Animal Hospital Please let them know that West Valley Wuzzles! referred you! |
7771 N. 43rd. Ave. | (602) 841-1200 | Dr. Wayne Svoboda Dr. Andrea Aamann Dr. Erica Wilson |
M-F 7:30am - 6pm Weds. Till 8pm Sat. 8am - 5pm |
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| Glendale | Arrow Animal Hospital | 5144 W. Thunderbird | (602) 938-2707 | Dr. Stuart Sherrell Dr. Paul Grych |
M-F 7am - 8pm S-S 8am - 8pm |
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| Glendale | Camelwest Animal Hospital | 5502 W. Camelback Ste.1 | (623) 934-1272 | Dr. Melissa Michels Dr. Heather Oyan Dr. Amrit Rai |
M-F 8am - 5pm Sat. 8am - 12pm |
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| Glendale | Acoma Animal Clinic | 6666 West Peoria Ave. | (623) 979-4646 |
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| Peoria | Westbrook Animal Hospital | 8996 W. Union Hills Dr. Ste.107 | (623) 825-9170 | Dr. Peggy Sorensen | M-F 7:30am - 7pm Sat. 8am - 3pm |
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| Peoria | Emergency Animal Clinic | 9875 W. Peoria | 623-974-1520 | Dr. Dougherty |
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| Phoenix | Emergency Animal Clinic | 2260 W. Glendale Ave. | (602) 995-3757 |
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| Phoenix | Union Hills Animal Clinic | 1933 W. Union Hills Dr. | (602) 863-6629 | Dr. Sharon Pollard |
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| Phoenix | Amherst Small Animal Clinic | 3502 W Greenway | (602)843-8387 | Dr. Rhonda Cutforth | M-F 7am - 7pm Sat. 8am - 3pm |
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| Phoenix | VETMED Mobile Ultrasound Service (Ultasound Expert) |
4015 E. Cactus | (602) 697-4694 | Dr. T. Arch Robertson | Works at Sonora |
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| Phoenix Mesa |
Camelback & Main Street Animal Hospital | 4730 E Indian School Suite 120 2205 East Main Street |
(602) 840 7221 (480) 964 9601 |
Dr. Sysel |
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| Phoenix | North Central Animal Hospital | 20 W. Dunlap | (602) 395-9773 | Dr. Hillary Frank | 7:30am - 6pm (Closed Weds & Thurs.) |
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| Phoenix | Shea Animal Hospital | 10801 N. 32nd St. | (602) 996-3540 | Dr. Rick Sampson Dr. Rita Roberts |
M-F 7:30am - 6pm Sat 8:30am - 12pm |
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| Phoenix | Deer Creek Animal Hospital | 20635 N. Cave Creek Rd. | (602) 404-0066 | Dr. Suzanne Higgins |
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| Phoenix | Bell Ridge Animal Hospital | 35th Ave. & Bell Rd. | (602) 938-1982 | Dr. Ruehs |
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| Phoenix | Lookout Mountain Veterinary Clinic | 15440 N. 7th St. | (602) 993-1660 | Dr. Edward Cohen |
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| Phoenix | Desert View Animal Hospital | 4126 E. Indian School | (602) 955-5500 | Dr. Marilyn Lieb |
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| Phoenix | All Creatures Animal Hospital | 4022 E. Greenway Rd | (602) 493-5090 | Dr. Irvine Ingram Dr. Debera Beller |
M-F 9am-6pm Sat 8am - 11:30am |
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| Phoenix | Arcadia Animal Clinic | 3941 E Meadowbrook | (602) 955-0410 | Dr. William O. Bracken |
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| Phoenix | Sugarloaf Animal Clinic Web Site: Click Here |
13801 N. Cave Creek Rd. | (602) 971-2720 | Dr. Michelle Porter | M-F 7am - 7pm Sat. 9am - 1pm |
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| Phoenix | Ingleside Animal Hospital | 5130 E Thomas Rd | (602) 840-3446 | Dr. Oyan |
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| Phoenix/Scottsdale Paradise Valley |
Aaron's Ark Mobile Veterinary Clinics | (480) 510-1000 | Dr. Gregg Townsley | M-F 7am - 7pm Sat 8am - 2pm |
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| Scottsdale | Family Pet Hospital | 814 N. Hayden Road | (480) 945-9466 | Dr. Jeannette Molina |
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| Scottsdale | P. V. Emergency Animal Clinic | 6969 E. Shea Blvd. Ste. 225 | (480) 991-1845 |
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| Scottsdale | Aloha Animal Hospital | 6730 E. McDowell | (480) 949-8362 | Dr. Tom Lincoln | No longer treating ferrets! |
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| Scottsdale | Deer Creek Animal Hospital | Dr. Higgins |
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| Buckeye | Buckeye Emergency Animal Clinic | 24090 W. Hwy 85 | Dr. Robert Doster |
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| Chandler | First Regional Animal Hospital | Warner & Alma School | Dr. Langhoffer |
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| Chandler | Ocotillo Animal Clinic | 2860 S Alma School Rd Ste 33 | (480) 899-7443 | Dr. Brazil |
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| Mesa/Tempe | Foothills Mobile Exotics | (480) 706-8478 | Dr. T. Driggers |
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| Mesa/Tempe | Acacia Cat Clinic | Broadway | Dr.
Nanette Westhoff Dr. Robert Bishop |
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| Tempe | Baseline Animal Clinic | 220 E Baseline Rd | (480) 839-2824 | Dr. Parva |
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| Tempe | Tempe Veterinary Hospital | 3400 S Mill Ave | (480) 966-0391 | Dr. Rick Wells |
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| Mesa | Tri-City East Veterinary Hospital | 4331 E Broadway | (480) 830-2873 | Dr. Cromer |
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| Mesa | Red Mountain Animal Hospital | 6025 E. McKellips Rd. #104 | (480) 985-7228 | Dr. Michael Kleban |
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| Mesa | Superstition Animal Hospital | 1155 S. Power Rd. #113 | (480) 396-4900 | Dr. Daniel Burke |
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| Mesa | Mesa Veterinary Hospital | 858 N. Country Club Dr | (480) 833-7330 | Dr. Funk |
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| Mesa | Mesa Animal Medical Hospital | 1901 E. Southern Ave. | (480) 892-7958 | Dr.
Saunders Dr. Jill Bronz |
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| Cave Creek | Dove Valley Animal Hospital | 4815 E. Carefree Hwy., Ste. 116 | (480) 595-5731 | Dr. Mike Kiedrowski | M-F 7:30am - 7pm Sat. 8am - 3pm |
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| Queen Creek | Queen Creek Veterinary Clinic | Dr. Eric Cohen |
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| Gilbert | Cornerstone Animal Hospital | 1663 E. Ray Rd. | (480) 857-9229 | Dr. David Burke |
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| Gold Canyon | Companion Pet Clinic | 5331 S. Superstition Mountain Dr. #C-102 | (480) 671-1403 | Dr. Jeremy Grossbard |
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| Goodyear | Goodyear Animal Clinic | 964 S. Litchfield Rd. | 932-1420 | Dr. Jones |
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| Tucson | Valley Animal Hospital | 4984 E. 22nd | (520) 748-0331 | Dr. Vagnetti |
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| Tucson | Strickland Animal Clinic | Tucson and Blacklidge | (520) 881-4797 | Dr. Strickland Dr. Lindes |
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| Yarnell | Muleshoe Animal Clinic | P.O. Box 693 | (928) 427-3855 | Dr. Kate McCullough |
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| Lakeside Show Low |
White Mountain Animal Hospital | 1939 West White Mountain Blvd | (928) 368-8425 | Dr. Ole Alcumbrac | 24hr. Emergency Available |
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| Prescott | Mile-Hi Animal Hospital | 1205 White Spar Rd | (928) 445-4581 | Dr. Brice Smith |
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| Surprise | All Star Animal Hospital | 16772 W. Bell Rd Suite 105 | (623) 546-0202 | Dr. Erikson |
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| San Diego | Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital | Dr. Janet Loken |
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| Lake Forest | Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | 21771 Lake Forest Drive Suite 111 | (949) 855-9744 | Dr. Scott Weldy |
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| Midvale | Bird & Exotic Pet | 1050 E Fort Union Blvd. | (801) 565-1263 | Dr. Orr |
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| West Jordan | Amor Animal Hospital | 8576 S Redwood Rd. | (801) 561-9595 | Dr. Cory Nebeker | M,W,F 8:30am - 6pm T,H 8:30am - 7pm Sat. 9am - 5pm |
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| West Jordan | Animal Crackers Vet Hospital | 7540 S Redwood Rd. | (801) 561-9271 |
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E-mails and Comments |
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Dr. Wayne Svoboda - Palm Glen Animal Hospital Sent: Thursday, November 06,
2003 8:53 PM
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Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:42 AM
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Dr. Erica Wilson - Palm Glen Animal Hospital Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005
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Dr. Jeremy Grossbard - Companion Pet Clinic Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003
8:37 PM While we are discussing the topic of veterinarians . . . I unfortunately came home last night to find my three year old female ferret with enlarged lymph nodes in her neck and under her arms. I did not have any luck with the emergency facilities in our area . . .none had exotic vets on duty. Luckily my girl is tough and stuck it out through the night. This morning I made an appointment with Dr. Jeremy Grossbard at Companion Pet Clinic (who is on your site and who I used to neuter my two boy ferrets). Anyway, I wanted you to add another plus for him because he is caring, patient, compassionate . . .and is a darn good vet. My girl had a biopsy this afternoon and seems to be doing well. Dr. Grossbard's professionalism and sincerity helped me to make it through the day. Please let everyone know!
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Dr. Funk - Mesa Veterinary Hospital Sent:
Tuesday, June 17, 2003 9:43 PM We were recommended to Dr. Funk for our ferret who had ECE, (we did not check your website at the time!) and they were horrible. The technician's and even Dr. Funk were rude and didn't really seem to care about our concerns and questions. I just wanted to add my recommendations.
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 7:27 AM Please for the love of God do NOT let anyone take their ferret to see Dr. Funk at Mesa Veterinarian hospital. We lost our little gift from God "Baby" there in just one day. I have since learned that it appeared to be a bout of ECE but they didn't even mention this and I didn't even know what it was until after her death. They actually brought out our little Ferret dead to us (they thought she was still alive)!!!!!!! These people are complete idiots! Please stay away!!!!!!!!!!
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Dr. Parva - Baseline Animal Clinic Sent:
Tuesday, June 17, 2003 9:43 PM Also, our ferret vet is Dr. Parva at Baseline Animal Hospital on Baseline Rd in Tempe, AZ. My wife and I have been using her for 4 years for our four ferrets, and she is wonderful! I would recommend her to everyone! Sorry I do not have the actual address or phone with me. Please add her to your list.
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Dr. Westhoff, Dr. Bishop - Acacia Cat Clinic Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 1:32
PM I thought I'd get you a little more info on the Acacia Cat Clinic. They have 2 vets who will examine ferrets. Dr. Westhoff will be doing Mina's spay and gave her her second distemper. We saw Dr. Robert Bishop, who seemed very knowledgeable about ferrets. He didn't even need to scruff Mina to examine or give her her shot. Both vets are very willing to answer questions and the clinic's hours are very compatible with work schedules (they're open 7:30am to 6:00pm Mon-Fri and have some Saturday hours.) Also, they gave me a $10 off coupon for her next visit after our initial visit. Overall, a very good experience.
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 1:53
PM I'd like to add a good word for these two Vets at Acacia. I have enjoyed good ferret care from both of them. They are very knowledgeable about ferrets, they call my Lupron in to a pharmacy that mails it directly to me to help save me money on the injections, they have a great manner with the ferrets as well and we've always been happy with their care. Thanks!
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Dr. Saunders/Dr. Jill Bronz - Mesa Animal Medical Hospital Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 9:14 PM These people were great!!! Dr. Saunders was very knowledgeable. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend this place.
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Dr. Molina - Family Pet Hospital Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 1:59 PM
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Dr. Driggers - Foothills Mobile Exotics Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 5:44
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Dr. Vagnetti - Valley Animal Clinic Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 1:11 PM |
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Dr. Strickland & Dr. Lindes - Strickland Animal Clinic Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 1:11 PM |
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Dr. Langhoffer - First Regional Animal Hospital Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 2:18 PM
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Dr. Eric Cohen - Queen Creek Veterinary Clinic Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 3:52 PM |
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Dr. Higgins - Deer Creek Animal Hospital Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:36 PM |
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Dr. Oyan - Ingleside Animal Hospital Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 8:18 PM |
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Dr. Brice Smith - Mile-Hi Animal Hospital Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 3:04 PM |
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Dr. Brazil - Ocotillo Animal Clinic Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 8:48 PM |
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Dr. Pollard - Union Hills Animal Hospital Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 11:30 AM |
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Dr. Doster - Buckeye Emergency Animal Clinic Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 4:32 AM |
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Dr. Dougherty - Emergency Animal Clinic (Peoria) Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 2:02 AM |
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Dr. Weldy - Emergency Animal & Bird Hospital Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 12:46 PM |
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Dr. Rick Wells - Tempe Veterinary Hospital Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:15 PM
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Dr. Ruehs - Bell Ridge Animal Hospital Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:54 PM
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Dr. Burke - Cornerstone Animal Hospital Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:41 AM |
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