Your Pet Care Questions, Answered

We've been caring for dogs and cats in Douglas, AZ, since 1986, which means High Desert Veterinary Service brings over 40 years of hands-on experience to every appointment. We're a family-owned practice, and we've built our reputation one patient at a time right here in the community where we live and work.

We offer annual wellness exams, vaccinations, ophthalmology, cryotherapy, dermatology, and snake bite treatment for dogs and cats. Our services cover both routine preventive care and specialty needs, so most of what your pet requires can be handled right here at our clinic on East 9th Street in Douglas.

We offer limited emergency service available 24/7. Our standard clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and we are closed on weekends. After-hours calls may reach voicemail, but we check messages promptly, so please call us at (520) 364-3268 and leave a detailed message if your situation is urgent.

We accept CareCredit, personal checks, cash, and major credit and debit cards. We want payment to be easy and stress-free so you can focus on your pet, not the checkout process. If you have questions about CareCredit financing before your visit, just give us a call and we'll walk you through it.

Yes, we welcome new patients. To schedule an appointment, call us at (520) 364-3268. We're located at 2555 E 9th St, Douglas, AZ 85607. When you call, we'll gather some basic information about your pet, discuss what you're coming in for, and find a time that works for your schedule.

USDA accreditation means our veterinarian is federally authorized to issue official health certificates for pets traveling domestically or internationally. If you need to travel with your dog or cat across state lines or abroad, we can handle the required documentation right here. High Desert Veterinary Service holds this credential, so you won't need a second vet visit.

After-hours calls may reach our voicemail. We check messages promptly on the next business day and will return your call as soon as we're back in the clinic. Patients with urgent needs should use our emergency line at (520) 364-3268 and leave a clear message so we can prioritize your callback.

Call us immediately at (520) 364-3268 and do not wait to see if symptoms develop. Rattlesnake bites in the Sonoran Desert are a genuine emergency, and every minute matters. We treat snake bites at High Desert Veterinary Service. Ask us about your rattlesnake vacciations for dogs.

Absolutely. We welcome patients from across Cochise County and the surrounding southern Arizona communities. Sierra Vista is about 45 minutes away, and Bisbee is roughly 25 minutes from our door at 2555 E 9th St in Douglas. Many of our regular clients make the drive because they value consistent, relationship-based care from a team that knows their pet.