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Compassionate Veterinary Care in Tucson
At Cimarron Animal Hospital, we enhance the lives of pets and their people by delivering the highest-quality medical care with gentle hands and kind hearts. Our mission focuses on providing exceptional personal service rooted in sincerity and integrity. We prioritize Fear Free experiences, comprehensive exams for every patient, and up-to-date medical strategies for wellness and disease treatment. Our team offers the safest general practice surgery and tailors treatment options to each family's needs. With a commitment to triaging urgent care patients within 15 minutes, we combine compassionate care with preventative medicine expertise.Our veterinarians and support staff bring decades of combined experience in traditional and integrative medicine, including specialized training in feline care, acupuncture, and wildlife conservation. Located in Tucson, AZ, we serve pets through all life stages with personalized wellness plans, advanced diagnostics, and dental care. Our hospital maintains certifications in Fear Free practices and cat-friendly care while offering services for exotic pets. We emphasize client education, transparent communication, and creating inclusive spaces for all pet owners.
Services
Pet Wellness Care
Pet Dentistry
Digital Dental X-Rays
Digital Body X-Rays
Urgent Pet Care
Pet Surgery
Cold Laser Therapy
Cat Friendly Practice
Exotic Pet Care
Wellness Plans
Highlights and features
- We offer Fear Free certified handling techniques for anxious pets
- Our team provides comprehensive exams for every patient visit
- We implement advanced dental care with digital imaging technology
- Our urgent care patients receive triage within 15 minutes
- We combine traditional and integrative medicine approaches
What people say
Friendly and helpful staff
Knowledgeable doctors
Reasonable prices
Excellent care
Compassionate and caring
Services
Pet Wellness Care
Our comprehensive wellness exams evaluate pets' overall health through physical assessments, vaccinations, and preventive care strategies. We check vital systems including heart, lungs, eyes, ears, and dental health while providing nutritional counseling and parasite prevention. These regular check-ups help detect potential issues early, ensuring pets maintain optimal health throughout their lives.
Pet Dentistry
Advanced dental services include ultrasonic scaling, digital X-rays, and periodontal treatments to maintain oral health. Our team addresses gingivitis, tooth extractions, and oral infections while providing home care education. Regular dental cleanings prevent systemic diseases that can affect pets' heart, kidneys, and liver, ensuring overall better health outcomes.
Digital Dental X-Rays
Digital dental radiography allows precise diagnosis of below-gumline issues like root infections and bone loss. This technology enables early intervention for painful conditions such as resorptive lesions in cats. The detailed imaging guides treatment decisions while minimizing radiation exposure compared to traditional X-ray methods.
Urgent Pet Care
We provide prompt triage for urgent medical needs with evaluation within 15 minutes of arrival. Our team handles trauma cases, acute illnesses, and painful conditions requiring immediate attention. This service ensures timely intervention for critical health issues while maintaining regular operating hours for non-emergency cases.
Pet Surgery
Our surgical services include spays/neuters, dental procedures, and soft tissue operations performed with advanced monitoring equipment. Pre-surgical testing ensures patient safety while post-operative care includes pain management and recovery support. The surgical team follows strict protocols to minimize risks and optimize outcomes for each procedure.
People
Dr. Debra Bohnke
Medical Director
Graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 with veterinary degree. Holds Fear Free certification and cat-friendly practice accreditation. Over 30 years experience in general practice, dentistry, and surgery. Member of multiple veterinary associations including American Animal Hospital Association.
Dr. Lauren Burrow
Veterinarian
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University. Specializes in wildlife care with experience in wild horse vaccination programs and African conservation efforts. Certified in Fear Free handling techniques. Advocate for year-round pet disease prevention.
Dr. Elisa Marusich
Veterinarian
Arizona native with 15+ years in Tucson veterinary practice. Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist from Chi Institute. Special interests in companion animal behavior and integrative medicine. Graduated cum laude from St. George's University with veterinary degree.
Dr. Rory Keefer
Veterinarian
University of Pennsylvania veterinary graduate with advanced dental surgery training. Specializes in dental radiography and extractions. Focuses on client education about pet nutrition and disease management. Holds interest in reptile care and sanctuary development.
Leeanne Salois
Hospital Manager
Certified Veterinary Technician with Pima Medical Institute degree. Hospital manager since 2008 with expertise in patient management and behavioral issues. Professional dog trainer background. Specializes in client communication and team leadership while maintaining clinical excellence standards.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, dentistry with digital imaging, urgent care triage, surgical procedures, and Fear Free handling for pets of all life stages.
Do you accept emergency cases?
Yes, we offer urgent care services with triage evaluation within 15 minutes of arrival during regular business hours.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans for wellness packages with 25% down and monthly installments. Specific payment methods accepted can be confirmed at booking.
Are you equipped for exotic pet care?
Yes, we treat rabbits, rodents, hedgehogs, ferrets, and reptiles with specialized care protocols tailored to these unique species.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Our dental services include comprehensive exams, cleanings, digital X-rays, and surgical extractions using advanced monitoring equipment.
What makes your practice different?
We combine Fear Free certified handling, cat-friendly practices, integrative medicine options, and personalized wellness plans for comprehensive pet healthcare.
Reviews (6)
Debra Garza
Jun 24, 2022
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Our bunnies and guinea pigs have always been safe and happy at Cimarron Animal Hospital. The staff is friendly and they know how to handle little critters in a caring way. We are very happy with the services they provide.
Richard Harris
Jun 11, 2022
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AMAZING GROUP OF PEOPLE, CARING AND CONSIDERATE OF BOTH ME AND MY PET DOG BARKLEY. THANKS EVERYBODY FOR GETTING US THROUGH HIS SURGERY AND BACK ON HIS FEET. I'M A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE.
Heidi Helvie
May 20, 2022
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You guys are the best you were very understanding to how upset I was about my Polar Bear. Thank you so very much for putting my mind at ease.
Kristy L.
May 16, 2022
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After calling 5 different numbers for other veterinarian offices, they answered. They were about $150.00 more expensive than my regular vet office, but they actually answer their phones and got us in to see my cat in a reasonable time frame. Nice people, good doctors, just a bit more expensive than what I'm used to.
Kate Decker
May 13, 2022
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We were looking for a new vet, and after adopting and older dog from PACC, we decided to go to Cimarron for a wellness check. Our new dog was so terrified, and the techs and Dr were so great with him. I am going to transfer my other dog's here for care and wellness. Thank you so much for what you do!
Patti Nelson
Apr 12, 2022
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We have had a lot of Veterinarians over the years, however none have been as caring and trustworthy like Cimarron Animal Hospital, Dr. Bonke and her wonderful caring staff. They have a new Veterinarian Vala (our dog) and myself got to meet and she is also great with the animals. Trust me, you can't go wrong with Cimarron Animal Hospital for great care of your four legged family member.
