A Special Thank You to Some of Phoenix’s Finest Veterinarians

If you are like me, you want to know you are doing the best to keep your pet happy and healthy. And when it’s a matter of life and death, you want to know that he or she is being treated by the most capable hands possible. I recently went through this with my cat, Mikey. When Mikey got sick, I enlisted some of the best veterinary services in the Phoenix Valley to care for him. The doctors discovered an advanced case of lymphoma from which he wouldn’t recover. Ultimately, we decided euthanasia was the most humane option.Though the decision was heartbreaking, I have no regrets about putting Mikey down. I know that I provided the best possible medical care for him; there simply wasn’t anything else we could do. I’m eternally grateful to each and every one of the doctors for their thoroughness, professionalism and compassion. I wanted to personally thank and endorse each and every one of them as they helped me to navigate this difficult time.Dr. Hereski and Dr. Glover - Horizon Animal HospitalDr. Hereski and Dr. Glover were always able to get me in the same day for bloodwork and radiographs when needed. Their staff was caring and attentive the whole way through the process with Mikey. I would come in to buy different foods for Mikey and give them an update. Everyone was rooting for him.Dr. Arch Robertson - VetMedDr. Robertson has been providing ultrasound for pets in the valley for years. I always felt confident taking Mikey to VetMed because I knew that Dr. Robertson not only had a lot of experience, but also that he stays up to date on the latest medicine. He is very thorough and will let you know everything that can possibly be done for your pet.Dr. Jonathan Grant- The Scaredy Cat HospitalWhen Mikey’s tests weren’t conclusive and he wasn’t responding to standard treatments, I wanted to go to someone who knew cats. Dr. Grant specializes in cat care. He thoroughly reviewed Mikey’s record, ran a few extra tests and told me about a new drug that was safer for cats with Mikey’s condition.When I had to leave town for a week, there was no doubt that the only place I wanted him was at Scaredy Cat Hospital in one of their cat condos, a small room with a cat tree just for him. I knew that he would get attention from the caring staff and if something went wrong, Dr. Grant would treat him.Dr. Ale Aguirre - Salt River Veterinary SpecialistI needed an ultrasound asap when Mikey wasn’t feeling well and Dr. Aguirre fit me in right away. He was the one who found Mikey’s tumor and was so sensitive when he told me. He was available to consult with any of the doctors moving forward.Dr. Linda Beaver - Arizona Veterinary SpecialistsDr. Beaver goes above and beyond in her patient care usually staying late checking in with her clients over the phone. I had left her message after I found out about the tumor and she called me that night and fit me in the next day. She took her time explaining all of our options. She was ready and willing to be as aggressive as I wanted to be and totally understanding when I felt it was time to stop.