Tucson Veterinary Specialists

Tucson Veterinary Specialists (TVS) offers state-of-the-art specialty care, advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. TVS is the only veterinary practice in Tucson exclusively dedicated to specialty veterinary care. Our highly-trained specialists and staff have a genuine interest in the well-being of your pet. Please contact us or your family veterinarian to discuss how TVS can serve your pet’s needs.

Emergency? TVS is here for you. We provide emergency neurology services upon veterinary referral. Please have your veterinarian contact us.

Our Services

Veterinary Specialties

Neurology

We treat neurologic disorders like seizures, spinal cord injures, intervertebral disc disease, neuromuscular dysfunction, brain disorders, fractures of the spine, minimally invasive surgeries and more.

Featuring Arizona’s only 3D camera-assisted surgical unit for minimally invasive and open surgeries.

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Radiology

Equipped with the latest high resolution MRI (high-field 1.5T), computed tomography (CT scans) and intraoperative imaging (C-arm).

Outpatient ultrasound and CT examinations.

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Valley Fever Center of Excellence

Valley Fever in dogs and cats is a fungal infection common in the Southwest. We offer treatment consultations for challenging infections by clinicians performing active research in Valley Fever. Please contact us if your pet is experiencing difficulty recovering from a Valley fever infection.

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Cardiology

Cardiology consultations, echocardiography, electrocardiography used to treat acquired and congenital heart disease.

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Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine consultations to address endocrine, gastrointestinal, infectious diseases and organ dysfunction.

Large Animal Neurology

Equine and Large Animal Neurology consultations available upon veterinarian request.

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About Tucson Veterinary Specialists

We are locally owned by veterinarians who truly care about our community. Our Veterinary Specialists commit to providing the best specialty care possible. One of the ways we do this is through regularly attending and presenting at education events. We also support clinical research through university collaborations.

Tucson Veterinary Specialists is here for your specialty care needs. Please contact us Monday through Friday for consultations and emergencies. We are available for after-hours and weekend emergencies through veterinarian referral. Referral from your family veterinarian is always preferred. That makes it easier to obtain medical records and important health information.

Our Specialists

Cody Alcott, DVM
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Neurology and Large Animal Medicine

Casey Birkel, DVM
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Neurology

Bunita Eichelberger, DVM, MS
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists

Robert Sanders, DVM
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Cardiology

Brisa Hsieh, DVM
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Valley Fever Clinicians

Lisa Shubitz, DVM

Christine Butkiewicz, DVM, MPH, MLIS