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University Veterinary Center

4.9 (432 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

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I made it to 20 with great vet and home care.
Anne C.

Reassuring experience in the sad time of having to put our over 20 years old kitty with kidney disease to sleep. I'd say with the excellent vet care and advice for home care she got an extra 5 years. Everyone on staff and Dr. Ash have the same caring attitude.

Dr. Ash's Number One Fan.
DL B.

I've been a dog owner all my life and have noticed a consistent decline in veterinary services that included constant misdiagnoses of my dogs' issues. As a result, I kept switching providers in search of someone who did not get their medical degree from Phoenix University. I am so glad I didn't just settle for the inadequate care that is generally provided by veternarians and was able to be added to Dr. Ash's client list. Dr. Ash is not only personable and extremely knowledgeable, but when speaking with him, I really feel like he cares and is honest. With past veterinarians, no matter how minor the issue was for my visit, I always felt like I was in a high-pressure sales situation where the outcome would be death to my pet if I wasn't willing to spend hundreds, if not thousands, on testing and medication that turned out to be unnecessary for my dogs, except when it actually needed. I recently visited Dr. Ash again because my dog had the most violent, nasal burning diarrhea, and even though he was fully booked, he let me come in as an emergency drop-in. After providing medicine that completely resolved my dog's issue and saved my rugs from further destruction, Dr. Ash called me at 8 PM to provide the results of my dog's fecal test. He could have had someone on his staff call me the next day, but that's the kind of vet he is--he works late so that his patients don't have to wait for test results. I honestly cannot say enough great things about Dr. Ash and how grateful I am to have him as my vet. Honestly, if he treated people, he'd be my primary doctor.

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Nick R.

A couple years later, I still have had wonderful interactions with the staff here. Huge shoutout to Dr. Ash! He's super professional, gives updates on calls, and is very personalized with advice. My second cat goes here too now and has got taken care of with amazing care.

Mozart here for his annual wellness visit
Mark T.

Dr Ash is one of the most patient, caring, thorough veterinarians, I've ever experienced I've had what I thought were great vets until I experienced Dr Ash's visit The customer service is always consistently superb My dogs never have a problem coming to the vet, they all treat Mozart and Stanley very well! I cannot say enough of how great this practice is.

Nicollette V.

It's time I update this review. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my animals. After 7 years of seeing Dr. Ash, he has gone from caring for my then only dog to 4 dogs and 6 cats. He helped me care for my aged and dying cat with the most compassion and dedication. His whole teams works tirelessly and really truly cares about our animals. Ours unfortunately have had a lot of health issues and Dr. Ash is always so educated and educates us. I'm forever grateful for the whole team at University Veterinary Center, but specifically Dr. Ash. I always half joke that if we ever move, I'll just travel to him for all of our veterinary care no matter how far. Thank you University Vet for always taking such great care of our babies!

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Leslie M.

Had a great visit with Dr. Sundby. My cat needed a rabies vaccine and a general wellness check-up. Dr. Sundby made my cat feel so comfortable even though he hates going to the vet.

Dr. Ash drawing blood for a senior panel blood work for Kenai.
Faith T.

The bad reviews that UVC gets doesn't even make any sense. First of, if you've never been seen and you're complaining about them being at full capacity, don't leave a bad review go find another reputable vet and move on. This place is the only place that I truly trust with my pets. Dr. Ash and Dr. Hernandez have always gone above and beyond for all of my pets. And I can truly say that because I've been going to this clinic for YEARS. They truly are on top of their vet care game and they will do anything and everything to make sure your pets are taken care of efficiently. They also take their time explaining everything to the most tedious details so nothing is ever up in the air or confusing for you when it comes to your pets care plan. The techs are amazing too, they handle my shepherd really well even though he's very anxious and over protective of us, they take their time and make sure he doesn't feel extra stressed and I really appreciate that as a pet owner. So yes they maybe at full capacity but now that they have Dr. Rodriguez they'll probably have more openings soon. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a primary vet team. Their whole team is truly second to none.

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Sarah O.

Took my foster dog here via rescue group's choice of vet, and wow, I might switch to this vet for my dogs (not foster dogs, but my actual family dogs). I was so thoroughly impressed with Dr. Hernandez. She was so detailed and answered EVERYTHING before I could even ask in a very comforting and well mannered way (not rushed at all). I've had my fair share of vets, and I like this place so far. Everyone was so kind (not just the vets). They had staff ask me if I was helped, kept me updated on what was going on as I waited, and asked me if I had any questions throughout the entire process. I'm so impressed.

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Ask the Community - University Veterinary Center

What is the type of pet insurance accepted?

They don't process insurance rather you submit claims on your own to whatever pet insurance you prefer.

Can I be inside with my dog during her consultation?

Yes. They allow you in the exam room with your pup. Masks are required.

Does anyone happen to know how much roughly is TPLO surgery? I called and they said they won't give estimates over the phone. I live a bit far away and would appreciate a rough range before driving there with my pup. Thank you so much!

I would drive out and have your pet examined. You will never regret the consultation after meeting the staff and the doctors, compared to going somewhere less expensive or closer and not being happy. UVC is worth it.

Hello, how much does the dog consultation cost?

I believe I was charged $40/$5 but not certain. Whatever it was, it's well worth it, by far the best Vet! I am very picky and checked out about 8-10 vets before finally finding UVC. I drive 20 miles from Downey just to take my pups here.

Is dog teeth cleaning anesthesia-free here?

I don't believe so but you shouldn't want anesthesia-free dental cleanings anyways. They need to put your pup to sleep in order to do it properly. No dog is going to sit there and comply while they try to get all the gunk out.

We are planning to go on vaca and have our little baby pup go to the boarding care. It will be for two weeks. Is the payment all up front or can we do installment payments?

I can't speak for Dr. Ash but what I can tell you is there's no better vet or nicer, classier guy than Dr. Ash and I would call and ask, explain any concerns(financial or otherwise) you have.… 

What food does he recommended?

I believe ( not sure ) royal canine . However , don't count me on it . I would call and ask them . But again , it depends on your dogs specific allergies and whatever may be going on with them.

How much does a dental exam with anesthesia cost on average? How much if extractions needed? My prior vet charged over $1000 just for the anesthesia and exam. Current vet charges $200. That's a huge spread and I'd like to know where this clinic falls

Hi! Unfortunately I don't know the exact price but if you call the office the staff is super helpful and will give you a quote. I've been seeing vets for 35 years and finding Dr Ash has changed my life. In fact I drive over an hour to see him and… 

What's the average Cost for Dog Neuter under 25 Pounds?

I am sorry I can't tell you an exact answer for that question, you should call the office. I will tell you that the prices at University Veterinary Center are fair and the care is EXCELLENT. If your only criteria is cost, you might do better but if… 

Does this clinic give bravecto and interceptor plus for flea and tick and heart worm prevention? Recently moved to here and the vet I tried has neither and that is what I'm comfortable with because my pup already is on it.

I'm not sure about Bravecto, but I do know that the Dr. encourages the edible versions of flea and tick prevention. I am actually planning to call him up regarding getting started on that for my dog. They should be able to answer your question by… 

Hi there was wondering how much u charge for a well check up on our brand new 8week pug puppy?

$45 for office visit. No promotions for first time patients and yelp promo has ended. :(

Are walk ins welcome?

I would call they are busy but they do the best at getting you in as quickly as possible.

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“Ash, Raquel, Andrea, and the entire team for the exceptional care you've given my furry family over the years.”

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1 STAR PLEASE DO NOT…read moreWASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. We brought all three of our cats to this clinic specifically for flea treatment. We were told that the treatment had been done successfully and that the fleas had been removed. Unfortunately, that was absolutely not our experience. Shortly after leaving the clinic, our cats had fleas again. We trusted that the treatment we paid for had actually taken care of the problem, so it was extremely frustrating and upsetting to see the fleas return almost immediately. What bothers me most is that we paid for a service because we trusted the professionals to properly treat our pets, and we did not feel that we received the results we were promised. With three cats involved, this was not a small inconvenience -- it cost us money, time, and unnecessary stress. I strongly recommend doing your research before bringing your pets here. Based on our experience, I would NOT return and I would not recommend this clinic to other pet owners. Please be very careful before spending your money here.

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