Why 1st Pet

1st Pet Veterinary Centers has been serving pets and their people in the Greater Phoenix area since 1989.

We’re committed to leading the way in veterinary excellence, and we’re proud to be your community veterinarian.

Innovative. Trusted. The Gold Standard in Veterinary Care.

 Our team of board-certified veterinary specialists, technicians, and staff are dedicated to providing collaborative, compassionate care, whether your pet needs emergency veterinary care, primary care, or speciality services.

Your Go-To for Primary Care, Emergency Care & More

Trust 1st Pet for a wide range of veterinary care, including emergency services, urgent care, primary care, internal medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, as well as coordination for many other specialty services such as oncology, cardiology, radiology, and in-depth CT imaging – just to name a few! Our skilled veterinary team and state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals are dedicated to helping you find the care your pet needs

Innovative Treatment Options

We understand that when it comes to your pet’s treatment, you want the very best. 1stPet is proud to offer a variety of veterinary treatment options, including laparoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, CT imaging, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, high-flow oxygen therapy, ECG and more, plus referrals to our wide network of veterinary providers.

24/7 Intensive Care Unit

The 1st Pet Intensive Care Unit is staffed 24/7 by qualified, experienced veterinary professionals including our Board Certified critical care specialist, dedicated ER clinicians, and a highly trained medical team, so you can be confident your pet is in good hands.


Expert Surgical Staff

Our onsite surgical team performs a wide variety of minimally invasive surgical procedures every day with the latest surgical technology and techniques, including laparoscopic procedures, arthroscopic care, thoracoscopy, and cystoscopy. 

Onsite Laboratory
& Bloodbank

Our onsite laboratory and blood bank  help ensure that pets in the most critical conditions get the lifesaving care they need as quickly as possible. Our wonderful canine and feline blood donors – the Paws of Life Blood Donor Network – give the gift of life to critically sick or injured pets – and your pet can get involved too!

Certified Fear-Free Clinic

We understand that going to the vet can be a very stressful experience for you and your pet. As a certified fear-free provider, we strive to reduce stress and anxiety typically associated with vet visits, which makes the visit a safer and more pleasant experience for everyone. This includes using low-stress techniques, paying attention to each pet’s body language, and providing distractions and anxiety aids to help reduce fear and aggression.

Proudly Employee-Owned

1st Pet is 100%  employee-owned and proud to provide excellent career opportunities and exceptional veterinary care to the members of our community in Chandler, Phoenix, and Mesa. With more than 35 years of experience in emergency veterinary care, we’re the provider you can trust when every second counts.

Doctors & Staff

1st Pet Veterinary Centers has the most experienced team of veterinary professionals in the Phoenix metro area. The veterinary staff at each of our three locations is made up of a variety of specialists, therapists, and generalists to meet all of your veterinary needs under one roof.

Megan Begay

Yael Berko

Ryan Bunce

Aimee DeAnda

Amy Gassman

Daniel Guastella

Staci Hineman

April Hohnbaum

Jatin Jadhwani

Sery Johnson

Robin Kachka

David Kogan

Leading the Way in Veterinary Excellence Since 1989