Dr. Thurman is an excellent veterinarian who will be straight forward with you about your pet and their needs. Her prices are very reasonable and she truly cares about your pet and their well being. She remembers the details about your pets case and that’s what keeps me coming back! Read Less

I LOVE DR THURMAN!!! She's been treating my cats for years, and I continue to come here even though I live across town. The staff is always very nice, and they really want to help your fur babies. Dr Thurman has always been very nice and really loves your animals. They always give you a quote, and have even started doing some of the bloodwork in their office, rather than sending it out. Read Less

Used to enjoy going with our pets.. not anymore.. the staff has changed ever since Dr. Samantha Thurman left.. it was great all the way around but now it is not the same.. Prices are unbelievably higher too! Now going to Alta Vista Animal Hospital.. prices are much better and so is the Staff!! Read Less

Dr. Thurman has the heart and passion for our furry family members. She has a warmth for us two legged folks that gives us hope, helps us in extremely tough decisions. We loved our Brodie deeply. Brodie traveled the world with us so Dr. Thurman saw Brodie for health certificates many times a year. She noticed Brodie's eyes having more junk than she felt was normal....off to a specialist that saved Brodie's eyes. Dr Thurman heard about kayaking in Alaska brodie right there in his drysuit loving the rapids. She saw how sad we all were coming back from six months of high adventure traveling. After all these adventures Brodie had lived better than many dogs but he was such a trooper hanging for us. At our request Dr. Thurman called after patients were gone to coach us with facts, love and tenderness and answered some our questions four different times. Not one time did the fear and guilt i felt get approved by Dr. Thurman. She explored our deep love and what we would feel when we let Brodie be at peace, after 18 years of adrenaline memories he urned for a break. She was there with us every question tear doubt and in that moment. We needed Dr. Thurman but Brodie needed her more and she was always put him first! Thank you Dr. Thurman Fast foward a year and we have introduced Dr. Thurman to our two new adventure seeking pups. We have and will continue to trust our awesome Dr Thurman with Melo and Abby for all their adventures in their lives. Go Dr. Thurman!!! We love you and your new staffRead Less

Where do i start....this place is so awesum! The ppl who work there r so great they HONESTLY care about ur pet 1st an ur $ last. Erik who works there is unbelievable-really cares about helpin ur pet an makin them feel safe while their there. He also explains wat hes guna do an y he has 2 do it-we love him. Bcuz of Desert Sages vet an staff our puppy is surviving Parvo. We cnt thank them enuff an if u hav a sick pet an wnt 2 no where da best place 2 tak them is-go 2 Desert Sage they hav da best Vet an an best prices an truely wana help ur pet! Read Less

Things have definitely changed in the last year or two.  Firstly, all of their staff have left for other jobs and the new people they hired have no people or animal skills.  Secondly,  Dr. Thurman leaving, temporarily, has made a bad situation worse.  Yesterday was my first time there since the temporary vet took over.  My dog needs surgery to remove a lump they found in her chest yesterday.  Unfortunately money is tight and just not there for the surgery at this time.  I was told by the vet to sell more houses.   It breaks my heart I can't afford the surgery right now, but the insensitivity of the vet was a complete shock to me.  One visit with the temporary vet has ended years of loyalty to Dr. Thurman. Read Less

Today I had an appt for a general check up for my newly adopted pet. I've been petless for 8 years and was super happy to be able to find the vet who I used back then. I have to say. I've never had a better experience with a vet office. Everyone clearly loves animals and their jobs. I give them the highest recommendation. Read Less

Dr. Thurman is by far one of the best veterinarians in the Valley. She is experienced and knowledgeable and is always willing to explain the science behind her diagnosis and the range of options in treatment. So important to our family is the fact that Dr. Thurman is also compassionate and caring. Read Less

I would never take my loves to anyone else. Dr Thurman and her staff are simply amazing. They are all truly in it for the love of the animals. Whether it's one of my animals or a stray that I have found on the street (and there have been many lol) they always go way above and beyond to help and do what is best for everyone involved. Thank you all so very much! Read Less

Dr Thurman has won my heart with her emazing treatment of my babies and more importantly her humanity and compassion towards the owners as well. The staff is excellent and totally reflective of the leadership. I couldnt imagine trusting my babies with anyone else. Read Less

We have been seeing Dr. Thurman for about 8 years now for all our pets. She is the most amazing vet and all of her staff are incredibly sweet and helpful. They've helped us with everything from routine visits, to puppy packages to even having to put down a pet recently. They handle EVERYTHING with the most amazing respect and professionalism. No matter where we move to in the valley I will always take my furry loved ones to Desert Sage and Dr. Thurman. Read Less

I am from out of town but spend a lot of my time in the Phoenix area for work.  My boyfriend and I recently adopted a dog that will be our 'travel buddy'.  I made an appointment here with recommendation from a friend to have her spay sutures removed and kennel cough checked out.It is very hard now days to find a caregiver for your pet/family/kids that are time efficient, professional, friendly, and caring.  I would say Dr. Thurman and her staff all gave off that vibe.  The nice and knowledgeable male vet tech was very gentle with my lil' lady and Dr. Thurman spent time with me answering all of my questions and was sweet with the pup as well.  I feel like the cost was what you would expect for quality care (maybe even a bit less).  My only complaint??  That I can't take these guys with me wherever I travel!  If you are looking for a great small practice with staff that cares, this is your spot! Read Less

Dr. Thurman and the staff at Desert Sage Veterinary Clinic are incredible! I was very impressed with kind and gentle they were with my chihuahua. They always took a lot of time to help me with any questions or concerns I had, and they never tried to talk me into unnecessary tests or procedures. Their kindness and compassion continued even after the end of my dog's life; I received a sympathy card that had handwritten messages from each of the staff members, followed a day later by a card letting me know that a donation had been made to the Pet Memorial program at the Phoenix Zoo in remembrance of my pet. Those two acts of kindness really touched my heart and helped me through a very difficult time. I'd searched for an excellent vet for a very long time, and I finally found one. I've been telling everyone I know about this wonderful veterinary clinic. Read Less

Dr. Thurman and the entire staff at Desert Sage are just wonderful.  My first experience with this clinic was in 2011 when I accompanied my then-boyfriend on a visit for his (our) dog Roxxy.  We didn't spend a long time there, so I was astounded when, a year later, I returned with Bryan, now my husband, and Dr. Thurman remembered me!  Her good memory has nothing to do with her skill as a veterinarian, but it certainly made me feel as though she really cared about her clients and tried hard to make everyone feel welcome and important.I have since been back many times with each of our four pets.  During each visit, Dr. Thurman is friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, and really great with our pets.  She also remembers details from previous visits and follows up without prompting.  It's really great to feel confident about the care provided to our pets.All of the techs are just great with the animals (and with nervous pet-parents) and the front office staff is always courteous and efficient.  All of our pets (read: the cats) don't appreciate going to the vet, but we actually look forward to going since we're always treated so well.  While it's not the main reason we take our pets to Desert Sage, we are glad that their prices are far cheaper than other clinics (and Petsmart), and we appreciate that we're never bullied into getting services we don't absolutely need.Thanks, Dr. Thurman & staff for taking care of us and our pets!  :) Read Less

Hi Dr. Thurman, Tippy the pugwawa here. thankyou so very much for always taking such good care of my brothers and sisters, Daisy, karley, Lil Ricki and simba and me. It means the world to mommy that you are so kind to us and keeping us well because we are the world to her. We love all of your staff too because they always get excited to see everyone and they are so nice. See you soon. Read Less

Dr. Samantha Thurman is the cornerstone of this place. I first met her over ten years ago at another practice, with another pet and unbelievably, when I brought my ailing chow chow in, she remembered me. That might not sound impressive, but honestly, I didn't remember her and if you compare the ratio of vets that I have dealt with to the number of clients she has over the years and you start to figure out at that her attention to detail is amazing. The office is housed in a converted home, which honestly is one of the only downsides to visiting this practice because it results in an odd parking situation. But really that is quite minor. The office doesn't have that "I'm in a vet's office" smell (hugs thumbs up) and is always clean. The staff is very nice and you actually believe they care about your pet. They have this really cool service where they take a picture of your four-footed baby and provide you with an ID card for each one that contains all the critical information you might need (age, vaccination history, weight, etc). The card is unbelievably helpful if you ever have to fill out one of those tomes at another office, because all the information is right there in your wallet. The service is free and they will provide you with your ID card on your first vaccination visit. If they don't, ask and they will do one up for you. The things that make this practice stand out to me (in no particular order): *Dr. Thurman herself. She is amazingly attentive each and every time I am there. She always asks about my other pets after she has completed her work up on the patient of the day. She NEVER makes me feel rushed or hesitates to respond to any of my neurotic pet-mom questions. She has an amazing circle of colleagues and has been able to put me in contact with leading specialists for my one little girl. *There is always a vet-tech present during the exam. This may not sound like a lot, but I am always nervous about holding someone still or how they will behave during an exam and with the tech providing this support instead of myself, my pet is not picking up on my bad mojo. *I don't feel overly pressured in to services. Don't get me wrong, she is incredibly thorough, but she doesn't make me feel like a loser when I opt-out of electives. She is also very good about providing all the information, in terms that I understand, so I can make an informed decision. *Individualized treatment and care for special needs. I have one pet with some rather obvious social anxiety issues and Dr. Thurman offered up several options to help minimize the stress of his visits. I've grown used to his quirks, but who does this?!! Overall - I am a huge fan of Dr. Thurman and Desert Sage. Prices are in line with what you would expect to pay for similar services and they have recently added one other veterinarian to the practice, but I haven't seen him, so I cannot comment on that. If I had any critique, it would be that it has more limited hours than I would prefer. This may change with the addition of the new Dr., but honestly the individualized care you receive is more in line with a boutique Clinique, so I can't complain and realistically, I have never had an issue with getting an appointment in a timely manner. If you are in the central valley and in need of a great practice, give Desert Sage a try. I'm quite sure you and your furry / feathered / scaled one will be very pleased. : ) Read Less

Staff can make or break it. Thurman is very professional and ""politically correct"" with clients. Unfortunately one of her staff techs just hasn't learned that skill. Receptionist is hard to read; don't know if she is nice or not...kinda ""out there"". Sometimes difficult to get her to loosen up. Hint: do not question anything and you will love this place. Unfortunately, there is a little bad habit of downtalking other vets which is not good AT ALL. Too much gossip and clichishness. Uncomfortable for me. Read Less

Dr. Thurman has been my Schnauzer's vet since she took over the practice from my previous vet. She is genuinely concerned for the well-being of our Schnauzer, Casey, and works with us for the best outcome for Casey. Dr. Thurman takes the time to actually listen to our concerns and does not make us feel like we're being rushed out the door only to take care of the next patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Thurman to any pet owner who wants the very best care for their pet. Read Less

I have been seeing Dr. Thurman for about 3yrs. with my basset hound and a great dane. She and her staff are very friendly and know my dogs by name when i call to male an appointment. They make the extra effort to accomadate any special needs you or your pet may have. I have a 20yr old cat who is an indoor cat and hasn't been to a vet in 19yrs,they made it very comfortable for her on her visit with very little stress. They are there to answer questions and concerns over the phone and the staff actually calls you back when you leave a message. I recommend Desert Sage to everyone i know. Thanks Dr. Thurman and Janet. Virgina & KC 10/2/08 I finally had to take my 22yr old cat in to be down. Dr. Thurman made me feel very at ease with my decision as hard as it was. She talked to keisha and us the whole time and that was nice. Thanks Again for your wonderful bed side manner and being so personable with us. You made me feel very comfortable in a sad situation. Virginia & Kc Read Less