Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital

LOOOOOOVE Dr. Lueth and staff. Have been going there for at least 10 years. Have heard people say they are “expensive”, but do you love your pets? Do you want the best for them? If not, go elsewhere and get off “cheap” when it comes to dollars, but when it comes to their health and well-being, to me, a few extra bucks is worth it, AND it’s not just that... going “cheap” like people often do, can end up costing MORE. Just like springing for a “cheap” hair stylist... I’ve done it... and regretted it. Basically - it’s about value. What’s important to you? Whether it’s hair or pet care, if you have a particular standard, then don’t settle for less. Read Less

Dr. Luth is highly professional, has the highest integrity and can quickly and clearly articulate any issues with you animals health. She is great at giving you the prognosis and all of your options. She does all of this without being aggressive or pushy towards one specific option. Read Less

My dogs are my children. This veterinary clinic is really fantastic. Being that I recently moved to AZ, they took the time to discuss the new dangers in AZ vs my old state. Primarily information on Valley Fever, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and to stay away from javelinas. I found this information really valuable. They also were sympathetic when I brought my dog in after a pitbull attack at a local dog park (the initial visit was at a ER Vet downtown but all follow ups were at this clinic). It's also nice how much more affordable vet care is down in AZ. I was used to paying $1,100 combined for both of my dogs to do their yearly visits. It's now about $300. But the quality of work is fantastic! Read Less

Great vet, always able to get my pets in. My beloved kitty had renal failure they kept him there and did everything for him. Also my sweet chihahua had regurgitation, they were so good with her and tried everything for her until she past away. They have a holistic vet there, the vet consults with her and has given us medication when the need arises. We drive from Vail! Read Less

I had an appointment set with Dr. Lueth today to see my dog who has been having GI issues for weeks. Since my large (95 lb) dog is scared that he€ll be hurt when he goes to the vet, he growls when there is any kind of exam or treatment being done. We have previously tried putting a muzzle on him with very bad results. He behaved frantically trying to get the muzzle off by clawing at it as if he were fighting for his life. He eventually got it off and crawled under a chair to avoid further attempts to put it on. He has vigorously resisted having it put on him again. Since that time I€ve had success just holding him from the side and controlling his head so that he can get shots or whatever. Although no actual exam was performed, they have MANY times charged me for an exam anyway. I fully expected that we would have to sedate him to get an adequate exam performed along with an x-ray today. This situation should have been well understood by Dr. Lueth as well as the techs, since we discussed this in my visit a little more than a week ago and because of previous office visits. He has been sedated at least once previously for this purpose. Today the tech returned with a muzzle and was handing it to me as if she was completely unaware and unconcerned about the difficulty I have had putting one on and the fact that even if I get it on he will fight it so vigorously that it€s unworkable. I reminded the tech of this and she returned saying that Dr. Lueth insists it be placed on him! The doctor never appeared to discuss this or inform me why she could not just sedate him and perform the exam and x-ray under sedation as expected. I was left with no choice, but to take my dog home and seek another vet who is more accommodating. I completely understand that the doctor and techs don€t want to risk a bite, but this was completely avoidable with the sedation. This was a traumatic experience for me because I was very anxious to get my beloved dog diagnosed and treated, instead I was essentially refused service unnecessarily. I suspect that they just wanted to get rid of us as it was after 5p on a Friday. Very, very poor service and the lack of care or concern for the animal was evident as it has been on many other occasions. If you wish to have your pet treated by caring communicative vet at a reasonable price, this one should be avoided! Read Less

I had an appointment set with Dr. Lueth today to see my dog who has been having GI issues for weeks. Since my large (95 lb) dog is scared that he'll be hurt when he goes to the vet, he sometimes growls when there is any kind of exam or treatment being done. We have previously tried putting a muzzle on him with very bad results. He frantically tried to get the muzzle off by clawing at it vigorously as if he were fighting for his life. He eventually got it off and crawled under a chair to avoid further attempts to put it on. He has strenuously resisted having it put on him again. Since that time I've had success just holding him from the side and controlling his head so that he can get shots or whatever. Although no actual exam was performed, they have MANY times charged me for an exam anyway.  I fully expected that we would have to sedate him to get an adequate exam performed along with an x-ray today. This situation should have been well understood by Dr. Lueth as well as the techs, since we discussed this in my visit a little more than a week ago and because of previous office visits. He has been sedated at least once previously for this purpose.  Today the tech returned with a muzzle and was handing it to me as if she was completely unaware and unconcerned about the difficulty I have had putting one on and the fact that even if I get it on he will fight it so vigorously that it's unworkable. I reminded the tech of this and she returned saying that Dr. Lueth insists it be placed on him! The doctor never appeared to discuss this or inform me why she could not just sedate him and perform the exam and x-ray under sedation as expected. I was left with no choice, but to take my dog home and seek another vet who is more accommodating.  I certainly understand that the doctor and techs don't want to risk a bite, but this was completely avoidable with the sedation. This was a traumatic experience for me because I was very anxious to get my beloved dog diagnosed and treated, instead I was essentially refused service unnecessarily. I suspect that they just wanted to get rid of us as it was after 5p on a Friday. Very, very poor service and the lack of care or concern for the animal was evident as it has been on many other occasions.  If you wish to have your pet treated by caring communicative vet at a reasonable price, this one should be avoided! Read Less

I have been taking my 12 year old Silky Terrier to this Pet Hospital for years and am so happy to have Dr. Medler and Dr. Leuth be on our team.  We started with Dr. Medler many years ago with our other pets and they received excellent care, so when Foster came along stayed with the group.  He has gotten excellent care and at 12 plus years of age, acts and looks like a much younger dog.  These Vets and their staff go out of their way to be sure everything that can be done is offered to you for your pets.  This is just such a wonderful wonderful group of people.  Keep up the good work.  ThakyouGail Smith and Foster Read Less

I took my dog there for an infection. They gave me antibiotics (after charging over $250) and told me to come back two weeks later. I went back and was charged over $40 for just walking in the door. The doctor told me that we needed to come back again in 2 weeks... again over $40. I talked to my friends in the neighborhood and was told they left there because they couldn't afford it anymore. Overpriced!! Read Less

very poor exam and handling of my 14 year old male cat who I brought in for a regular exam and vaccinations. the tech was very rough, seemed very inexperienced and did most of the exam including teeth which I thought was not complete enough. they were unable to get a urine sample using a 22 gauge needle into the bladder area without using a ultra sound which they said they did not use and then tried to push 2 pills down my cats throat with both of us getting scratched so they took him into another room for that to bundle him up all the while I'm trusting that they have drawn blood, have tried to get urine in a barbaric fashion and also gave him the pills. the doctor-dr. luell acted like she couldn't be bothered with questions on diet, age related problems and was very unprofessional and unfriendly. I saw this vet in 2006, did not like her then and definitely did not like her now. their prices were way too high-ended up paying $284.00 with a small bag of charcoal like liter with a pipette to use to extract urine for testing. it was all very uncomfortable, traumatic for me and my cat. the vet also did not give the injections slowly, but very fast and could tell my cat was in pain. I have been to other vets and this type of care and charges was never this bad. do not take your animal there-they really don't care to take the time. Read Less

We've been taking our pets to Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital for many years.  The office staff is always friendly and helpful, the vet techs are wonderful, patient and caring.  The Veterinarians are fabulous!  The hours are very convenient with flexible times for appointments.  When we had to have our former dog put to sleep a few years ago...the passion, care and concern they provided was unbelievable.  We highly recommend Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital for all of your pet needs. Read Less

I've always had a great experience at Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital. I haven't had to wait long for my appointments and everyone is so nice to my dog. I haven't had to deal with a real emergency but one time my dog started to itch really bad throughout am the night and they were able to get me an appointment the next day.  They also have the best boarding options in town by far! Read Less

I went here yesterday morning on an emergency basis with my dog who was not receiving enough oxygen and needed immediate help, and even though Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital had no other customers in the building, the vet refused to help save my dog. Luckily we found Ina Road Animal Hospital - where my dog's life was saved just barely in the nick of time. There is no compassion at Cortaro Farms Hospital and they would have been happy to let my sweet baby die because they had people coming in for "appointments" and didn't have time to give her some oxygen. I highly recommend Ina Road Animal hospital if you'd like a vet who has a heart! See Dr. Reed! Read Less

Not the business, but the vet. I've known Paula Medler for something like 35 years. I, or rather my dog, was her first patient when she joined a Tucson practice. Dr. Medler got me through some of the worst times of my life - when my dog (PJ) swallowed an embroidery needle and needed endoscopic surgery, when another dog (Katie) was bitten for the seventh (!!!) time by a rattlesnake and needed 3 days in doggy ICU and I forget how many vials of antivenin, when the retired guide dog (Viceroy) I'd adopted began to have seizures and needed so much medication, when my Golden (JessieV) finally reached her last days at 16 and Paula cried as much as I did - and the list goes on and on. I doubt you can find a better, more caring, more involved veterinarian than Paula Medler, DVM!! As for the application of Chinese medicine techniques, I remember when she came back from training and I watched her use those techniques, with such amazing results. She's the best. SIX stars!!!!! Read Less

RATING........25 STARS We have been bringing Maggie & Figaro our pussycats to this wonderful place for a very long time.  Both Dr. Leuth and Dr. Medler are very talented, knowledgeable & kind and caring.  Our babies will be 14 years old on May 1, 2016.Maggie has had 3 surgeries for the cancer near her ear.  Now it has come back and can no longer be removed by surgery.  Saw Dr. Medler this past week & she said to give Maggie anything she wants to eat.  She is losing weight & we need to keep her alive as long as we can. She loves thinly sliced roast beef from the deli at Fry's so I give that to her and she gobbles it up right out of my hand.  She is on 2 different pills & it's hard to give them to her as she tries to spit them out but we are trying hard to keep them in her mouth.When Dr. Medler talks to her you would think she is talking to a small child.  She adores Maggie.  Never met a doctor quite like this awesome lady.  Both Frankie and I hug and kiss herand tell her how much we LOVE her.  She is pulling every trick out of her hat to keep our Maggie girl alive for as long as she and we can.PLEASE....if you need a vet to take care of your babies then this is where you must go.  I know that you will be more than satisfied and you too will come to love these wonderful ladies. Read Less

I have been taking my numerous cat rescues to Dr. Leuth since moving back to Tucson 6 years ago. She has always been most considerate and caring, not only with my furry kids but with me as well, remembering my husband was a cancer patient and always asking about him. I highly recommend Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital, Dr. Leuth and staff for quality pet care with that "old-fashioned family doctor" feeling. Read Less

I have been taking my dog here since she was a puppy. Not only are they good vets, they accommodate my dog when I need to travel out of town for the day or week by boarding her in a safe environment with a big yard to run in. Good place. Read Less

Dr Lueth and Dr Medler go above and beyond the call of duty, treating me and my family with their utmost consideration and dedication. The two doctors and the staff at Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital are helpful and caring. I recommend Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital to everyone looking for a place that truly cares about the furry family members they take care of. Read Less

Dr. Lueth and her staff have the type of family feel to their practice that is becoming less common in some of our local veterinary facilities. My experiences have been great, from the front desk staff, to the technicians, and the office manager. I have been pleased with my visits from start to finish, from the first phone call to schedule the appointment right up to checking out at the end. Their pricing is very reasonable for the type of quality care that they are providing.Read Less

About a month ago, I realized that one of my kitties had gotten quite sick without me noticing (I was also dealing with a 20+ year old cat.) I was able to have my cat seen about two hours later. Dr. Lueth recommended bloodwork, for which I received an estimate, and, based on a quick diagnosis, the next day we hospitalized her. The bill for 4 days, antibiotics and i.v. fluids was extremely reasonable. The staff is caring, personable, professional, and helpful and my kitty (and I) have continued to receive lots of help and support. I would recommend this pet hospital strongly and without reservation. Read Less

We've been taking our two dogs for care at Cortaro Farms for many years and are extremely satisfied with the entire experience there. Both Dr.Medler (have been a client for over 20 years) and Dr. Leuth have years of veterinary experience and we trust their opinions.The clinic is CLEAN, the front desk friendly and helpful and the entire staff accommodates individual needs.After reading a couple of the negative reviews, I find them hard to believe. Cortaro Farms staff has always been more than willing to explain treatment, costs etc. when asked.We are thankful to have this clinic available to us. Read Less

Dr. Leuth is the most compassionate veterinarian I have ever met. We had two emergency instances with two of our animals (our beloved fur-babies), and in both Dr. Leuth went out of her way to help us in every way she could, even going as far as to take our gravely ill kitty home with her to give care over a holiday weekend. I am happy to say both our kitty and pug are healthy and happy, and back to causing plenty of mischief. I hope she never retires! Read Less

I made an appointment yesterday for our new puppy that we rescued from PACC. I had not been to Cortaro Farm's Pet Hospital for years but they were listed as one of the Vet's to get a free visit with the adoption of your puppy. (PACC Provides a certificate). Upon arrival I provided the certificate and filled out the paperwork, the Office Staff seemed nice. When we were taken back and the Vet looked him over, listened to us and seemed friendly. She wanted to do blood work but never told us the cost. I did not think to much of it thinking it must be routine and under a 100.00 or they would have said something... I was completely wrong. Upon going to leave I was given a bill of 288.30!!! I asked why and I was told it was 210.00 for the blood work, 53.00 for the visit and the medication was 25.30. I asked why the visit was not free and they told me it had been to long since I adopted the puppy from PACC. Why I was not told this upfront is beyond me. However 210.00 in blood work that no one told me about is unacceptable, that's not a small fee that's something that they need to advise you of. I was under the impression they had to tell you the cost of any treatment upfront. I can say that the lack of integrity and the inability to be honest and upfront has assured I will not only leave negative feedback everywhere I can but that I will never go back.Read Less

I made an appointment yesterday for our new puppy that we rescued from PACC. I had not been to Cortaro Farm's Pet Hospital for years but they were listed as one of the Vet's to get a free visit with the adoption of your puppy. (PACC Provides a certificate). Upon arrival I provided the certificate and filled out the paperwork, the Office Staff seemed nice. When we were taken back and the Vet looked him over, listened to us and seemed friendly. She wanted to do blood work but never told us the cost. I did not think to much of it thinking it must be routine and under a 100.00 or they would have said something... I was completely wrong. Upon going to leave I was given a bill of 288.30!!! I asked why and I was told it was 210.00 for the blood work, 53.00 for the visit and the medication was 25.30. I asked why the visit was not free and they told me it had been to long since I adopted the puppy from PACC. Why I was not told this upfront is beyond me. However 210.00 in blood work that no one told me about is unacceptable, that's not a small fee that's something that they need to advise you of. I was under the impression they had to tell you the cost of any treatment upfront. I can say that the lack of integrity and the inability to be honest and upfront has assured I will not only leave negative feedback everywhere I can but that I will never go back.**Update** This morning I had to call back because not only is our puppy not feeling better now he is worse. Upon calling and telling them that he has gotten worse I was told that the Doctor was in surgery and they would get back to me. After doing some research I found out the following, the medication they gave me is for arthritis, so not only have they not helped while charging over $280 I still do not know what's wrong with our puppy. Read Less