Sabino Veterinary Care

I've never experienced this degree of personal care from a vet. They called weeks after my kitty's checkup to make sure she was okay and they take my calls whenever I have questions, always handling them with patience and knowledge. Whenever I visit, all the staff are friendly and offer me thoughtful ways to make my kitty's life as good as it can be. Very happy to have found this vet and Dr. Susan Stofft. Read Less

The doctors at Sabino were so nice. The first thing we loved was the welcoming atmosphere and the open friendly hearted staff. Really a great thing when you're looking for a caring and compassionate practice. The next wonderful thing we noticed (after visiting 3 other vets with no diagnosis) was that they were willing to offer the x-rays and / or ultrasound services for about half the price of the other veterinarians. This seemed like a sign to us that they really cared and weren't just in it "for the money". While discussing options, we expressly voiced concern over any biopsy being done because of the likelihood that if our cat had cancer, it would logically cause it to spread. The vet we spoke with said she understood our concerns and agreed and would definitely ask us and give us the opportunity to discuss the necessity and value of doing such a thing before ever attempting it. We were told we needed an appointment with a different doctor there at Sabino (we assumed more knowledgeable about his condition) to get the ultrasound. We met with her and she insisted that the only way to really know what was going on was to do fine needle aspirates. We allowed it and the tests were done and sent out. She called us on Saturday, which we thought was very kind since she was probably not working, to inform us that our cat had small cell lymphoma. We were both saddened and relieved to have a diagnosis and admittedly, confused on how to proceed since we've never had a cat or any animal for that matter get so awfully sick. During the phone call on Saturday, she said that she really thought it was too late for chemo or radiation to do him any good and that he was too weak to survive it. She recommended that we call a holistic vet for further treatment and gave us a couple of recommendations. While we waited for the holistic vet to answer our voicemail and call us back about a possible appointment or treatment options, we became concerned that our cat was dropping weight much too rapidly and he could hardly walk. Sabino told us if he began to pant we should bring him in because it meant trouble breathing. When she hung up the phone after referring us away, she just said "good luck with him!". We found a liquid product online in a dropper that was supposed to help cats with lymphoma hold weight and had vitamins and minerals supplement to help him fight. I ordered it with 2 day shipping and by the time it came, he was gone. We held his feet and head when he went into seizures in the evening. He cried out and died in our hands. It was the most awful thing I've ever been through in my life, watching him suffer with no way to help ease his pain. I really wish Sabino would have had the foresight to supply us with at least supportive medicine while we waited. No antibiotic, no nutrutional supplement to help him with his rapid weight loss... no pain medication to ease his suffering at all. So in one way, I loved Sabino and everything they helped us accomplish and in another way, I feel like after the diagnosis was beyond their expertise, they just dropped us like a hot potato. Very mixed review. Read Less

What a wonderful visit! The vet (Dr. Susan Stofft) and the tech (Courtney) answered all of our questions, took time to explain our cat's behaviors, and offered great recommendations for enriching her life. Our cat also had the benefit of a quiet, low-stress environment, and a clean and comfortable exam room. This is definitively our vet for life! Read Less

This vet is the best! I took my 5 month old puppy in to get spayed. They could not have been more kind, from the receptionist to the doctor. And they brushed her out and clipped her nails while she was out! I'm a very worrisome doggy mom and I felt very confident leaving Doris in their care. She healed up beautifully and we had no troubles at all. Highly recommend this vet Read Less

Late with my review but better late than never!Moved to Tucson in June and a month later my dog got pretty sick. I took him to Sabino Canyon Vet and could not have had a better experience. From the moment we walked in to the moment we kept it was a 5-star experience.  I really appreciated having treatment options and such caring people.  It was followed up with phone calls to check in my sweet boy and even a Get Well card in the mail.  I highly recommend bringing your pets here, they couldn't be in better or more caring hands.  The place is spotlessly clean and they have a nice AstroTurf area for dogs to run around. Read Less

After reading all the great reviews on Sabino Vet Care we decided to bring our new pup here for his first vet visit. The entire experience was great. The waiting area and exam rooms are clean and they have an outdoor area for your pets to run around. The staff was really informative and put us at ease as we are new pet parents. Dr. Susan, and the vet tech also gave us some great recommendations on dog training, trainers and information on AZ wildlife to watch out for. We are happy to have found Sabino Vet Care and will continue to recommend them to all of our friends! Read Less

We can't say enough good things about the Doctors, staff and facility at Sabino Veterinary Care.We were taking all of our pets to a much larger vet, but didn't feel we were getting personalized service and in one case, a diagnosis was missed, that's when we decided to look for another vet.  Everyone is kind and welcoming and they are great with their patients. Our dog, Ruby, needed eye surgery and before we could do that she hurt her foot. The doctors were great about telling us about treatments and while we hoped we could avoid surgery on her foot, we ended up doing her eye and her foot surgery at the same time. Dr. Stofft was wonderful about staying in touch and communicating with the pathologist/oncologist while we waited for biopsy results and afterward to give us more info. We are so happy we found Sabino Veterinary Care. Read Less

No words can adequately describe the kindness and gentleness of Dr Jim who helped me make the decision to let my Frankie go. The extra time he spent with me, the detailed description of what to expect , his compassion and empathy were amazing and went far beyond any experience I have ever had in my 50 years of owning pets. His doting staff also went out of their way to ease the loss. They are truly dedicated to caring for both animals and their owners in a professional and expert fashion. and supporting their patients during the most difficult of times.. I simply cannot thank them enough. Susan Freud Read Less

Dr. Jim Stofft and the Sabino Veterinary Care staff are just wonderful.  We are winter visitors and Dr. Jim took care of our 16 year old Tibetan Terrier with great compassion and insight.  He even remembered our dog from one year to the next.  The new facility adds to the exceptional care by providing a very calm, peaceful environment for treating patients. Dr. Jim is a well informed Vet and skilled diagnostician. His recommendations added to Jake's quality of life for the past two years. When the difficult decision had to be made, Dr. Jim and his staff were most supportive and helpful.  It is a pleasure to recommend Dr. Jim and his staff enthusiastically and without reservation. Read Less

Sabino Veterinary Care has provided my "snowbird" pets with the most professional, informed, and considerate care possible....so much so that I have transferred all records and annual care to this facility from our upstate NY veterinary practice.  Drs. Susan and Jim Stofft spend time getting to know the animals, and their gentle touch and compassion with our elderly cat and dog is something we are very grateful for.   The practice has just opened a new, state of the art facility (next door to the former location) with comfortable exam rooms and a  large reception area that makes visits there ever less stressful for the critters.  Job well done!  Keep up the good work.  I would not hesitate to recommend....and the vet techs and front office staff are wonderful too! Read Less

Great, compassionate care for pets and clear dialog with clients. These vets do copious amounts of research on their own time to stay current with progress in medicine. So impressed with their new clinic (just 100 feet south of their old one) and their friendly, pro-active team. They have cared for all of our family dogs and cats for years. Read Less

I have used these Doctors before they started this practice. They are the most caring, helpful and knowledgeable Vets I have ever had the pleasure to meet. They have taken care of our current two rescue dogs and two cats as well as a previous cat. Dr Susan also successfully treated my mothers dog as well. You can't go wrong with these two! Read Less

There are no words to describe how grateful we are to have found Dr. Stofft.  He is by far the most knowledgeable vet we have found in Tucson!! He is kind, explained his diagnosis to us and even though he had many patients did not make us feel he was in a hurry. We did not have an appointment but we were so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have him see our Dachsund. His staff is also so professional but kind and made us feel welcome. My husband and I love our dog very much and he understood our concern and handled our dog very lovingly   We left the office this morning so happy to have finally found what was wrong with our dog and knowing that with the treatment Dr Stofft gave him he will be better. Thank you Dr. Stofft and his staff!! You are wonderful!! Read Less

Sabino Veterinary Care was recommended to us by a friend who is very particular about her dogs. We brought our 8 month old puppy to see Dr. Susan. The dog was suffering from a case of Giardia which another vet was unable to control. We were very pleased with the entire experience from the first telephone contact to the front desk staff to the technician and doctor. The care has been extraordinary. Our puppy (now 10 months old) is happy and healthy. We have become regular patients at Sabino and we're grateful for the genuine concern and professional expertise offered by this fine office. Read Less

Because we are new to Tucson, our dog is too. Based on the reviews we could find on line we chose to try Sabino Veterinary as our regular vet. Between the time that we made the appointment and we went, our poor dog had to go to the emergency vet twice. When we saw Dr. Susan my wife ,myself and especially our dog were vet weary. Dr. Susan and her staff could not have been more caring and concerned for our 15 yr old dog! We were made to feel at ease while being impressed by the professional care provided. We are selfish so don't go to this Vet care ...We Want them all to ourselves ! Charlie Read Less

The doctors and techs are so kind, and truly love animals. My cat is very grumpy and doesn't like new people. He is always treated like a prince and is calm and feels loved by the people at Sabino Veterinary Care. I took him in for a bite wound on his head that abscessed  and they gave him an antibiotic shot, cleaned and shaved the wound area, and put ointment on him in under 15 minutes. And the price was VERY reasonable. I feel so luck to have found such a loving, caring, effective Veterinary office. This is as good as it gets. Read Less

One day my dog started limping and was wincing in pain with every step. My usual Vet couldn't find a same-day spot for us, so I tried Sabino Veterinary Care; and they said they could squeeze us in. We were the last appointment of the day, and except for me noting that my watch showed a time later than the hours printed on the door, you'd never know that I was making everyone stay late. The entire staff was as friendly and fantastic late in the day as they would have been at noon. Instead of launching right into troubleshooting Dr Jim first took the time truly get to know my dog. He crouched down to her level while petting her and saying soothing words (my dog is pretty high strung). He made the excellent point that she was in a strange place with someone she'd never seen before and he wanted to put her at ease before starting an exam. It turns out that the issue was only a deeply embedded thorn that my dog had stepped on. Dr. Jim was able to remove it with little problem. I had only intended to go to Sabin Veterinary just this one time, but Dr Jim and the entire staff was so amazing that I decided that he and Dr Susan would become our primary Vets. Since then I've mostly worked with Dr. Susan. Recently we've been facing a more serious health issue during which Dr. Susan's caring and compassion for both me and my dog has really shone through. Dr. Susan worked very hard to provide us with options and alternatives that balanced possible positive outcomes with financial considerations. We ended up having to go to a specialty care Vet, but I was most impressed and appreciative that Dr. Susan still followed up with me to see how we were doing and if there was anything we needed. I have also referred 2 of my friends to Sabino Veterinary Care and they've both shared with me similar stories that highlight just how wonderful both Dr Susan and Dr Jim are. Just to give you an idea of how much my friends like Sabino Veterinary Care they each drive close to 30 minutes to bring their pets there (in Tucson that's a long way). Thank you both so much for all you do for our four-legged friends! Read Less

Susan and Jim Stofft have been our veterinarians for over 10 years and are the most reliable, dependable veterinarians we have ever had. Belle and Samantha love going to Sabino Veterinary Care and never have the fear they've had when we had to go to see other veterinarians. All of the staff there are caring and considerate, helping Belle and Samantha feel at ease. Dad and mom love the clean, cheerful atmosphere, too. Read Less