Our Services
Desert Forest Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats in Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, North Scottsdale, Tatum Ranch, Desert Hills, Anthem, and surrounding North Valley communities.
Our services include preventive care, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, dermatology, senior-pet medicine, Fear Free veterinary care, and same-day urgent evaluation for many illnesses and injuries.
We focus on individualized recommendations rather than one-size-fits-all protocols, with care plans based on each pet’s age, health, lifestyle, medical history, and current needs.
We combine modern diagnostics and treatment with thoughtful, low-stress handling whenever medically appropriate. Dr. Quinn Bauer is a Fear Free Certified veterinarian.
Our veterinarians at Desert Forest Animal Hospital understand your pet’s needs. The steps you take today can protect your pet from injuries or illness in the future.
Dr. Quinn Bauer is a Fear Free Certified veterinarian. Our team incorporates Fear Free veterinary care principles whenever medically appropriate to help reduce fear, anxiety, and stress during wellness, sick, urgent, and perioperative care.
Not every unexpected health problem requires a 24-hour emergency hospital, but some illnesses and injuries deserve attention sooner than the next routine appointment.
During regular hospital hours, our veterinary team can assess many stable dogs and cats with sudden concerns such as vomiting, diarrhea, limping, wounds, urinary changes, eye problems, pain, appetite loss, or other new symptoms. When appropriate, we can also use our in-house laboratory, digital X-rays, and other diagnostic tools to help identify the problem and guide treatment.
If your pet develops a new or rapidly changing medical concern, call us before coming in. Our team can help determine whether evaluation at Desert Forest Animal Hospital is appropriate or whether your pet should go directly to a 24-hour emergency hospital.
For questions about pet euthanasia or to schedule an appointment with Desert Forest Animal Hospital, call us today.
We provide individualized vaccination plans for dogs and cats based on age, health, previous vaccine history, lifestyle, travel, and realistic exposure risk.
We provide comprehensive dental care for dogs and cats, including oral examinations, professional dental cleaning, and full-mouth dental X-rays when medically indicated.
Full digital imaging with board-certified radiology consultation available. Same day results available.
A registered microchip provides permanent backup identification if your dog or cat becomes lost and a collar or tag is missing. Desert Forest Animal Hospital offers microchip implantation, scanning and registration guidance for dogs and cats in Cave Creek.
A complete blood count tells veterinarians about a pet’s red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, and a chemistry panel evaluates a patient’s electrolytes, organs, and other enzymes.
The more you understand about what to feed your pet, the easier it will be to adapt to their needs as they age.
The thought of pet surgery can be scary. However, at Desert Forest Animal Hospital – Cave Creek, we take the time to make sure you and your pet feel comfortable and well cared for, both before and after the procedure.
We provide preventive care, dental care, surgery, same-day urgent veterinary care, vaccinations, in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, microchipping, and nutritional counseling for dogs and cats.
Yes, we welcome new patients. Please call us to schedule an appointment.
Yes. Our team evaluates many stable dogs and cats with unexpected illnesses and injuries during regular hospital hours. Please call before coming in so we can discuss your pet’s symptoms and help determine the appropriate level of care. Pets with life-threatening conditions or those needing overnight intensive monitoring may be directed to a 24-hour emergency hospital.
Most adult pets benefit from at least one wellness exam per year. Puppies, kittens, and senior pets often need more frequent visits.
We accept multiple forms of payment and can provide estimates for many planned procedures and diagnostic services. For clients who would like to spread eligible veterinary expenses over time, Desert Forest Animal Hospital accepts third-party financing through CareCredit and Scratchpay.
Pet insurance is generally handled on a reimbursement basis, with coverage, deductibles, exclusions, and reimbursement amounts determined by your individual insurance provider.
Learn more about CareCredit, Scratchpay, pet insurance, and veterinary payment options .
