Orange Grove Animal Hospital

Orange Grove Animal Hospital is a locally owned veterinary practice in Tucson, AZ, located at 3091 W Orange Grove Rd. It holds a 4.50 rating based on 525 reviews. Serving the greater Tucson area since 1999, the hospital provides compassionate care tailored to Arizona’s desert environment for cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotic species. In 2022, Drs. Walter and Holly Merker became owners, continuing a long-standing tradition of veterinary care. Both are UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduates who have served the Tucson area since 2012. Dr. Holly Merker earned her DVM with honors from UC Davis and joined the team in 2012 after working in California and Las Vegas. Dr. Walter Merker received his DVM from UC Davis in 2010 and joined the practice in the summer of 2012 after a small animal and exotic practice in Las Vegas. He contributes to REPTILES magazine and participates in the Tucson Herpetological Society. The hospital was recognized in 2025 as “Best Veterinary Hospital” in Tucson by Lovin Life Magazine. Services include wellness exams, spay and neuter procedures, dental care, advanced imaging, and diagnostic laboratory services. They offer routine and advanced veterinary services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and many exotic species. The team provides care ranging from small reptile hatchlings to large tortoises. Medical services include digital radiology, emergency and routine surgical services, experienced reference laboratories, and ultrasound. They provide 24-hour staffing for boarding and hospitalized patients. The hospital is open 6 days a week, excluding most major holidays, with experienced doctors and technicians ready for urgent care. They offer same-day sick appointments every day. The practice also provides medication, food, and end-of-life care. Dr. Holly Merker has two dogs, two cats, and numerous reptiles and amphibians. Dr. Walter Merker has two dogs, two cats, and numerous reptiles and amphibians. The hospital emphasizes strengthening the bond between pets and families through client education.

The practice sits on West Orange Grove Road, just a tenth of a mile from the main thoroughfare. It is located about a fifth of a mile from Wildwood Park and half a mile from both Casas Adobes Park and Green Fields School.

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Services:

• Avian and Exotic Care
• Dog and Cat Care
• Emergency and Medical Services
• Pet Dental and Surgical Services
• Reptile and Amphibian Care