Dr. Richard Heffelman outside the Superstition Animal Hospital entrance

We here at Superstition Animal Hospital believe that a trip here should be a relaxing experience for you and your pet.  We want your pets to feel as if they are visiting friends and not the dreaded doctor.  Through low stress handling and minimal restraint, your pet can be more relaxed and happy - this is our goal while still maintaining quality and affordable veterinary care for your pets.  If your  pet  tends to be very nervous in new situations or at the doctor, let us know when you schedule the appointment. We will take the time to help work through any anxiety your pet may experience.  If you haven’t been here before, we encourage you to bring your pet by to say hello and get a treat. If you have been here before, but would like to say hello and meet the new staff, please come by anytime with or without your pet. We always love to meet new friends and provide fun happy visits with our patients and clients.

Update 9/25/2026 We will temporarily be closing at 1 pm on Fridays for the month of October. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for some of you! We will be back to normal hours in November. Thank you!

Located at 1155 S Power Rd #113

Mesa, AZ 85206

(480) 396-4900

Open Mon-Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (October only)

 

Front entrance of Superstition Animal Hospital in Mesa, AZ

What we do

We do our best to provide high quality care for your furry family member and you. We take your pets health seriously and therefor provide a wide variety of services to help keep their tails wagging and keep you smiling; from surgical procedures to preventative care. Feel free to take a look at all that we offer so you may determine the next step of possible care for your best friend.

Small black and white dog patient sitting on a table
Max, a cream colored cat patient, sitting on a scale
Buttercup, a long haired dog patient, resting in a kennel

Testimonials

Kalee:

"Dr. Heffelman and the staff were amazing every step of the way with a very unfortunate outcome. We took our sweet puppy in to get a second opinion and some xrays after getting blood work done and not agreeing with the other vets diagnosis. The xrays came back a lot worse than anyone ever expected and we had to make the most difficult decision to put our baby girl down at 1 years old. Dr. Heffelman stayed way past closing hours to make us comfortable and gave us the time to make the decision and then performed the procedure himself instead of sending us to an emergency clinic. And every step of the way he showed nothing but compassion to us during this difficult time. We have 2 other dogs and we will definitely be making this place our primary vet going forward!!"

-google review

Dr. Susan Roach:

"I bring my own pets (and any strays I am trying to re-home) here for their veterinary care and I have been impressed with the quality of medicine practiced at Superstition Animal Hospital. Dr Heffelman is easy to talk to and the staff is very friendly. They have done a great job with the remodel and updating their equipment too."

-facebook review

Megan:

"Took Godiva in for a checkup today. She had swelling in the eyes and swollen lymph nodes. Dr. Heffelman and his staff are absolutely wonderful. He figured out she was bit by something and had a bad reaction which could have been life threatening. She is doing much better with a steroid shot. Went home with some prednisone and eye solution. Prices were very reasonable as well! I highly recommend this place as it's run by people who treat your pets as if they are their family member too."

-facebook review

Debra:

"I have been taking my dogs here for several years. Doctor Heffelman and staff are wonderful, caring, and so loving to my babies. My Gigi and Butch just love him and the girls. Thank you all. You all are very special. Butch, Gigi and Fur mommy."

-facebook review

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Superstition Animal Hospital located?

We are at 1155 S Power Rd #113, Mesa, AZ 85206.

What animals do you treat?

We treat dogs and cats.

How do I book an appointment?

Call us at (480) 396-4900. If your pet tends to get nervous at the vet, let us know when you schedule and we will take the time to help.

What payment options do you accept?

We accept cash and all major credit cards. We also accept CareCredit for totals of $200 or more (certain conditions apply) and United Pet Care if you are a registered member. We do not accept checks or offer payment plans.

How do I refill my pet's medication or prescription food?

Our in-house pharmacy carries most medications and Hill's and Royal Canin prescription diets. Call us and allow 24 hours for refills. You can also order from our online pharmacy.

Which vaccines do dogs and cats need?

Dogs should get the distemper combination and rabies vaccines. Cats should get the feline distemper (FVRCP) and rabies vaccines. Puppies and kittens usually start at 7 to 9 weeks with boosters until 16 weeks. Ask us about non-core vaccines like Bordetella, lepto and feline leukemia.

What should I do if my pet has an emergency when you are closed?

We recommend AVECCC in Gilbert at (480) 497-0222, ARISE in Queen Creek at (480) 746-6600, or East Valley Urgent Pet Care in Mesa at (480) 482-7989.