PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society is opening an after-hours urgent care clinic for pets in Phoenix on Thursday.

The clinic is expected to open on Dec. 11 at AHS’ Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus located near 55th and Van Buren streets.

The care facility will be open for non-emergency, but time-sensitive walk-in services from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. every Thursday through Sunday.

“As Arizona continues to experience a veterinarian shortage which has led to longer waits for pet owners seeking medical care, we’re excited to offer a convenient option to bridge the gap,” Arizona Humane Society Vice President of Animal Welfare and Medical Services Dr. Melissa Thompson said in a press release.

“Our goal is to provide trusted pet care when our community needs it the most, often after they

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