Little Critters Veterinary Hospital

Little Critters Veterinary Hospital Exceptional medical care for exotic pets with the same compassionate excellence for dogs and cats caring for your whole family (480) 696-7744 Gilbert AZ
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Dr. Jill Patt, formally of Alta Mesa Animal Hospital in Mesa, AZ has opened her locally owned and operated small animal hospital in Gilbert, AZ. We provide care for all dogs, cats and exotic pets and their owners. Learn more and join us today (480) 696-7744
About myself: My focus while obtaining my DVM degree was in small and exotic animals. I’ve kept, shown, raised and basically spent my life w

ith all types of animals and always knew that my life would revolve around the care of animals. My ultimate goal in my practice of veterinary medicine is to provide my furry, feathered, or scaly patients with the care and attention their guardians would expect for themselves. All my life, my home has been filled to overflowing with “little critters” of all types. As long as I can remember I wished to become a veterinarian and have worked towards that goal. I was fortunate enough to attend WSU where I completed my bachelors in veterinary science, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I also obtained my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from WSU where I was a member of the veterinary honors society of phi zeta and again graduated Magna Cum Laude. Since starting practice at Alta Mesa Animal Hospital in May of 2000, I’ve evolved from an associate position to the hospital’s Medical Director. In 2012 I married a wonderful man who is a practicing human pharmacist. I’m fortunate that my husband shares my passion for animals and understands my dedication to patient care. Purpose: This page was created as an extension of my long held web site and has now evolved to include my own Small & Exotic Pet Hospital in Gilbert, AZ. See www.littlecrittersvet.com

06/16/2026
06/16/2026

We would like to raise awareness about the simple but powerful act of leaving fresh water out for wildlife- It can save lives!

06/16/2026

Follow-up exams can tell us a lot about recovery. Here’s a closer look at this patient’s progress.

06/15/2026

This ferret was all about snack time during his exam. Safe to say he was a very happy patient.

06/14/2026

This duck’s breathing improved after emergency treatment, but the biggest question remained: what was causing it? Here’s what we found at her follow-up exam.

06/14/2026

What do a peacock feather, a butterfly wing, a soap bubble, an opal, and this snake all have in common? 🌈🐍

They create color using the same incredible trick of physics.

This is the Sunbeam Snake. Most of the time it looks almost completely black, but when sunlight hits its scales at just the right angle, it transforms into a moving rainbow.

What’s amazing is that these colors aren’t produced by pigments. They’re created by microscopic structures in the scales that bend and reflect light, the same phenomenon responsible for the shimmer of peacock feathers, butterfly wings, soap bubbles, and oil on water.

Nature doesn’t just create beauty—it engineers it.

Which fact surprised you the most?

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06/13/2026

Treat-motivated and completely adorable from start to finish

06/12/2026

Keeping our feathered patients healthy, one exam at a time

06/11/2026

Everything looked normal until this ferret started limping on his back leg. The cause wasn’t visible from the outside.

Video coming soon …
06/11/2026

Video coming soon …

Address

1525 N Gilbert Road Ste C-101
Gilbert, AZ
85234

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+14806967744

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