Reptile and Amphibians Preventative Care

Orange Grove Animal Hospital is fortunate to have James Jarchow, DVM and Walter Merker, DVM providing veterinary care for reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Dr. Jarchow

Internationally recognized in the field of reptile and wildlife medicine, Dr. Jarchow is also the veterinarian for reptiles and amphibians at the world-renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, as well as Reid Park Zoo. His extensive work with researchers and his dedication to the welfare of our native Sonoran species has made him an invaluable source for those seeking veterinary services or general husbandry information for reptiles and amphibians of all kinds.

Dr. Merker

Dr. Merker has spent most of his life raising and studying reptiles and amphibians and published dozens of articles in REPTILES magazine on care and husbandry. Dr. Merker has a keen interest in aquatic medicine and sees many of our fish and amphibian patients.

Each species of reptile, amphibian, and fish requires very specific nutritional and husbandry needs in order to maintain their health. In addition to well-pet annual exams, pre and post-hibernation exams, and diet and husbandry consultations, we offer emergency medical services for all reptile species and boarding services for most reptile species at our Tucson, AZ pet hospital.