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We use state-of-the-art equipment for a fast, accurate diagnosis.
We offer the latest technology as a means of providing your pet with the highest level of quality veterinary care.
In-House Laboratory
Because our patients can’t talk to us, and when they are really sick, it’s very important to get as much information as quickly in-house. Our in-house laboratory equipment enables many laboratory tests to be done within half an hour right in the clinic.
We also utilize this service prior to anesthesia to make sure that your pet’s organs are functioning normally before giving them medications to anesthetize them.
Digital Radiology
We take care to minimize the amount of stress our animals experience while we take our in-house digital radiographs. We have a padded positioning trough. Sometimes our patients also need a bit of sedation so that we can quickly and efficiently position them without hurting them. Due to digital technology, we can quickly see the images that were taken.
Dental Digital Radiology
Radiographs of the teeth are taken when patients are under anesthetic prior to cleaning the patient’s teeth. We strive to keep our patients comfortable and warm during this very noninvasive procedure. The images themselves aid the veterinarian in assessing the health of your pet’s teeth. We often get unexpected surprises, because less than 50% of the tooth is above the gumline and the rest can only be visualized with x-rays. These images are critical to determining the best course of action for the dental procedure.
In-House Laboratory
Because our patients can’t talk to us, and when they are really sick, it’s very important to get as much information as quickly in-house. Our in-house laboratory equipment enables many laboratory tests to be done within half an hour right in the clinic.
We also utilize this service prior to anesthesia to make sure that your pet’s organs are functioning normally before giving them medications to anesthetize them.
Digital Radiology
We take care to minimize the amount of stress our animals experience while we take our in-house digital radiographs. We have a padded positioning trough. Sometimes our patients also need a bit of sedation so that we can quickly and efficiently position them without hurting them. Due to digital technology, we can quickly see the images that were taken.
Dental Digital Radiology
Radiographs of the teeth are taken when patients are under anesthetic prior to cleaning the patient’s teeth. We strive to keep our patients comfortable and warm during this very noninvasive procedure. The images themselves aid the veterinarian in assessing the health of your pet’s teeth. We often get unexpected surprises, because less than 50% of the tooth is above the gumline and the rest can only be visualized with x-rays. These images are critical to determining the best course of action for the dental procedure.
Urinary Bladder Ultrasound
Ultrasounding the bladder allows us to visualize the bladder in a three-dimensional image, picking up abnormalities in the bladder wall such as masses, thickening due to inflammation, and small stones. It is a better comprehensive diagnostic tool than X-rays to narrow down the cause of a pet’s bladder discomfort. Dr. Cheryl Austin has taken special training in order to offer this service.