Board Certified Veterinarians such as those at the VMC have at least 12 years of education and training, and specialize in a single area of veterinary medicine. Our specialists provide a wide array of advanced veterinary services and are available for consultation with or referral from your veterinary practitioner. We maintain on-site specialized equipment and medications to provide immediate, state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapies. Some of the specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care we offer includes:
- 24-hour intensive care for critically ill or injured patients
- Video endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, and colonoscopy
- Continuous oxygen therapies including nasal cannula and environmental therapy unit
- Critical care "crib"
- Blood type and cross-match
- Transfusion therapy: whole blood, packed red blood cells-canine universal, type DEA 1.1 pos. and neg. and feline type A and B, fresh frozen and frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate and cryo-poor plasma
- STAT testing available: CBC and chemistry profiles, blood gasses, electrolytes, coagulation profiles, serum electrolyte analysis
- Echocardiography, color flow Doppler ultrasound
- Positive pressure ventilation
- Central venous pressure
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Remote digital ECG
- Tracheal wash
- Bone marrow aspirate
- Acupuncture and holistic therapy
- Special anesthetic protocols for critically ill patients
- Orthopedic and neurosurgery, bone plating, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), and Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO)
- Soft tissue surgery (portocaval shunt correction, cardiovascular surgery, oncologic surgery, reconstructive surgery
- Special radiologic procedures include myelography, angiocardiography, cystourethrogaphy and many others
- Specialists available for emergency care and in-house or telephone consultation
- Physical Therapy
- Nasal Biopsy
- Arthrocentesis
- Parathyroid chemical ablation
- Feline diabetes management with glargine
- Advanced Critical Care Nursing including: long line catheter placement and maintenance for frequent blood draws, central venous pressure, parenteral nutritional support
At the VMC, we maintain a high nursing staff-to-patient ratio so that your pet's medical needs are met and we have the time to give additional TLC so important for a speedy recovery.
If your pet should ever need to see one of our specialists, there are a few things you should know:
- Patients are seen on referral basis only. Your regular veterinarian will contact us with referral information prior to scheduling an appointment for a consult.
- Your pet will be examined, and the doctor will discuss options for diagnosis and treatment. If hospitalization or further diagnostics are warranted, you will be provided with an estimate, and our staff will answer any questions you may have.
- We can not bill for services. Payment must be made at time services are rendered. We require a 75% deposit of the higher end of the estimate. We accept all major credit cards and Care Credit.
- Your pet will receive all the TLC we would give our own pets. We understand that you are entrusting us with your best friend and we are honored to be chosen to provide care for your pet.
- Feel free to request a tour of our hospital or call to arrange a visit with your pet while he or she is hospitalized.
- Hospitalization can be stressful on a pet. Our staff is well trained to identify and address pain in our patients. We believe strongly that pain management and stress reduction is key to successful recovery. Our goal is to keep your pet as comfortable and secure as possible.
