In House Lab

Diagnostic imagining includes digital radiography and ultrasonagraphy. Digital radiology gives our practice the ability to diagnose conditions within seconds, allowing us to treat conditions faster and more effectively.

Traditional film xrays required a technician to spend a considerable amount of time carefully positioning the x-ray machine and the pet to get just the right view of the area to be diagnosed. The x-ray films were then sent through a processing machine. A light box was necessary to view the films and we had only the naked eye to examine them. If the patient moved, the settings were incorrect, the chemical ratio was wrong or perhaps, the x-ray had to be repeated and the whole process began again. Exposing the pet to further radiation and taking up valuable time.

With our digital radiography this process is streamlined. This means if the patient moves, we immediately can retake the x-ray right then and there. We are also able to send the films digitally via email to specialist for consultations. In house laboratory services enable faster treatment of sick and hospitalized patients. CBC, Chemistry, thyroid, phenobarbitol and progesterone level testing are all done in house with results available in minutes.

Sedivue technology uses facial recognition microscopy to analyze urine for bacteria, crystals, blood, and other abnormalities to help enhance and monitor treatment of urinary tract infections.

We also offer Bovie electrocautery. Bovie cautery is a surgical procedure performed with the use of a “bovie," a medical device that cuts and seals, or cauterizes, tissues and blood vessels by way of a direct electrical current. A scapel is not used.