Client Preparation Guide
General Info Medical Records: We encourage all owners to retain a copy of their pet’s complete medical records, including laboratory data. This can be extremely valuable …
Sedation & Anesthesia
Our specialists and veterinarians design the safest sedation/anesthesia plan based upon each patient’s individual needs. Sedation/anesthesia enables our doctors to conduct procedures with minimal anxiety …
Contrast Studies
A variety of contrast studies are available; each utilizing a contrast agent. After administration of the contrast agent, a series of diagnostic images are then …
Computer-Aided Tomography (CAT) Scan
Also referred to as computed axial tomography and computer-aided tomography, a CT scan uses a narrow X-ray beam that circles around one part of your …
Echocardiogram (echo)
Also referred to as an echocardiogram or cardiac ultrasound, an echo is a painless, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to take pictures of the …
Ultrasound
Also known as sonography, ultrasound scanning is a non-invasive form of diagnostic imaging that uses sound waves to provide a real-time view of organs which …
Radiographs (Xrays)
Our digital radiography can be viewed and fully evaluated within seconds.
Taking Care of Cooper with an IV
Meet Cooper. He’s a 6 month old Shih Tzu transferred to the Veterinary Specialty Centre’s ICU from the Paradise Animal Hospital. He needed continued supportive …
What’s wrong Carli?
We often wish we could ask our patients, “what happened to you today?” We were hoping 6-month-old Carlie could tell us what was wrong. Her …
Pickles & The Fruit Pit
Pickles was in a pickle himself. This 13-year-old pug came to VSC Emergency Services after he swallowed a nectarine pit. His owner was afraid it would …
How does a radiologist help your pet?
Radiologists are trusted partners in both diagnostic and treatment plans for your pet. They use multiple imaging methods to diagnose different diseases and injuries, they …
Oscar’s Neck Pain
Seven-month-old Oscar is normally full of energy and excitement. But on this particular Saturday, his owner noticed changes in Oscar. The pup seemed uncomfortable. So, …