Diagnostic Services and Surgery
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is similar to an x-ray, but provides real time evaluation of your pet's internal organs. With access to board-certified radiology specialists, we can provide an extremely high level of advanced imaging services on-site so you know your pet is being evaluated by experts in the field. Ultrasounds can locate foreign bodies in the intestine without costly and time consuming x-ray procedures, leading to earlier intervention and surgical removal. An ultrasound examination is less invasive, less stressful and more comfortable for your pet. Ultrasounds taken at SWVG are examined by a board certified internal medicine specialist each week.
Endoscopy
An endoscopy allows our veterinarians to look inside your pet using a series of small cameras attached to a flexible tube. This lets the doctor look inside a body cavity or organ and diagnose a problem without invasive surgery. An endoscopy allows biopsies, cultures and removal of foreign objects from the lungs, stomach or intestines. Endoscopies are less stressful than standard surgery and allow for a quicker recovery time for your pet.
Surgeries
Our highly skilled veterinarians can perform a wide-range of surgeries for your pet, from standard spay and neuter procedures to more complex surgeries, including orthopedic procedures. A board-certified specialist is available to perform complex orthopedic surgeries.