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DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnostics & Imaging

When pets are experiencing a medical emergency, rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical. At EPIC Vets, our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools that allow our team to quickly evaluate your pet’s condition and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Our doctors use a combination of physical examination, imaging technology, and laboratory testing to identify the underlying cause of illness or injury. Having these capabilities available on-site allows us to obtain important information quickly so treatment can begin without unnecessary delays.

Diagnostic Evaluation

Emergency patients often require multiple diagnostic tests to determine the cause of their symptoms. Our veterinary team uses a combination of medical evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess your pet’s condition.

Diagnostic Capabilities

  • Comprehensive physical examination
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Microscopic evaluation of samples (cytology, ear swabs, skin samples, and urine sediment)
  • Urinalysis
  • Electrolyte evaluation
  • Blood analysis

These tests help our doctors assess organ function, detect infection evaluate hydration 
status, and identify other medical concerns that may require treatment.

Imaging

Imaging allows our veterinarians to evaluate internal structures and identify conditions that may not be visible during a physical examination.

Imaging Services Available

  • Digital radiographs (X-rays) to evaluate bones, lungs, abdominal organs, and detect foreign bodies
  • Diagnostic ultrasound to visualize soft tissues, organs, and fluid within the body
  • STAT Radiology Review for trauma, internal injuries, gastrointestinal obstruction and more

Diagnostic imaging plays a vital role in emergency medicine by helping our team quickly identify life-threatening conditions.

In-House Laboratory & Advanced Diagnostics

Our in-house laboratory allows many diagnostic tests to be performed immediately within the hospital. Rapid laboratory results allow our doctors to make informed treatment decisions and begin therapy without delay.

Laboratory Testing Available

  • Complete blood counts (CBC)
  • Blood chemistry panels
  • Electrolyte testing
  • Blood gas analysis
  • Urinalysis
  • Cytology evaluation
  • PT/PTT blood tests

Having these tests available within the hospital allows us to monitor critically ill
patients and respond quickly as their condition changes.

VCM

Viscoelasticity Coagulation Monitoring

VCM testing allows our veterinarians to assess how a patient’s blood is clotting and can be particularly useful in cases involving trauma, bleeding disorders, or snake envenomation. This information helps guide treatment decisions and monitor response to therapy.

Advanced Ultrasound Consultation

For cases requiring advanced ultrasound evaluation, EPIC Vets works in partnership with a veterinary internist who provides mobile diagnostic ultrasound services. This collaboration allows us to obtain detailed imaging and specialist consultation when needed to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Learn How We Treat Emergency Conditions
Once a diagnosis is made, our team is equipped to perform a wide range of medical procedures and emergency surgeries to stabilize and treat critically ill patients.
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