Referral Services: Specialized Veterinary Care in Montgomery AL

24-Hour Hospital Care  

Emergency ServiceWhen faced with more serious medical and post operative needs, our patients often benefit from  around the clock care nursing care.  At our Carriage Hills location, we can provide continuous care with a highly trained nursing staff on the premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 
Advanced Imaging  

                                                                        Advanced imaging is often required to diagnose difficult or unusual conditions.  MRI, myelography, contrast radiography and color flow and doppler ultrasonography are available.  We also have a board certified radiologist on staff to assist with interpretation with these modalities as needed.

Emergency and Critical Care  

Emergency CareIn any emergency, seconds count. Our experienced staff is here for you and your pet in the unfortunate case of a medical or surgical emergency.  We are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Once the emergency condition is stabilized, your pet can be transferred back to your regular veterinarian for follow up care.

Endoscopy  

EndoscopyHigh-tech fiber optics permits direct visual examination and biopsies of your pet’s gastrointestinal system. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of oral, esophageal, stomach, colon and even upper intestinal tract disease. Foreign objects can also be removed without the need for surgery in many cases.

Laparoscopy  

LaparoscopyHigh-tech fiber optics permits direct visual examination of your pet’s abdominal cavity without the need for a large surgical incision. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of various abdominal diseases and disorders.  Laparoscopy can be used for exploratory surgeries, biopsy sample collection, and routine surgeries such as spays and preventative gastropexy.  This less invasive form of surgical procedure allows for shorter post operative recovery times and less pain for our patients.

Radiology  

Radiographs– or X-rays – help our veterinarians evaluate musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems.  We use many radiographic techniques to further evaluate medical problems such as barium series and contrast cystograms.

Surgery  

SurgeryWe offer the most advanced surgical techniques and technology possible. All patients are carefully screened prior to surgery for safety, and anesthetics are specifically tailored to your pets needs.  Surgical services and facilities include: fully trained veterinary and technical staff to ensure the safest, most efficient surgical procedures for your pet, heated surgery tables for greater comfort, advanced sterilization techniques, ECG and oxygen saturation monitors as well as constant monitoring by an experienced surgical nurse, intensive after surgery care and complete pre-anesthetic blood testing.  All surgical patients receive an IV catheter and fluids to maintain hydration and regulate blood pressure.  Pain management is vital to all surgical cases and safety and comfort are of utmost importance.

Ultrasound  

UltrasoundThis non-invasive, state-of-the-art technology uses sound waves to painlessly examine specific internal organs, primarily the heart and abdominal organs. Pregnancy exams are also available.  Debra Beard, DVM, Diplomate ACVR joined our team in 2010 and performs and/or  interprets ultrasound cases.