Available Services
For Primary Veterinarians
Abdominal Ultrasound
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Written report and assessment included
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Full case summary not included
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Canine, feline, rabbit, ferret
Sampling
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Abdominal and thoracic fine needle aspirate, diagnostic abdominocentesis
Written Case Review
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A full written summary of the case in SOAP format (emailed or printed) with diagnostic and treatment recommendations including dosages if requested
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May recommend referral to a specialty center
Emergency Services
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Available off-hours for emergency imaging and case review
Additional Information
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All ultrasound reports will include differentials for lesions but not a full case summary or further case recommendations. Case consultation with ultrasound is advised.
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Case consultation is available without concurrent ultrasound.
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All cases will remain under the care of the primary veterinarian.
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All client communication and follow-ups will be performed by the primary veterinarian.
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Primary veterinarians are responsible for administering sedation if needed. Primary veterinarians are responsible for ensuring patients are stable for ultrasound or aspirate.
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Patient records should be emailed the day prior, if possible, for any case consultations.
Note: There will be an additional fee for after-hours imaging. Same-day services may have an additional fee at the discretion of VIM of SoCal
For Specialty Hospitals
On-call Internal Medicine Service For:
Emergency Endoscopy
Emergency Abdominal Ultrasound
Emergency Case Consultation
Contact via phone or email info@vimsocal.com for more information.
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