We will make every effort to schedule your appointment at the earliest availability.
The ultrasound examination usually takes approximately 30 minutes. Pet owners are strongly encouraged to drop off their pet and return when the procedure is completed. Delays can occur depending on examination findings or if additional procedures are required.
The patient’s pertinent clinical history and reason for the ultrasound request must be uploaded to our online platform at least one day prior to the appointment.
Patients undergoing abdominal ultrasound should ideally be fasted for 12 hours before the examination. Water is permitted.
The patient must be admitted at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time to allow your clinic team to prepare the patient before our arrival.
Upon admission, the patient’s owner must sign a consent form in case sedation is required. While sedation is not required in most cases, the referring veterinarian should prepare a sedation protocol should sedation be needed.
The examination must be performed in a dark or dimly lit room with sufficient space for the patient and ultrasound equipment. At least one nurse or technician should be available to assist with positioning and restraint during the procedure.
At the completion of the examination, the sonographer can verbally share the ultrasound findings with the referring veterinarian upon request.
A comprehensive written ultrasound report will be emailed to the clinic within 1–2 working days.
