The health and well-being of your pet is our #1 concern!
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Abdominal organ evaluation
- Thoracic evaluation for pulmonary or mediastinal disease
- Musculoskeletal system
- Thyroid gland evaluation
- Minimally invasive fine-needle aspirate or biopsies
- Thoracocentesis and abdominocentesis
Frequently Asked Questions
* Click each question to find out more!
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound, or sonogram, is a safe and painless diagnostic imaging study using harmless sound waves to view interior structures of the body. Ultrasound is commonly used in both veterinary and human medicine to evaluate a wide variety of organs including the liver, kidneys, bladder, stomach, intestines, glands, pancreas, reproductive tract, blood vessels, and muscles/tendons.
Who performs the ultrasound?
How do I schedule an ultrasound for my pet?
- Your primary veterinarian can call us to schedule an appointment.
- You may contact us by phone – (301) 264-8067 or by email – Radiology@SynergyVIP.com – and someone from our staff will contact you within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.
- Click here to request an appointment online. Someone from our staff will contact you within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.
How do I prepare for my pet’s visit?
What should I expect during the ultrasound appointment?
Most appointments take about 1 hour. Your pet may be placed in a comfortable padded holder by our technicians, who are also there to give them extra TLC if they get nervous. The hair on the underside of the belly will be shaved and a gel will be applied to the skin.
Can I be present during the examination?
What happens after the ultrasound?
What is a board-certified veterinary radiologist?
A board-certified radiologist is a veterinarian who has trained an additional 3-4 years after graduating from veterinary school, and has passed multiple certification examinations, giving them specialist status as an ACVR Diplomate.