Veterinary Technology

Our Diagnostic Services 

With our in-house veterinary diagnostics lab, we are able to offer advanced diagnostic testing to allow our vets to provide an accurate diagnosis of your pet's medical condition.

• Radiography (Digital X-Rays)

  We can use a radiograph (digital X-ray) to assess your pet's internal systems and reveal information that may be invisible from the outside. 

  Radiography is a painless, safe and non-invasive procedure that uses only very low doses of radiation. Because the level of radiation exposure needed to perform a radiograph is very low, even very young pets and pregnant females can undergo this procedure. 

  Radiographs can be used to evaluate organs and bones and to diagnose conditions, including spinal cord diseases, fractured bones, chronic arthritis and some tumors. 

• Ultrasound

  The use of diagnostic imaging allows our team of veterinary professionals to create extremely detailed images of your pet's internal structures.

  With ultrasound imaging, part of the body is exposed to high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. 

  Since ultrasound images are captured in real-time, we can see the structure and movement of your pet's internal organs, in addition to blood flowing through the blood vessels. 

  Having this valuable technology at our disposal in our in-house lab means that your dog or cat's condition can be diagnosed quickly, and treatment can begin sooner. 

• Bloodwork

  At our vet lab in Smokey Point, we are able to run a number of common and specialized blood tests to determine the health of your pet and to diagnose illness.

  Some of the most common veterinary blood tests we do are CBC (complete blood count), white blood count, hemoglobin and MCHC, hematocrit, platelets, eosinophils, and blood serum profile. 

• Urinalysis

  Urinalysis is a key diagnostic test that provides your vet with essential insights into the physical and chemical properties of your pet's urine.

  Urinalysis is primarily used to assess the health of your animal's kidneys and urinary tract system, but it can also be helpful in detecting issues in other organ systems and is important for diagnosing metabolic diseases such as diabetes.

  This is a valuable diagnostic test for both healthy and sick animals and should be included in any comprehensive evaluation of your pet's overall health. 

• Fecal Exams

  A fecal exam is the microscopic examination of your pet's feces, which can be done at our in-house vet lab in Smokey Point.

  The ultimate goal of a fecal exam is to identify and treat any GI infections that could be compromising your pet's health and even the health of your family. Fecals allow your vet to determine if your pet has intestinal parasites such as roundworms or hookworms. 

  Parasites can make pets uncomfortable and irritable and lead to more serious conditions. Some can even be transmitted to humans.

  Since these parasites live in your pet’s gastrointestinal tract, they are often hidden from view. The only way to detect them is with a fecal exam.

  Annual fecal examinations should be a vital part of every pet's routine wellness exam.  

• Digital Dental X-Rays

  If your cat or dog is suffering from periodontal disease, much of this damage occurs below the gum line, where it can't be easily seen. Digital dental X-rays help our veterinarians assess your pet's oral health.

  Digital X-rays are safer for your pet. They allow our team of veterinary professionals to examine the roots, bones and internal anatomy of your cat or dog's teeth.

  With digital X-rays, the risk of radiation exposure for your pet is significantly lower than with traditional X-ray technology. We are able to see below the surface of your pet's gum line to fully evaluate each tooth.

  This technology allows your veterinarian to see results immediately and then project them onto a computer screen to review.