Ultrasound Referral Process
If you are a primary care veterinarian, learn how to refer a patient for an ultrasound, and and what to expect throughout the process.
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Step 1: Complete Online Transfer Form
Complete our online referral form below. The form will allow you to upload any medical notes, radiographs, bloodwork, etc. Our referral coordinator will confirm with your hospital all necessary documents and diagnostics were received.
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Step 2: Appointment Scheduling & Confirmation
Our referral coordinator will contact the pet owner and schedule an appointment with them directly.
We will also send you a confirmation of their appointment date and time.
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Step 3: Sharing Patient Records
After the pet’s appointment with the specialty service requested, all records will be sent to referring veterinarians for review.
If at any point there are questions regarding the case, our specialists will be happy to set up a time to chat.
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Our goal is to work together to provide the best standard of care. This means being available to discuss ongoing cases between our ER veterinarians, specialists and referring veterinarians.
Outpatient Ultrasound Referral Form
If you are a referring veterinarian, please complete the form below.
This form is to be filled out for patients not being sent for consult with a specialist. The ultrasound will be performed but the specialist will not discuss results. The report will be emailed to the referring veterinarian to be discussed with the owner.
Any FNA samples will be sent with the owner to be submitted for cytology by the referring veterinarian. If you wish the patient to have a consult with the Internal Medicine specialist, please fill out the specialty referral form and select Internal Medicine.
Outpatient Ultrasound Referrals
Caring for Pets in Atlantic Canada
Our specialists are pleased to accept new patients by referral from primary care veterinarians. Our emergency service welcomes all clients – 24/7/365.