We Go Deeper
Advanced diagnostics saves lives.
X-Ray
We provide on-site digital radiology services yielding virtually instantaneous high quality radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders.
Radiographs performed at the BVC are further reviewed by our contracted Board Certified Radiologists
providing our clients and their pets with a
robust level of diagnostic interpretation.
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Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound imaging is a safe, non-invasive imaging modality available to our patients. Our daily in-house ultrasound capability
provides a powerful immediate site of care diagnostic tool that can help reveal abnormalities not detectable by radiographs and laboratory testing.
Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) provides important information regarding the structure and blood flow of the heart. Ultrasound can also be used to assess internal organs, detect the presence of fluid accumulation in the chest or abdomen, reveal otherwise undetected cancers, obstructions or growths. It can also be used to identify focal systemic diseases as well as direct sampling of fluid or aspirates of organs.
Ultrasound technology is a highly advanced piece of machinery that uses ultrasonic waves to produce imagery within bodily structures. Doctors can use ultrasound as a powerful diagnostic tool that is both expedient and effective for our canine and feline patients. Dr. Esherick is a licensed general practitioner in small animal ultrasonography and is well versed in echocardiography. This particular imagery allows doctors to assess vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen and heart without the involvement of any harsh radiation waves. Ultrasound can also be utilized to perform biopsies and needle aspirates in “real time”.
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In-House Laboratory
Our in-house full service laboratory facilities provide for blood chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, cytological, bacterial culture
and parasite testing. Our laboratory allows us to obtain immediate point-of-care lab results in the event that your dog or cat's illness necessitates immediate
diagnosis and/or treatment. The Burlington Veterinary Center also partners with Idexx and several other commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized as well as routine testing.
The Burlington Veterinary Center is equipped with state of the art machinery that enables the doctors to assess blood chemistries in a matter of minutes. In house bloodwork is a powerful diagnostic tool often utilized for critical and sick patients in our hospital. The laboratory is also equipped to assess cytology's in hospital of fecal, ear, and skin specimens using a high definition microscope.
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