Internal Medicine is the branch of veterinary medicine focused on diagnosing and managing complex conditions that can affect multiple organ systems. These may include cancers, endocrine disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), as well as respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematologic, urinary, immune-mediated, infectious, liver, and other systemic diseases. At the Veterinary Emergency Clinic, neurological and cardiac conditions are cared for by our dedicated Neurology and Cardiology specialists, respectively.
Our Internal Medicine team includes Dr. Doug Mason, who is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), and Dr. Sanika Pandya, who has completed advanced residency training in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Together, they are supported by a skilled team of registered veterinary technicians, all committed to providing thoughtful, comprehensive care for your pet
After evaluating the patient, the internist will make recommendations for the most appropriate diagnostic testing for the animal, in order to properly establish the condition(s) involved and to determine the possible treatment options. Some of the advanced diagnostic procedures that may be recommended include:
- Specialized blood testing
- Ultrasound
- Abdominal
- Thoracic
- Soft tissue
- Biopsy via ultrasound guidance
- Radiographs
- Endoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Bronchoscopy (all sized dogs and cats)
- Rhinoscopy (all sized dogs and cats)
- Cystoscopy (all sized dogs except those less than 2 kg and female cats)
- Bone marrow evaluation
- Biopsies
- CT scan
As a part of the VEC’s diverse referral clinic, the Internal Medicine service has direct consultative access to veterinary specialists in various other disciplines, ensuring the most complete and integrated approach to each patient’s medical and surgical needs.
The VEC is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility. All patients requiring hospitalization will be closely monitored throughout the day and night by qualified veterinarians and registered veterinary technical staff. The comfort, safety and well being of the patient are their primary concern.
Consultations with Drs. Mason and Pandya are available by referral from a primary care veterinarian.
