​Diagnostics

Pets cannot verbally tell us when something is wrong. Therefore, many of their illnesses are present for long periods of time before they are noticed. This is why it is imperative to have illnesses diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. At AVC, we understand this and maintain a full range of in-house diagnostics that allow our veterinarians to diagnose and treat most illnesses immediately.

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Full In-House Lab

• Using our cutting-edge in-house lab, we are able to conduct tests on blood count, internal organs, urinalysis, parasites, thyroid,  and heartworms.
• Most tests can be completed within your appointment time. Our ability to give you results immediately allows us to help treat your pet immediately.

Digital Radiography

• Our digital radiography machine screens for cancers, fractures, obstructions, gastrointestinal disease, and respiratory diseases.
• This technologically advanced digital radiography machine captures an image every 8 seconds. This allows for a significantly less stressful experience for pets since wait time is minimal between images. After the images are taken, they can be instantly viewed on our room monitors or handheld iPads within each treatment room. Additionally, at the click of a button, the digital images that are taken can be emailed to you as well as to referral doctors.

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Ultrasound

• This diagnostic machinery provides a non-invasive, low-stress way to diagnose and treat many serious health conditions within the time frame of your visit.
• Ultrasonography can help us to discover and diagnose fluid in the abdomen, cancers, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, gallbladder disease, some bladder stones, inflammation, and many other conditions.
• Dr. Hicks is our trained ultrasonographer and is proficient in abdominal ultrasonography and is able to screen for many cardiac conditions as well.