Veterinary Cardiology Phoenix, Arizona

A veterinary cardiologist has undergone four years of post-undergraduate school education to become a veterinarian, one or more years of an internship, and three additional years of a cardiology residency sanctioned by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Cardiology specialists that have successfully completed their program and passed their examinations are referred to as “Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine subspecialty Cardiology” or “Board-certified cardiologists.”

Most board-certified cardiologists work at large hospitals or referral centers, allowing them access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and support staff that may not be available to your primary care veterinarian. Echocardiograms, ultrasound examinations of the heart, are the most common diagnostic test a cardiologist performs. Some cardiologists travel from hospital-to-hospital to perform this test as part of a mobile cardiology practice.

Veterinary cardiologists are dedicated to providing the very best medical care. They also act as a resource for your family veterinarian by providing consultations on difficult or unusual cases. With their advanced training, these specialists offer expertise that ensures the best possible outcome for you and your pet.

How do I know if my pet needs to see a Cardiologist Phoenix?

Many pets do not experience obvious symptoms of cardiac disease. For this reason, a yearly physical examination of your pet should be performed by your primary care veterinarian. As part of this physical examination, they will evaluate the heart sounds and heart rhythm. If any irregularities or heart murmur (abnormal heart sound) are heard, further consultation with a veterinary cardiologist should be considered. Other symptoms you may note at home that would indicate further evaluation by a cardiologist include:

• Shortness of breath
• Coughing/ Difficulty breathing
• Exercise intolerance
• Bloating or swelling of the abdomen
• Weakness or Collapsing episodes

Schedule a Consultation

At Gilbert Queen Creek Emergency Veterinarian & Pet Urgent Care, we offer two different appointments: in-person consultations and drop-off appointments.

• In-person consultations include an opportunity to meet the cardiologist, discuss the findings of the diagnostic tests and treatment plan, and ask any lingering questions. These appointments are often one hour in duration.
• Drop-off appointments are also directly overseen by the veterinary cardiologist. They will interpret the test results and give treatment recommendations to the Gilbert Queen Creek Emergency veterinarian, who will go over these findings with you at the time of pickup. Most drop-off patients should plan to be at the hospital for a couple of hours.

For both appointment types, the patient’s complete records are reviewed if available, an in-depth report including measurements is generated, and follow-up communication is available. You will receive this report once completed in a digital form.

Appointments are limited, give us a call today to get your pet scheduled.