Internal Medicine Veterinarians

Veterinarians and pet parents from across Pennsylvania rely on VREC for the most challenging cases.

The Internal Medicine team works closely with your family veterinarian to diagnose perplexing problems, then establishes a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. In addition, our entire team of veterinarians in various disciplines routinely collaborate on challenging cases to ensure the most comprehensive care.

Just like us, animals can develop illnesses requiring the expertise, knowledge and experience of an internal medicine professional. The Internal Medicine Department at Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is comprised of an internist and internal medicine technicians who are leaders in their field in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine and hematologic systems. The service in conjunction with all the services available at VREC, provides 24/7 care for patients requiring hospitalization with a combined staff of referral veterinarians, emergency service veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

The Internal Medicine team works closely with your family veterinarian to diagnose perplexing problems, then establishes a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. In addition, our entire team of veterinarians in various disciplines routinely collaborates on challenging cases to ensure the most comprehensive care.

VREC provides abdominal ultrasounds for liver, gall bladder, spleen, kidney, pancreatic and bladder problems; endoscopic procedures involving the lungs, stomach, small intestine, colon and nose; and treatment for endocrine problems such as diabetes mellitus, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease and hyperthyroidism.

Why Choose VREC for Internal Medicine?

The Internal Medicine department is committed to offering the very best; which means employing advanced technology in a welcoming environment. VREC also collaborates with other veterinarians in many other medical services, that further accentuate the level of care that we can provide. We take pride in offering advanced, affordable veterinary care provided by a consistent staff of doctors.

Internal Medicine Procedures – an example listing of services/procedures offered

• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Ultrasound guided biopsies
• Bronchoscopy
• Transtracheal wash
• Gastroscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Rhinoscopy
• Endoscopic feeding tube placement (PEG tube)
• Cystocopy
• CSF Tap
• I-131 Radioactive Iodine for hyperthyroidism