Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine is an internal medicine practice in Colorado Springs, CO. Procedures include Intensive Care Monitoring, Chemotherapy, and Endoscopy.
About
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine is a specialty practice focused on the diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical medical conditions in pets. The clinic is staffed by board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialists who utilize advanced diagnostic tools, including CT scanning, endoscopy, and ultrasound, to manage diseases such as kidney and liver failure, immune-mediated disorders, and cancer. The practice emphasizes a non-invasive approach to diagnostics and provides specialized therapeutic services, including chemotherapy and 24-hour intensive care monitoring for critically ill patients.
Located in Colorado Springs, the clinic operates as part of the Veterinary Specialty Center, a campus that provides access to various specialty and emergency services. The practice serves the Southern Colorado region, collaborating with primary care veterinarians to support a networked care system. They offer a range of patient comfort options, including private entrances and specialized exam rooms, to accommodate pets with varying temperaments and medical needs during their evaluations and treatments.
Surgical team
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Chris McReynolds
He founded the practice in 1999.
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Beck Ringdahl-Mayland
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Beck Mayland
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Keith
Procedures
- Intensive Care Monitoring
- Chemotherapy
- Endoscopy
Equipment
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Frequently asked questions
- What advanced diagnostic imaging services are available at Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine?
- The clinic offers several advanced diagnostic imaging services to evaluate internal conditions. These include CT scans, which provide detailed internal images through computed manipulation, and ultrasound, a non-invasive procedure that uses soundwaves to produce real-time images of internal organ systems. Additionally, the practice utilizes endoscopy, which involves using a small instrument with an attached camera to produce video from within various organ systems.
- Does the clinic provide cancer treatment for pets?
- Yes, the practice emphasizes cancer treatment for dogs and cats. They offer veterinary chemotherapy agents as part of a treatment plan to help improve the quality of life for pets diagnosed with cancer. The clinic also notes that they have the most experienced team treating cancer in southern Colorado, including a board-certified oncologist.
- What does it mean to be a board-certified veterinary internist?
- A board-certified veterinary internist is a veterinarian who has completed extensive advanced training beyond a four-year veterinary degree. This includes a one-year internship followed by a three-year residency under the guidance of other board-certified specialists. To achieve certification, they must publish original research in a peer-reviewed journal and pass an intensive, multi-day examination administered by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
- What types of medical conditions does the internal medicine team treat?
- The team provides evaluations and treatments for a wide variety of complex medical issues. This includes pets experiencing weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, kidney and liver disease, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, immune-mediated diseases, and anemia. They are equipped to handle both sudden and chronic signs of illness, regardless of whether the underlying cause is inflammatory, degenerative, infectious, traumatic, or related to cancer.