Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center
Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center is a veterinary practice in Boerne, TX.
About
Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center provides advanced care focusing on internal medicine, diagnostics, and hospitalization for stable and critical pets. The clinic's veterinarians have undergone intensive training in understanding and treating complex internal body system diseases. Services include specialized procedures like endoscopy, advanced ultrasonography, and management of conditions such as endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and various cancers.
The center serves as a referral facility for general practice veterinarians, handling cases that require specialized diagnostics or hospitalization. They are co-located with Hill Country Animal Emergency Hospital and Hill Country Veterinary Surgical Specialty. For emergencies outside business hours, clients are directed to the co-located emergency hospital.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of internal medicine conditions does Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center specialize in treating?
- The center focuses on a range of internal medicine disciplines including endocrinology, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology, immunology, infectious diseases, nephrology/urology, hepatology, neurology, respiratory diseases, and oncology. They also provide intensive care for pets with complex illnesses.
- Does Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center offer advanced diagnostic imaging or procedures?
- Yes, the center offers advanced diagnostics such as walk-in diagnostic ultrasonography on a space-available basis, ultrasound-guided aspirations and biopsies, and bone marrow aspirations. They also perform endoscopic procedures like foreign body removal, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, colonoscopy, cystoscopy, and vaginoscopy.
- Are there board-certified internal medicine specialists at Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center?
- Yes, Dr. Jacob L. Barnoski is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine), having completed his residency in 2017. Dr. Douglas Owens also completed a three-year residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
- What is the process for a general veterinarian to refer a case to Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center?
- Doctor-to-Doctor referrals or consults are available by phone for referring veterinarians. Patient records should be forwarded to [email protected]. The center also handles time-sensitive transfers from veterinary practices on a case-by-case basis, coordinated through doctor consultation.
- Does the clinic provide care for critically ill patients requiring hospitalization?
- Yes, the Veterinary Internal Medicine & Diagnostic Center provides patient hospitalization and advanced care for critically ill patients. This includes managing respiratory, cardiac, and other complex illnesses, reflecting their focus on internal medicine and diagnostics for both stable and critical care pets.