What is the process for a telecardiology appointment at CVCA?

When you make an appointment with our TeleCardiology service, one of our team members will check you in and escort your pet back for echocardiology imaging. You can wait in the lobby. After imaging, your pet is returned to you. Our team transfers images to a boarded cardiologist for review, who sends a report to your primary veterinarian within 48 hours.

Who reviews the echocardiology images for TeleCardiology by CVCA?

After echocardiology imaging is completed, the images of your pet are transferred to a boarded cardiologist for review. This specialist then sends a comprehensive report to your primary veterinarian within 48 hours of your appointment. Your primary veterinarian will then review all results and recommendations with you.

What type of specialist is Derek Hanes at TeleCardiology by CVCA?

Derek Hanes, DVM, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) at TeleCardiology by CVCA. As a boarded cardiologist, he is involved in the review of echocardiology images and provides comprehensive reports to primary veterinarians.

How can pet owners obtain prescribed medications from CVCA?

Pet owners can easily get medications prescribed by their veterinary cardiologist through the CVCA Pharmacy. Medications can be ordered online and sent directly to the pet owner's address, simplifying the process of obtaining necessary treatments for their pets.

Why might a pet need to see a board-certified veterinary cardiologist?

Seeing a board-certified veterinary cardiologist is the ideal way to determine the severity and treatment options for pets with heart disease. These specialists have four additional years of advanced training after veterinary school and pass rigorous testing to demonstrate their expertise in cardiology.

TeleCardiology by CVCA

TeleCardiology by CVCA is a general practice practice in Flower Mound, TX.

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About

TeleCardiology by CVCA specializes in veterinary cardiology services, offering echocardiology imaging for pets. After imaging, a boarded cardiologist reviews the results and sends a comprehensive report to the pet's primary veterinarian within 48 hours. The team includes Derek Hanes, DVM, a Diplomate of ACVIM (Cardiology), and provides access to a dedicated Cardio Pharmacy for prescribed medications.

This clinic operates within the Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center, providing a focused telecardiology service. Pet owners can schedule appointments through a patient portal or by phone for urgent needs, while primary care veterinarians can refer patients using a dedicated form.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the process for a telecardiology appointment at CVCA?: When you make an appointment with our TeleCardiology service, one of our team members will check you in and escort your pet back for echocardiology imaging. You can wait in the lobby. After imaging, your pet is returned to you. Our team transfers images to a boarded cardiologist for review, who sends a report to your primary veterinarian within 48 hours.
Who reviews the echocardiology images for TeleCardiology by CVCA?: After echocardiology imaging is completed, the images of your pet are transferred to a boarded cardiologist for review. This specialist then sends a comprehensive report to your primary veterinarian within 48 hours of your appointment. Your primary veterinarian will then review all results and recommendations with you.
What type of specialist is Derek Hanes at TeleCardiology by CVCA?: Derek Hanes, DVM, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) at TeleCardiology by CVCA. As a boarded cardiologist, he is involved in the review of echocardiology images and provides comprehensive reports to primary veterinarians.
How can pet owners obtain prescribed medications from CVCA?: Pet owners can easily get medications prescribed by their veterinary cardiologist through the CVCA Pharmacy. Medications can be ordered online and sent directly to the pet owner's address, simplifying the process of obtaining necessary treatments for their pets.
Why might a pet need to see a board-certified veterinary cardiologist?: Seeing a board-certified veterinary cardiologist is the ideal way to determine the severity and treatment options for pets with heart disease. These specialists have four additional years of advanced training after veterinary school and pass rigorous testing to demonstrate their expertise in cardiology.

Contact & hours

Address

3905 Long Prairie Rd Building 1
Flower Mound

Phone

(682) 200-7471

Website

cvcavets.com/locations/dallas-telecardiology-by-cvca

4.9 · 73 Google reviews

Recent reviews

3 months ago

Tasha

I went here for the first time today (my dog has a heart murmur) and they surely have the friendliest staff in DFW. They turned on the TV for me while I waited. They gave me coffee, water and snacks. They really went above and beyond to take care of both me (while I waited) and my dog. I’m so glad my vet referred me here. Even if it far it was definitely worth the drive.
5 months ago

Dorene Black

I am very pleased with the services provided for my small dog. Everyone was very helpful with scheduling. The team actually changed their lunch time so I could bring my dog in for his testing. They were very gentle with him.
6 months ago

Jan McCleskey

This is just about the ultrasound/ assessment by the tech team, not the vets. Excellent: My vet thought the report was very detailed. I think the assessment was excellent also. Thank you. I very much liked the person doing the echo. Needs MUCH improvement: 1. Website says pet parent can go in with their dog. They would not even entertain that idea and said I could take him home if I was not comfortable. Then when my dog was stressed, they came and got me (and he was much better). Thank you. 2. Client report was sent to me. NOTE: My vet had forwarded all reports. I paid for these services and for you to send only the client report to me is not cool. I would not have known if my vet had not sent everything. As a pet parent I want ALL medical records. There were FOUR records, I received only the client report. I felt like the services and exam were excellent. As a pet parent, I felt like I was not treated with the respect that I would like as the primary team member of my dogs health. The above needs changing, and/or be honest on your website. The staff was friendly and matter of fact, they were just following protocol. I would not have booked an appointment if I knew that I would not be allowed to be with my dog. He is highly trained, I need to keep him comfortable with people and stressful experiences at a minimum as he is highly competitive in many dog sports. Rating is a 4 only because the medical side was excellent (the report would rate a 5). I was impressed with many staff. Most people would not really care if they want only the client report and they probably are fine with a dog going in themselves for the exam. The dog had to lay still with 2 people holding him for almost 30 minutes. To me, being with the dog was essential to make him comfortable. I did not talk or bother the staff. I simply stroked his head with an occasional "good stay", "good boy" and you could see his heart rate go down. ALL records should be forwarded to the pet parent. I feel like this place would get an excellent rating otherwise.

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8 months ago

Sophia Pignetti

The team have been absolutely incredible in every interaction. Every phone call and every aspect of the visit was excellent. The admin all all so kind and loved on my dog the minute I walked in. The tech who did my dog's echo was so kind and loving towards my dog. We barely had to wait when we got there, the procedure went well. My dog felt so safe she fell asleep during the echo! She is 3 yrs old, and usually nervous at vets, so this says alot about the team! The waiting room is the best I've been in. Clean, spacious, snacks, coffee, and water all complimentary. Amazing place. Wish we lived closer!
7 months ago

Joane Pappas White

The staff was wonderful with Willow. The scans were in our Vet's office the next morning and we were able to implement Willow's treatment protocol immediately.

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