Any good doctor knows you can’t always do it alone. Only by being part of a well-integrated and broad ranging team of general practitioners and board-certified specialists can the very best and most advanced medical and surgical care be accomplished. We have close communication and frequent referrals to many excellent board-certified specialists in the nearby area when patients have special needs.
Veterinary Surgical Center (VSC):
The board-certified surgeons of the VSC travel to Winchester twice weekly for more specialized procedures such as TPLO cruciate repair, pelvic fractures, and advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries.
Radiocat:
Radiation therapy for permanent thyroid correction without lifelong medication or surgical removal of the gland. Completed in 4 days without any anesthesia or significant side effects.
CT/MRI scans:
At the Life Center in Leesburg and Iams Imaging Center in Northern Virginia- particularly useful for evaluating sinus, nasal, and spinal disease, aas well as evaluating questionable cancers for surgical removal and involvement in local tissues.
Bush Veterinary Neurology Service (BVNS):
Dr. Bush, a board-certified neurologist in Leesburg, for intervertebral disk surgery to alleviate ruptured disk material in the spinal canal as well as other general neurological referrals.
Ophthalmology:
Several area board-certified opthalmologists for specialty procedures such as glaucoma surgery, and cataract phacoemulsification.
Radiation Therapy:
Two referral centers in the northern Virginia area for radiation therapy referral for responsive conditions (i.e. following incomplete mast cell tumor removal and mediastinal lymphoma in cats)
Cardiology:
Dr. Tyrell in Leesburg, a board-certified cardiologist, for breeding certifcation, screening for early congenital heart disease, guiding therapy for more advanced cardiac cases diagnosed and/or treated at LHAH, or cases owners prefer a board-certified appoinment over in-house evaluation, PDA coil implantation, balloon valvoplasty for pulmonic stenosis, and other advanced cardiac services.
Additional board-certified referrals available for Dermatology, Dentistry, and Internal Medicine.
FAQs
Do I need to have an appointment?
A: Yes, patients are seen by appointment. Should you have an emergency during regular office hours, please call so that we may assist you as quickly as possible.
What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?
A: This is a blood test that is run here in the hospital prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet.
