our Philosophy

Ultrasound is an advanced diagnostic tool that requires great technical skill and advanced medicine experience. The patient well-being is always the first priority when advanced diagnostics are employed. Invasive procedures like biopsy will always be considered in coordination with the primary care veterinarian with regard to patient health status and risk involved.

There is tremendous value in knowing what is normal! An ultrasound exam which does not yield a specific explanation for the clinical signs presented does in fact rule-out other significant differentials. This provides great peace of mind for the practitioner and owner.

It is dangerous practice to only examine part of the abdomen – all organs must be examined every time to ensure there is no occult pathology in another organ system which would limit the patient's response to therapy for the chief complaint.

Image quality is completely dependent upon the latest and best technology available.

VSI does not intend to replace specialty referral however intends to assist the general practitioner in providing the highest quality medicine and diagnostic capability possible in a general practice. When referral is indicated, VSI will strongly recommend referring to a specialist.