Category: News
What is a DVM Sonographer?
Great question! We’re so glad you asked. When we humans need an ultrasound, a trained sonographer (who is not a doctor) performs the imaging, which is then interpreted by an MD radiologist and reported to the attending physician. Historically, veterinary radiologists have been the only ones who perform animal ultrasounds, but veterinary radiologists are in …
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COVID-19 Update
Our doors are open for patient drop-off only. Clients with “waiting” appointments are asked to wait in their cars once we receive their pet. The doctor will call with preliminary results once the ultrasound is complete. In order to keep everyone safe: • Masks are required when interacting with our staff, both indoors and with …
Labor Day Closure
We will be closed Monday, Sept 6th for Labor Day. Hoping everyone is enjoying the last days of summer!
Practice Announcement Regarding Teleradiology
To our RDVM, We are writing to share the news that, effective August 1, Northwest Veterinary Imaging will be split into two practices, teleradiology and ultrasound. Our teleradiology practice will merge with IDEXX Telemedicine. Recent growth in the DICOM caseload has presented a significant challenge to the practice. Steve has shouldered the bulk of this …
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COVID-19 Update
We are pleased to announce that we are welcoming clients back into our clinic for in-person drop-off and client-waiting appointments starting July 19, 2021. In order to keep everyone safe: • Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. • Our lobby is limited to 3 people at one time. • Exam rooms are limited to …
Memorial Day Closure
We will be closed Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend.
New Year’s Day Closure
Our office will be closed Friday, January 1st. Reports for regular cases submitted on New Year’s Eve and Day will be available on Saturday, January 2nd. STAT cases will be prioritized for interpretation on Saturday morning. We will do our best to accommodate your most emergent requests but our normal turnaround times will not be in effect …
Holiday Closures
Our office will be closed December 24th and 25th. Reports for regular cases submitted on Dec 24th and 25th will be available on Saturday, December 26th. STAT cases will be prioritized for interpretation on Saturday morning. We will do our best to accommodate your most emergent requests but our normal turnaround times will not be in effect during this …
Thanksgiving Day Closure
We will be closed Thursday, Nov 26th for Thanksgiving Day. STAT cases submitted on Thursday will be reported first thing Friday morning. Regular cases submitted on Wednesday will be reported Friday. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
Labor Day Closure
We will be closed Monday, Sept 7th for Labor Day. Hoping everyone is enjoying the last days of summer!
Happy 4th!
We will be closed Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Memorial Day Closure
We will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend.
COVID-19 Update
To our referring veterinary community: We hope that this finds you, your staff and your families doing well during this alarming and unprecedented time. We appreciate the opportunity to provide imaging services for your patients and we want to make sure that you know that we are working hard to minimize the risks of exposure …
Coronaviruses: A Familiar Foe for Veterinarians
Veterinarians are no strangers to the challenges presented by coronaviruses. We deal with a variety of them in small, large and exotic animal medicine. While some of these viruses cause only mild disease and stay at relatively low prevalence within their species, others produce emotional and economic losses similar to what our species is experiencing …
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Reminder: New Fee Schedule Takes Effect January 1
Please call our office if you misplaced your 2020 fee sheet. We are happy to email or snail mail a new one. Thanks to everyone for a great year. We look forward to seeing you in 2020!
Holiday Closures
We will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days with limited mobile ultrasound service in the days surrounding all three holidays. We wish everyone a cozy winter holiday season.
Labor Day Closure
We will be closed Monday, Sept 2nd for Labor Day. Hoping everyone is enjoying the last days of summer!
Important: Possible STAT delay on Saturday, August 10
PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR DOCTORS AND SUPPORT STAFF This notice is to inform you of the possibility of a delay in STAT service on Saturday, August 10th. Dr. Pokorny will be out of internet range from 12pm – 6pm. We will work with our consultants to interpret cases as quickly as possible, however, with the loss of support for backup …
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Happy 4th!
We will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!