West Texas Veterinary Specialists provides board-certified veterinary internal medicine diagnostic procedures for dogs and cats with complex or chronic medical conditions. Services include advanced imaging, endoscopy, fluid and tissue sampling, and specialty diagnostics involving the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematologic systems.
All internal medicine procedures are referral-based and coordinated directly with the primary care veterinarian at participating hospitals across Lubbock and the greater West Texas region, supporting continuity of care and accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Abdominocentesis
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Balloon dilation of benign esophageal stricture
- Bone Marrow aspirate/biopsy
- Cerebrospinal Aspirate (CSF tap)
- ECG, 6-Lead (Electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiogram
- Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Pregnancy Evaluation
- Rhinoscopy
- Thoracocentesis
- Tracheobronchoscopy
- Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirate
- Urethroscopy
- Veterinary Specialty Consultation
FAQ
What internal medicine procedures are commonly performed?
Veterinary internal medicine procedures focus on advanced diagnostics used to investigate complex or chronic medical conditions in dogs and cats. Common procedures include abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, echocardiography, ultrasound-guided fluid and tissue sampling, and specialty diagnostics involving the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematologic systems.
When should my veterinarian refer a pet to internal medicine?
Pets are often referred to a veterinary internal medicine specialist when a medical condition is complex, chronic, difficult to diagnose, or not responding as expected to initial treatment. Referral allows access to advanced diagnostics and specialist case management while maintaining collaboration with the primary care veterinarian.
Are internal medicine procedures performed in the referring clinic?
Yes. West Texas Veterinary Specialists provides mobile internal medicine services, allowing many diagnostic procedures to be performed on-site at participating referring veterinary hospitals. This supports continuity of care and close coordination with the primary care veterinarian.