Additional Services
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| The following services are shared by all hospital departments. |
| Over the years we have made many changes to our hospital in order to accommodate the latest in technology. Our staff is constantly training for the future because there will always be improvements in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to best serve our patients. |
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In House Laboratory - Our In-House laboratory
allows clinicians to get “STAT” blood test results in the shortest
possible time. This is particularly important in critical care
and emergency cases where every minute can count. Our laboratory
is capable of running blood chemistry tests, complete blood counts,
urinalysis, bacterial cultures, and many other diagnostic tests.
Our department head, Ann Martin, BS, MT (ASCP), CCT, leads a
staff of trained technicians who are on site seven days a week. |
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Reference Laboratories -
Since many laboratory tests are unique we utilize the expertise of several outside reference laboratories to insure the most accurate diagnostic testing for each pet. In many cases these laboratories are associated with Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and include the Universities of Minnesota, Florida, Colorado, and others. |
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Imaging Department -
In 2006, NEAMC went digital. We no longer take conventional "x-rays", but are now able to take digital images that in many ways are similar to digital cameras. Because the digital images can be enhanced veterinarians can "see" much greater detail than was previously possible. This additional information greatly increases diagnostic information. In the past very few veterinary hospitals had a radiologist on staff and mailing films might involve several days waiting for an opinion. Our consulting radiologists are Mark Saunders, DVM Diplomate of the American College of Radiology and Lynn Walker, DVM. They also can participate in "real time" during special studies such as myelograms or intravenous pyelograms. They can view the digital x-ray of a patient six seconds after the image has been taken. Digital images can be retrieved with the click of a button for review and can also be sent to referring veterinarians in the form of a CD that can be viewed on any conventional PC. Digital radiology represents a major change in the way veterinary medicine is practiced. |
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In addition to x-ray imaging, the New England Animal Medical Center also has ultrasound imaging available. Ultrasound allows veterinarians to see a "live" picture of internal tissues. There is no pain associated with the procedure and veterinarians can obtain a great deal of diagnostic information. Cardiac ultrasounds (echocardiograms) are performed by Dr. Mark Stamoulis, a board-certified cardiologist. These studies allow a view of heart structures as well as function. Abdominal ultrasounds are performed by Dr. Alan Glazer, a board-certified internist, as well as Dr. Stamoulis. Many disease conditions are best evaluated by ultrasound examination. |
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Blood Bank - Being prepared to treat emergency
cases requires access to a constant supply of whole blood,
packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and many other
blood products. We have a blood donor program where most of
our donors are pets of the NEAMC staff. These well screened
dogs and cats are able to periodically donate blood. We also
have a special centrifuge that allows us to separate blood
into its various components for long term storage. In addition
we utilize regional blood banks when necessary to maintain
an adequate stock of fresh frozen plasma and other life saving
blood components. |
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Continuing Education Department -
There are several aspects to our continuing education efforts.
There are informal components such as the twice daily “rounds” in
which case progress is discussed and every veterinarian is
able to express an opinion or to ask questions of his or her
colleagues about each case. There are also formal programs
for both veterinarians and technicians. We have an extensive
In House continuing education program that includes weekly
meetings for interns, residents, and staff doctors to discuss
the latest Veterinary Journal articles and advanced techniques
in internal medicine and surgery. We also invite specialists
in several fields who provide us with the latest information
about their field. We invite, as our guests, veterinary colleagues
from surrounding practices to join with the NEAMC staff at
these larger lectures. Additionally we have specialists present “wet
labs” or practical teaching demonstrations to small groups
of NEAMC veterinarians and technicians. We also provide regular
veterinary technician seminars where NEAMC technicians and
technicians from many surrounding practices can update their
skills and knowledge in a wide range of specialties. |
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Financial Department-
Developed to help clients work out different payment options
for the cost of the veterinary health care their pets require
or have received. We understand that veterinary
care can be expensive- especially for critically injured or ill
pets. However, we try to make it as affordable as possible given
the exurbanite costs we incur running the hospital including
paying for upgraded medical equipment, medications, employee
salaries, insurance, & continuing education, the hospital
facilities itself, and all of the other costs of doing business. |
| "Growing
to meet the ever changing client and patient needs" |
