AVI offers mobile veterinary sonography in select US cities and a full range of imaging interpretation services including radiographs, CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound!

Our mobile ultrasound machines and expertise come to you! We typically set up in a quiet, dark room in your clinic which will not interrupt your workflow. Examination rooms often work well for this purpose.

We offer services near Boston, Los Angeles, Manhattan, San Francisco, and Seattle. See booking or contact us for details!

An ARDMS-certified sonographer is a person who has graduated an accredited medical ultrasound program, demonstrated competence in performing ultrasounds under the supervision of licensed physicians, and passed the requisite examinations for their specialty. This credential is provided by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

In addition to the above, our RDMS sonographers have received years of radiologist-supervised training performing ultrasounds on veterinary patients.

This depends on the type of exam being performed and the patient’s comfort. To optimize patient care and diagnostic image quality we may recommend sedation for some patients, particularly those with abdominal discomfort or anxiety. We always recommend an individualized sedation and analgesic plan.

Most abdominal ultrasounds, musculoskeletal ultrasounds, and echocardiograms take 30-45 minutes to complete. Neck ultrasound are shorter, often 15-20 minutes.

All ultrasound exams are reviewed by radiologists except echocardiograms, which are reviewed by cardiologists!

Radiologist reports are returned to your clinic within 24 hours of the imaging studies performed.

Yes, in most cases you will need a referral from your veterinarian to schedule an ultrasound with AVI.  Please contact our office to learn more!

AVI is a group of veterinary imaging experts who work together to provide mobile ultrasounds to the pets who need it most. We pack up our specialized imaging equipment and perform ultrasound exams for your pet at your regular veterinary hospital. After your pet’s imaging exam is complete, your veterinarian will be given a written diagnostic report from our specialists.

Most abdominal ultrasounds, musculoskeletal ultrasounds, and echocardiograms take 30-45 minutes to complete. Neck ultrasound are shorter, often 15-20 minutes.

Many pets can have abdominal ultrasound exams without sedation. However, if your pet is anxious, painful, or receiving specific types of exams brief sedation and/or pain medication may be recommended to ensure their comfort and allow accurate imaging diagnosis.

Ultrasound waves cannot effectively travel through fur and trapped air. In order for us to obtain a clear image the ultrasound probe needs to directly contact your pet’s skin. We use pet-safe ultrasound gel on the skin to further improve diagnostic quality.

An ACVR board-certified radiologist is a veterinarian who has received additional, extensive training in diagnostic imaging and has passed the American College of Veterinary Radiology board certification exam. These specialists typically have 4-6 years of additional education after earning their veterinary degree. They are experts in obtaining and interpreting all types of medical imaging.

An ARDMS-certified sonographer is a person who has graduated an accredited medical ultrasound program, demonstrated competence in performing ultrasounds under the supervision of licensed physicians, and passed the requisite examinations for their specialty. This credential is provided by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

In addition to the above, the RDMS sonographers of AVI have received years of radiologist-supervised training performing ultrasounds on veterinary patients.

After completing your pet’s ultrasound exam AVI will return a comprehensive written report to your veterinarian within 24 hours. Your veterinarian will relay these results to you.

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