Serving the Greater Houston Area
We are committed to providing the highest quality care. Our outpatient procedures are performed by skilled veterinary residents in pursuit of Board Certification in Radiology. Under the close mentorship of our Board Certified Radiologists, our residents gain hands-on training, cultivate a deep understanding of anatomy and pathology. They often bring fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn, which contributes to more thorough examinations and greater accuracy in diagnosis. By applying their knowledge to real-world cases, they enhance their clinical reasoning, enabling them to make accurate diagnoses and effective treatment recommendations.
When your outpatients are referred to VitalRADS, you can rest assured they’ll receive the consistent, high-quality care and dedicated attention that’s a hallmark of a Board Certified Radiologist. Our commitment is to provide every patient with the thorough radiology service and precise interpretation they deserve.
Scheduling is easy as 1, 2, 3!
At VitalRADS we know efficiency is important to your practice. We have created an easy referral process to streamline your workflow and patient results!

Step 1
To initiate a patient referral, the referring veterinarian will complete the referral form, providing detailed medical history and all relevant patient information.

Step 2
The VitalRADS® team will contact
the client directly to schedule the appointment and collect payment.
(Clinic will not billed unless requested.)

Step 3
Once the scan is completed, our
Board-Certified specialists will
reach out directly to the referring
Veterinarian to discuss the findings
and provide a written report.
Clinical Indicators For:
ABDOMINAL ULTRAOUND
• Organomegaly
• GI Ileus
• Mass Lesions
• Abnormal Abdominal Palpation
• Persistent GI Symptoms
• Abnormal Blood Work
• Pneumoperitoneum
• Peritoneal Effusion
THORACIC ULTRASOUND
• Mediastinal Mass
• Pleural Effusion
ECHOCARDIOGRAM
• Cardiomegaly
• Heart Murmur
• Abnormal EKG
• Syncopal Episode
• Pleural Effusion
• Pericardial Effusion
US – GUIDED FNA + CYTOLOGY
• Internal & Subcutaneous Masses
• Fluid-filled Structures & Effusions
• Bone Lesions
US – GUIDED FNA + CYTOLOGY
• UTI
• Hematuria
• Pollakiuria
• Polyuria or Polydipsia
• Bladder Inflamation and/or Stones
• Evaluation of Renal Function