Gagemount Animal Hospital wants its patients to have the best possible outcome. This is why we sometimes makes the decision to refer patients to veterinarian specialists or specialty clinics when advanced training or equipment will be beneficial.
Our vets make every effort to stay current and skilled in many aspects of animal health. However, board-certified specialists have extensive experience and training in a particular area of vet medicine or surgery. And specialty clinics and university-affiliated referral centres have specialized equipment to perform procedures that are not routinely undertaken by general practitioners.
Be assured that when we refer a patient to another hospital, we continue to stay involved with his or her care, consulting with the treating specialist and often providing any needed follow-up care and rehabilitation.