Advanced care services are services that go above and beyond what a general hospital visit may be for your pets. Advanced services may be items such as specialized surgeries, eye treatment, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, or therapies. Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about our services in advanced care.
Class IV laser therapy utilizes infrared light which interacts with tissues at the cellular level. Metabolic activity increases within the cell, producing a cascade of beneficial effects. Laser therapy decreases pain and inflammation and promotes faster healing time.... Read more
Our hospital offers a number of diagnostic imaging services. Diagnostic imaging refers to the techniques and processes used to create images of your pet's body or body parts for medical purposes. .... Read more
Radiology (X-Ray) is a frequently used diagnostic imaging tool which provides our veterinarians with a view of your pet’s internal body systems and the skeletal system. Our hospital is proud to offer state-of-the-art digital radiology services. Using digital radiography, your pet’s veterinarian can view images of your pet’s body and internal organs to assist in determining if your pet’s systems are normal, and the diagnosis and re-evaluation of medical conditions or trauma.... Read more
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound (sonogram) exam of the heart. Many times both radiographs (X-rays) and ultrasound of the heart are recommended for best evaluation of heart disease. X-rays show the size, shape and position of the heart and the ultrasound allows your veterinarian to see the internal structure and function of the heart.... Read more
VCA Irvine University Park Animal Hospital provides soft tissue surgeries for a variety of different conditions. Our surgeons are experienced in abdominal surgery (foreign material ingestion, pyometra, gastropexy), skin surgery (episioplasy for recessed vulvas, lump/mass removals and biopsies), laparoscopic biopsies, eye surgeries, and more! All within our on-site surgical suite.
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Our hospital offers ultrasound (sonogram) examinations as a non-invasive diagnostic procedure to evaluate your pet's internal organs. Ultrasound can be used to examine the abdominal organs, reproductive organs, eyes and heart. Ultrasound is non-invasive and well tolerated by most pets.... Read more
