Ultrasonography in Woodland Hills, CA | VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley (VCA VSV) in Woodland Hills, California is temporarily closed for structural repair.

While our facility is closed, the VCA VSV Communication Center is available 8:00 am - 6:00 pm for questions, medication refills, medical record requests and other non-urgent matters. Phone (818) 883-8387 or email [email protected].

Our Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology and Surgery Departments are available for consultations, procedures and advanced care at nearby VCA hospitals. Phone (818) 883-8387 or email [email protected] to be directed to one of the four specialty departments for appointments or additional information.

Local 24-hour emergency facilities:

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-2951

VCA Animal Specialty Group
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(818) 244-7977

VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-1561

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 887-2262

TrueCare for Pets
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 760-3882

We understand this situation may be very stressful for our community. We sincerely thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Recently, we have seen an increase in dogs being affected with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), also known as Kennel Cough Complex. For more information, click here.

Ultrasonography

Our hospital offers ultrasound (ultrasonography) examinations as a non-invasive procedure to evaluate internal organs. Energy in the form of sound waves is passed into the body. Reflected sound waves returning to the probe are used to create an image of the internal organs. Ultrasound studies are most helpful to evaluate soft tissue and fluid structures. Moving organs may be evaluated during motion, such as the beating heart, flowing blood and contracting intestines.

Gastrointestinal foreign material may be identified on an ultrasound exam when it is not apparent on radiographs. While radiographs are useful to assess organ size and overall shape, an ultrasound exam allows for evaluation of the organ architecture and blood supply. Ultrasound guided sampling of body tissue, by aspiration or biopsy, is helpful for cytology, histopathology and microbiology (culture and sensitivity).