Diagnostic Care

 

Diagnostics at Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital

When a physical exam isn’t enough, we dig deeper with diagnostics designed for answers.

In-House Testing

We offer a range of in-house diagnostic tests for fast, reliable results:

  • Blood Tests – Including our Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Profile to check vital organ function.
  • Cytology – Examine lumps under the microscope to determine if removal is necessary.
  • Urinalysis – Detect infections, diabetes, and kidney issues. (Yes, collecting a sample can be tricky — but it’s worth it!)

Most of our in-house services deliver same day results.

Imaging Services

See beyond the surface with our onsite imaging technology:

X-Rays

Great for:

  • Bones
  • Chest & abdominal issues
  • Diagnosing lameness, fractures, or ligament injuries

Ultrasound

Ideal for:

  • Viewing organs in real-time, non-invasively
  • Diagnosing bladder, kidney, liver, gallbladder and GI issues.
  • Checking blood flow

Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound)

A specialised cardiac ultrasound that is non-invasive that gives us a detailed look at your pet’s heart function and structure. We use it to:

  • Check heart muscle contractility.
  • Diagnose heart murmurs.
  • Evaluate heart chambers.
  • Examine the sac enclosing the heart (pericardium).

External Lab Testing

Some tests require advanced lab analysis:

  • Histopathology – Examines biopsies to diagnose lumps and check if they’ve been fully removed.
  • Microbiology – Identifies bacteria and the best antibiotics to treat them.
  • Specialist Hormone Testing

These tests often take a little longer but give vital insights.

Every test helps us understand your pet better — and enable us to care for them smarter. Got questions about a specific test or symptom? Contact us today.