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All Diagnostics at Mass Vet
Our veterinary teams are equipped with the latest diagnostic tools and advanced medical technology. Imaging Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Fluoroscopy Endoscopy Rhinoscopy…
Learn MoreBrainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
BAER tests are used to diagnose hearing problems in animals. The BAER test is used primarily to diagnose dogs and cats with congenital or acquired…
Learn MoreCerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is commonly referred to as a spinal tap. During this procedure, a small volume of spinal fluid is collected and submitted…
Learn MoreComputed Tomography
Computed tomography (CT), commonly referred to as a Cat Scan, uses x-rays and a computer to generate cross-sectional images of a region of interest. CT…
Learn MoreEchocardiogram
An echocardiogram, or “echo”, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create an image of the heart in real-time. Sound waves are produced…
Learn MoreElectrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG) is commonly used in cardiology to evaluate both the conduction system of the heart and the status of the myocardium (cardiac muscle). An…
Learn MoreElectromyography
Electromyography (EMG) is a recording of electrical activity within the muscles after placing a small needle electrode into the muscle. In people, EMG is done…
Learn MoreElectroretinography
Background: The retina is the part of the eye that detects light and images, much like the film in a camera. After detecting an image,…
Learn MoreFluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy uses x-rays to display live images in real time on a computer screen. The technology also acquires x-ray movie clips of the procedure. This…
Learn MoreHolter Monitors & Event Recorders
Holter monitoring allows the continuous monitoring of heart rate and rhythm during normal daily activities and sleep. It can help detect and analyze infrequent heart…
Learn MoreMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital was the first veterinary hospital on the east coast to offer permanent, onsite MRI for veterinary patients. Our neurologists have a…
Learn MoreMuscle & Nerve Biopsy
Biopsies of muscles and nerves may be taken as part of the diagnostic testing process for animals with neuromuscular weakness. Small pieces of muscle, or…
Learn MoreMyelography
A myelogram is an older diagnostic tool used to evaluate the spinal cord for evidence of compression from a disc herniation (Figure) or spinal tumor. …
Learn MoreNeuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
What is Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)? It is the administration of an electrical current generated by a stimulator that travels through leads to electrodes placed…
Learn MoreOcular Ultrasound
Background: In most cases the retina can be visualized during a complete ophthalmic examination. In patients in which this is not possible, our ophthalmologists can…
Learn MoreRadiography (X-Rays)
Radiographs, commonly referred to as x-rays, are taken of all body parts to survey changes that may be present in bone or soft tissues. This…
Learn MoreSurvey Radiographs
In neurology, survey radiographs (X-rays) are typically taken to rule out bone abnormalities, such as diskospondylitis (infection of the disc and surrounding bone, Figure 1),…
Learn MoreUltrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves and a computer to generate focused images of the body. It does not use x-rays, a form of ionizing radiation,…
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Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
20 Cabot Road
Woburn, MA 01801
Telephone:
781-932-5802
Fax:
781-932-5837
Hospital Hours
Emergency: 24 hr/day, 7 days/wk
Specialty Services: Mon - Sat
Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Surgery: 7 days/wk
