Veterinary Specialty Services In Evansville
At VSP Evansville, we provide focused veterinary care for dogs and cats with complex, persistent, or difficult to diagnose medical conditions. Our specialists use advanced testing, detailed case review, and thoughtful treatment planning to better understand each patient’s needs.
From internal medicine and diagnostic imaging to interventional procedures and continued disease management, our appointment based approach is designed to provide clearer answers, reduce unnecessary stress, and support a better quality of life.
Expert Care
For Complex Cases
Working Hours:
Wednesday – Thursday
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Advanced Veterinary Services for Your Beloved Pet
Veterinary Specialist Partners provides advanced care for pets whose medical needs extend beyond routine veterinary services. Our team combines specialty knowledge, compassionate communication, and modern diagnostic capabilities to help families navigate complicated health concerns.
The Evansville hospital primarily focuses on veterinary internal medicine for dogs and cats with diseases involving the internal organs, immune system, hormones, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, lungs, blood, and other connected body systems.
Depending on the patient’s condition and provider availability, care may also involve advanced imaging, interventional procedures, urinary stone management, cancer care support, cardiac evaluation, surgery consultation, or another focused specialty service.
Our specialists work with pet parents and referring veterinarians to review medical history, interpret previous findings, select appropriate diagnostics, and develop a treatment plan based on the individual patient.
At Veterinary Specialist Partners (VSP), our goal is to make advanced veterinary care more understandable, coordinated, and supportive for every family we serve.
What We Offer
VSP provides advanced medical support for dogs and cats with complicated health concerns. Every recommendation is shaped by the patient’s history, examination findings, previous treatment, and current medical needs.
Internal Medicine
Advanced evaluation and medical management for complex diseases affecting the digestive system, kidneys, liver, endocrine glands, respiratory system, immune system, blood, and other internal organs. Our specialists may use laboratory testing, ultrasound, endoscopy, blood pressure monitoring, urine testing, or tissue sampling to investigate persistent or unexplained symptoms.
Interventional Radiology
Image guided procedures may allow specialists to diagnose or treat selected conditions through smaller access points rather than traditional open surgery. These techniques are planned according to the patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, medical stability, and overall treatment goals.
Veterinary Surgery
Specialty surgical evaluation may be recommended when a condition cannot be managed through medication or another less invasive option. Each case is reviewed carefully to determine the appropriate procedure, anesthesia plan, monitoring needs, pain management, and recovery support.
Veterinary Stone Treatment
Treatment for urinary stones may involve nutritional management, medication, minimally invasive removal, laser treatment, surgery, or continued monitoring. The appropriate option depends on the stone composition, location, patient size, urinary anatomy, and urgency of the condition. .
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy allows a patient to breathe concentrated oxygen within a controlled pressurized chamber. When medically appropriate, this supportive treatment may be considered for selected wounds, infections, inflammatory conditions, tissue injuries, or recovery needs as part of a broader care plan.
Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Cats
Radioactive iodine, also known as I 131 therapy, is a targeted treatment for feline hyperthyroidism. The treatment is designed to address abnormal thyroid tissue while limiting exposure to healthy structures. Patient eligibility is determined through medical review and required testing.
Cardiology
Veterinary cardiology focuses on diseases involving the heart and circulatory system. A cardiac evaluation may be recommended for a heart murmur, abnormal rhythm, weakness, coughing, exercise intolerance, collapse, breathing changes, or concerns identified during another examination.
Oncology and Cancer Care
Cancer care begins with understanding the diagnosis, the extent of disease, and the patient’s overall health. Our team helps families consider diagnostic findings, treatment goals, chemotherapy options, supportive care, symptom control, and quality of life when managing cancer related conditions.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging helps veterinary specialists evaluate structures that cannot be fully assessed through a physical examination alone. Depending on the case, imaging may support the evaluation of internal organs, abnormal tissue, fluid accumulation, urinary concerns, masses, or other complex medical findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know if My Pet Needs Specialty Veterinary Care?
Your pet may benefit from specialty care when a condition remains difficult to diagnose, symptoms continue despite treatment, test results are unusual, or a disease requires advanced testing or focused medical management.
A primary veterinarian may recommend referral after completing the initial examination and routine diagnostics. Pet parents may also contact our team for guidance about the scheduling and referral process.
Our board certified specialists collaborate with referring veterinarians to review complex cases and develop individualized recommendations.
What Types of Specialty Services Are Available?
VSP provides access to advanced veterinary services that may include:
- Internal medicine
- Interventional radiology
- Veterinary surgery
- Veterinary stone treatment
- Cardiology
- Oncology and cancer care
- Advanced diagnostic imaging
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Radioactive iodine therapy
- Coordinated specialty referrals
Service availability may vary according to the patient’s needs, the specialist’s schedule, and the location where the required equipment or treatment is available.
Review our specialty services or contact the hospital to confirm current availability.
Do I Need a Referral From My Veterinarian?
Many specialty patients are referred by their primary veterinarian because the referring practice already has important information about the pet’s medical history, previous testing, and response to treatment.
Referral requirements may differ based on the service requested. Even when a formal referral is not required, receiving complete medical records can help the specialist prepare and may reduce unnecessary repeated testing.
Veterinarians can use our patient referral page to submit case information.
What Advanced Diagnostic Options May Be Recommended?
The tests recommended for your pet depend on their symptoms, medical history, examination findings, and previous results.
Advanced evaluation may include:
- Blood and laboratory testing
- Urinalysis
- Urine culture and sensitivity
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Ultrasound guided aspirates
- Ultrasound guided biopsy
- Blood pressure measurement
- Advanced diagnostic imaging
- Fluid collection and analysis
These tools help specialists investigate complex conditions and select a more informed treatment approach.
Will My Primary Veterinarian Remain Involved?
Yes. Collaboration with the primary veterinarian is an important part of specialty care.
Our team can share diagnostic findings, consultation reports, treatment recommendations, medication information, and follow up instructions with the referring practice.
When appropriate, continued monitoring may return to the primary veterinarian while the specialist remains available for additional guidance or reevaluation.
Veterinary professionals can access available documents through the appropriate VSP patient portal.
Can My Pet Need More Than One Specialty Service?
Yes. Some medical conditions affect several organs or require input from more than one area of veterinary medicine.
For example, a patient may need internal medicine evaluation, diagnostic imaging, cardiac assessment, surgery consultation, or oncology support during the same course of care.
When multiple services are appropriate, our team works to coordinate recommendations and keep pet parents informed throughout the process.
Why Choose VSP Evansville for Specialty Care?
Complex medical concerns require more than advanced equipment. They also require thoughtful case review, clear communication, and a team that understands how stressful an uncertain diagnosis can feel.
Our specialists combine focused veterinary knowledge, modern diagnostic tools, minimally invasive options, and collaboration with primary veterinarians to provide care shaped around each patient.
Before your visit, review what to expect during a specialty appointment and explore our resources for pet parents.