DIAGNOSTICS

“It must be hard to find out what’s wrong with a pet when they can’t tell you.”

We hear this all the time at Halifax Veterinary Centre – and yes, it can be. But your pet tells us more than you might think. Their body language, posture, and response to examination give us valuable information. You often provide clues too.

Sometimes, though, it’s not enough. That’s when diagnostic testing becomes essential.

We are equipped to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests right here on-site – and quickly. In many cases, we can go from a long list of possibilities to a short list, or even a clear diagnosis within minutes. This is particularly important for emergency or critically ill patients, where waiting for external lab results could be life-threatening.

Accurate diagnosis is essential not just for choosing the best treatment, but for identifying any underlying conditions that could affect your pet’s response to medication or recovery. Our focus is always on providing safe, effective care tailored to your pet’s needs.

X-Ray

Modern X-ray equipment helps with accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Laboratory

We have the equipment and skills to perform a wide range of laboratory tests immediately on site.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is non-invasive and painless and enables us to see the inner detail of organs for greater diagnostic accuracy.

CT & MRI

The Nelson Radiology Group is now offering Halifax Veterinary Centre the ability to do CT and MRI scans for pets.

ENDOSCOPY

Our inhouse endoscopy equipment allows us to investigate using minimally invasive techniques.

Hear what our customers have to say

We choose to travel from Mapua to the Halifax Vet Clinic, Nelson with our pets because we find the vet team to be highly skilled and extremely professional. Their diagnostic skills are excellent, and their verbal explanations and written documentation ensure the pet owners are fully informed of the problems, subsequent treatment and aftercare.

Halifax has extremely sophisticated diagnostic equipment which enables fast, on the spot diagnosis, and hence quicker and more targeted treatment. The veterinary nurses also have a wide knowledge base and are extremely helpful, especially with phone queries.

In view of the above we are totally satisfied our loved pets will get the best care and attention possible.

Jill and Peter Smillie, Mapua

A big thank you to Josie’s extended family at Halifax Veterinary Centre. I wish to thank you all for making Josie feel special not just to me but also to yourselves as well. Your care for her over the years is something that I will always treasure and respect. She was my special friend for nine years and I feel we were all lucky to have a share in her friendship.

Wayne Greig