Refer an Outpatient Ultrasound

Pre-Scheduled Outpatient Ultrasound (OPUS) RDVM Information

General Information

• All outpatient ultrasound appointments require a direct referral to the Diagnostic Imaging service from a veterinarian or a representative of a veterinary practice (see referral form below).

• Once the referral form is received, our team will contact the client directly to schedule the appointment within 1–2 business days.

• Appointments are typically available within two weeks of referral, though occasionally may book out longer than a month.

• All outpatient ultrasounds are performed by Adam Yoskowitz, VMD, DACVR.

• A copy of the ultrasound report will be sent directly to the referring veterinarian immediately following the procedure. Results will not be discussed with the client unless an emergent finding requires direct communication.

• These appointments are for the diagnostic test and report only. They do not include a physical exam or consultation with the client.
  
  

Requirements

• Outpatient ultrasounds are available for stable patients only.

• Oral pre-medication prescribed by the referring veterinarian is strongly recommended but not required.

• OPUS appointments cannot be performed on an urgent or emergent basis. For emergency or same-day ultrasounds, please call the dedicated referral line to discuss availability.

• If a patient requires injectable sedation, they must be seen through the Emergency Service or scheduled with another specialty service (Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery). Additional fees will apply.

• If a patient is deemed unstable during the appointment, or if emergent findings are discovered, the client and patient will be referred to the PASE ER, where the emergency team will speak directly with the client.

• Patients should be fasted for 8–12 hours prior to the ultrasound unless medically contraindicated. Water is permitted.
  
  

Procedures

• Ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g., fine-needle aspiration, cystocentesis, biopsy) cannot be performed during an OPUS appointment.

• Medications cannot be administered during these diagnostic-only visits.

• For these services, the patient must establish care through the Emergency Service or another specialty appointment.
  
  

Additional Information

• Clients are not permitted to be present during the ultrasound.

The patient’s hair will be clipped in the imaging area.
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