For referring vets
Access referral-level support for complex medical, cardiac and diagnostic cases, with practical recommendations for the next stage of care.
Refer a patient →SA Vet Medical Referrals
Referral medicine for the cases your practice needs a second opinion on
Advanced internal medicine, cardiology, ultrasound and endoscopy — delivered alongside your regular veterinarian, not instead of them.
SAVMR helps general practice veterinarians investigate and manage complex medical and cardiac conditions in dogs and cats.
Who we help
Referral support for vets and pet owners
SAVMR works with local veterinary clinics and pet owners to provide clear referral pathways for advanced diagnostic and medical care.
For pet owners
If your regular vet has recommended further investigation, SAVMR can help assess your pet while keeping your local clinic involved.
What to expect →Services
Veterinary referral services
SAVMR provides diagnostic and medical services for dogs and cats that need referral-level investigation or management.
Veterinary ultrasound
Abdominal, urinary tract and focused ultrasound services to help investigate internal disease and guide treatment planning.
Learn more →Veterinary cardiology
Cardiac assessment and echocardiography for pets with heart murmurs, suspected heart disease or ongoing cardiac concerns.
Learn more →Veterinary endoscopy
Endoscopic investigation and selected treatment procedures, including gastroscopy and bronchoscopy where clinically appropriate.
Learn more →Internal medicine
Referral support for complex medical conditions, chronic illness, diagnostic planning and ongoing case management.
Learn more →Advanced imaging
Support for advanced imaging pathways when MRI or other diagnostic imaging is needed.
Learn more →Why SAVMR
Experienced referral care that works with your local vet
SAVMR extends the care provided by local veterinary clinics. The goal is to help pets receive advanced diagnostic support while keeping the regular veterinarian central to ongoing treatment.
Collaborative care
SAVMR works with the referring veterinarian so findings, recommendations and treatment plans are clear.
Advanced diagnostics
Services include ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy, internal medicine and selected advanced imaging pathways.
Medical referral focus
The service is built around complex medical and cardiac cases, not routine general practice appointments.
Clear next steps
Reports and recommendations are prepared to help the regular vet guide ongoing patient care.
Referral process
How the referral process works
The process is designed to be clear for referring vets and reassuring for pet owners.
1
Your vet recommends referral care
Your regular veterinarian identifies that your pet may need advanced diagnostic or medical support.
2
A booking request is submitted
The relevant clinical details are sent to SAVMR so the case can be reviewed and scheduled.
3
Your pet is assessed
The SAVMR team provides the appropriate referral service through an appointment or clinic-based visit.
4
Results are shared with your vet
Findings and recommendations are sent to the regular veterinarian to guide ongoing care.
Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostics for complex cases
Ultrasound, echocardiography and endoscopy can help investigate conditions that are difficult to assess through routine examination alone.
Abdominal and urinary tract ultrasound
Used to assess the liver, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, bladder, prostate and other internal structures.
View ultrasound services →Echocardiography
Cardiac ultrasound helps assess heart structure and function in dogs and cats with suspected heart disease.
View cardiology services →Gastroscopy and bronchoscopy
Endoscopy can help investigate selected gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions with less invasive access than open surgery.
View endoscopy services →Clinical experience
Led by referral medicine experience
Dr Matt Woodruff provides referral medical, cardiac and diagnostic services for veterinarians and pet owners across Adelaide.
Small animal internal medicine
Cardiology and echocardiography
Ultrasound, endoscopy and diagnostic planning
Meet the SAVMR Team
Built for collaborative case support
SAVMR helps general practice veterinarians investigate complex disease, interpret diagnostic findings and plan practical next steps for patient care.
Information for referring vets →Appointments
Appointments in Fullarton and mobile referral support
SAVMR provides appointment-based outpatient referral services from Fullarton and selected mobile support through local veterinary clinics.
Clinic appointments
Outpatient appointments are available by booking at the SAVMR procedure room.
Mobile clinic support
Selected services may be provided in collaboration with your regular veterinary clinic.
Booking enquiries
Submit a booking request or contact the team directly if the appointment is urgent.
Questions
Common questions
SAVMR works closely with general practice veterinarians. In most cases, your regular vet will recommend referral care and provide relevant clinical information.
SAVMR provides veterinary ultrasound, cardiology, echocardiography, endoscopy, internal medicine and advanced diagnostic support.
No. SAVMR works with your regular veterinarian and provides findings and recommendations to support ongoing care.
For urgent appointment enquiries, contact the team directly by phone so the request can be reviewed as quickly as possible.
Next step
Arrange referral care for your patient or pet
Submit a booking or referral request and the SAVMR team will help guide the next step.
For urgent appointment enquiries, please contact the team directly.