For referring vets
Access referral-level support for complex medical, cardiac and diagnostic cases, with practical recommendations for the next stage of care.
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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 expectServices
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 moreVeterinary Cardiology
Cardiac assessment and echocardiography for pets with heart murmurs, suspected heart disease or ongoing cardiac concerns.
Learn moreVeterinary Endoscopy
Endoscopic investigation and selected treatment procedures, including gastroscopy and bronchoscopy where clinically appropriate.
Learn moreInternal Medicine
Referral support for complex medical conditions, chronic illness, diagnostic planning and ongoing case management.
Learn moreAdvanced Imaging
Support for advanced imaging pathways when MRI or other diagnostic imaging is needed.
Learn moreUnsure which service fits?
The most useful pathway depends on the clinical question, patient signs and what information is needed to guide treatment.
View all servicesWhy 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.
Your vet recommends referral care
Your regular veterinarian identifies that your pet may need advanced diagnostic or medical support.
A booking request is submitted
The relevant clinical details are sent to SAVMR so the case can be reviewed and scheduled.
Your pet is assessed
The SAVMR team provides the appropriate referral service through an appointment or clinic-based visit.
Results are shared with your vet
Findings and recommendations are sent to the regular veterinarian to guide ongoing care.
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 vetsPeople
Meet the team
The SAVMR team includes experienced veterinarians, nursing and anaesthesia support, and client care staff.
Dr Matthew Woodruff
BVSc, MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)
Registrar in Small Animal Medicine
Dr Jennifer Judd
BVMS, GCertSAUA, MANZCVS (Small Animal Radiology)
Dr Carly Whittaker
BSc (Animal Sc.), DVM, GC-SAUA, MANZCVS (Small Animal Radiology)
Shane Palmer
Veterinary Nurse, Advanced Anaesthesia
Megan Witek
Veterinary Nurse
Dana Beumer
Receptionist
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.