A clearer diagnosis is needed
Referral testing can help your vet understand what is causing your pet’s signs and what treatment may be suitable.
For Pet Owners
Referral Veterinary Appointments for Dogs and Cats in Adelaide
If your regular vet has recommended referral care, SAVMR can help investigate your pet’s condition and guide the next step.
SA Vet Medical Referrals works with your regular veterinarian to provide ultrasound, cardiology, endoscopy, internal medicine and advanced imaging pathway support for dogs and cats.
Referral care
Why your pet may be referred
Your regular vet may recommend referral care when your pet needs a more detailed diagnostic test, a medical review or a procedure that is not usually performed during a standard consultation.
Your pet needs a specific procedure
Your vet may recommend ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, endoscopy or another referral procedure.
The case is complex or ongoing
Some pets have signs that continue, return or involve several body systems. Referral support can help plan the next step.
Your regular vet wants extra guidance
SAVMR provides findings and recommendations back to your regular vet so they can remain involved in ongoing care.
Collaborative care
SAVMR works with your regular vet
SAVMR does not replace your usual veterinary clinic. Your regular vet remains central to your pet’s care and provides the clinical history, test results and referral reason.
After the appointment, SAVMR shares findings and recommendations with your vet so they can help guide treatment, monitoring and follow-up.
Before the appointment
Your regular vet provides the referral reason and any relevant clinical information.
During the appointment
SAVMR assesses your pet and performs the agreed consultation, test or procedure where appropriate.
After the appointment
Findings and recommendations are shared with your regular vet so ongoing care can continue with their support.
Referral services
Services your pet may be referred for
The service your pet needs depends on their signs, previous test results and the question your regular vet is trying to answer.
Veterinary Ultrasound
Abdominal, urinary tract and focused ultrasound for dogs and cats with internal medical concerns.
View veterinary ultrasoundVeterinary Cardiology
Echocardiography, ECG and Holter monitoring support for murmurs, suspected heart disease and rhythm concerns.
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Gastroscopy, bronchoscopy and selected endoscopic procedures where clinically appropriate.
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Medical case review, diagnostic planning and support for complex or ongoing health conditions.
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MRI referral pathway guidance and imaging planning for selected complex cases.
View advanced imagingUnsure what your pet needs?
Your regular vet and the SAVMR team can help decide which appointment type is most suitable.
Contact SAVMRAppointment locations
Where your appointment may happen
Appointments may be arranged at SAVMR’s Fullarton procedure room or, for suitable cases, at your regular veterinary clinic through a mobile service.
Fullarton procedure room
Outpatient referral services are available from SAVMR’s procedure room at 228 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 5064. Bookings are by appointment only.
Mobile service at your regular clinic
For mobile bookings, contact your local vet or email SAVMR directly. The administration team can follow up scheduling an appointment at your regular clinic.
Booking process
How booking works
The best way to contact SAVMR is through the booking form. You can also email or call if you have a question about your pet’s appointment.
Your vet recommends referral care
Your regular vet explains why referral testing, review or a procedure may be helpful.
A booking request is submitted
You or your vet can submit an appointment request with your details, your pet’s details and the reason for the appointment.
The team contacts you
A member of the SAVMR team will contact you to arrange the appointment. The team aims to follow up within 24 hours.
Your pet attends the appointment
Your pet is assessed and the agreed consultation, test or procedure is performed where suitable.
Preparing for the appointment
What to bring or prepare
Your regular vet will often provide the clinical history and test results. You can still help by making sure SAVMR has the practical information needed for your pet’s appointment.
Helpful information for your appointment
Your regular veterinary clinic name
Your pet’s current medications
Recent appetite, weight, breathing, toileting or energy changes
Recent vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, collapse or urinary signs
Questions you want answered
Any fasting instructions provided before the appointment
Your best phone and email contact details
After the appointment
What happens after the appointment
After your pet’s referral appointment, findings and recommendations are shared with your regular veterinarian. Your vet can then help explain the results, arrange ongoing treatment and plan follow-up care.
Results are reviewed
SAVMR interprets findings alongside the clinical history and the reason for referral.
Recommendations are sent to your vet
Your regular vet receives findings and recommendations to support the next stage of care.
Ongoing care continues
Your regular vet remains involved in treatment, monitoring and follow-up wherever appropriate.
Questions
Referral appointment FAQs for pet owners
SAVMR works closely with regular veterinarians. In most cases, your vet will recommend the appointment and provide the clinical information needed for referral care.
You can submit a client booking request, but SAVMR will usually need details from your regular vet so the appointment can be planned properly.
SAVMR’s procedure room is at 228 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 5064. Parking is available on site, and entry is through the front gate on Glen Osmond Road.
Some mobile appointments may be arranged at your regular veterinary clinic. Suitability depends on the service needed, the patient and scheduling.
A member of the SAVMR team will aim to contact you within 24 hours to arrange the appointment.
If this is an emergency appointment enquiry, call 0497 263 505 rather than relying only on the online booking form.
No. SAVMR works with your regular veterinarian and shares findings and recommendations so ongoing care can continue with your regular clinic.
Next step
Need to arrange a referral appointment?
Submit a booking request or contact the team if you have questions about your pet’s appointment.
For emergency appointment enquiries, please call 0497 263 505.