Collaborative case support
We work with your clinic to clarify the clinical question, perform suitable diagnostics and provide recommendations that support your ongoing management.
For Referring Vets
Referral Veterinary Support for Adelaide Clinics
SAVMR supports general practice veterinarians with referral-level medicine, ultrasound, cardiology, endoscopy and imaging pathway guidance.
We work as an extension of your clinic, helping investigate complex cases, perform advanced diagnostic procedures and provide practical recommendations that support ongoing care with your team.
Clinic support
Referral support designed for general practice
SAVMR was established to help general practitioners access referral-level diagnostic and medical support without losing the connection between the pet owner and their regular clinic.
Referral-level procedures
Patients can be referred for procedures such as abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, endoscopy and selected imaging pathways.
Mobile and outpatient options
SAVMR can support local clinics through mobile services, with outpatient referral services also available from the Fullarton procedure room.
Clear recommendations
Findings are interpreted in context and shared with your clinic so you can guide the client through the next stage of care.
Referral services
What you can refer
SAVMR accepts referral requests for diagnostic procedures, internal medicine support and selected advanced imaging pathways. The most suitable service depends on the clinical question and the patient’s condition.
Ultrasound
Abdominal, urinary tract and focused ultrasound for dogs and cats with medical or diagnostic concerns.
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Echocardiography, ECG and Holter monitoring support for murmurs, suspected cardiac disease and rhythm concerns.
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Diagnostic and selected therapeutic endoscopy, including gastroscopy, bronchoscopy and foreign body retrieval where appropriate.
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Case review, diagnostic planning and medical support for complex, chronic or unclear conditions.
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MRI referral pathway guidance and imaging decision-making for selected complex cases.
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Contact the team if you are unsure whether a patient is suitable for referral or which service is the best next step.
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Mobile services and Fullarton outpatient procedures
SAVMR provides mobile referral medicine support at local clinics and outpatient referral services from the Fullarton procedure room. The best location depends on the service requested, patient needs, equipment requirements and scheduling.
Mobile support at your clinic
Mobile services allow suitable procedures and assessments to be performed at the pet’s regular clinic, helping maintain continuity for the client, patient and veterinary team.
Fullarton procedure room
Outpatient referral procedures are available from SAVMR’s Fullarton location for cases that are better suited to the dedicated procedure room.
Referral details
What to include with a referral
A clear referral helps the team understand the clinical question and decide which appointment type, procedure or diagnostic pathway is most appropriate.
Helpful referral information
Clinic name and contact details
Referring veterinarian name
Client name and phone number
Patient name, age, species and weight
Relevant clinical history
Current medications and doses
Physical examination findings
Recent blood and urine results
Previous imaging reports
Main clinical question
Preferred appointment location
Relevant clinical files or laboratory results
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Referral process
How the referral process works
The referral pathway is designed to be practical for busy clinics. Submit the case details, include the relevant history, and the SAVMR team will guide the next step.
Submit the referral request
Send clinic, client, patient and appointment details through the vet booking request.
Clinical information is reviewed
SAVMR reviews the referral reason, history and available results to understand the clinical question.
The appointment is arranged
The team confirms the appropriate service, location and timing based on the case and requested procedure.
Findings are reported back
Findings and practical recommendations are provided to the referring veterinarian to support ongoing care.
Clinical questions
Referral questions SAVMR can help answer
The strongest referrals have a clear clinical question. SAVMR can help when a diagnostic procedure or medical review may change the next step for the patient.
What is driving these signs?
Useful for pets with persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, lethargy, coughing, collapse, urinary signs or non-specific illness.
Which diagnostic step is most useful?
Useful when you are deciding between ultrasound, endoscopy, cardiology, MRI pathway support, sampling or monitoring.
Can we avoid more invasive treatment?
Useful for selected endoscopy, foreign body retrieval, guided sampling or non-invasive imaging pathways.
How should this case be managed next?
Useful when results need interpretation or a chronic condition needs treatment planning, monitoring or follow-up guidance.
Communication
Communication with your clinic
SAVMR prioritises clear communication with the referring veterinarian. Reports and recommendations are designed to support the next step in care, so the regular clinic remains central to the client relationship.
Findings in clinical context
Results are interpreted alongside the history, examination findings, previous testing and referral question.
Practical recommendations
Recommendations may cover treatment, monitoring, further diagnostics, follow-up timing or referral planning.
Ongoing support where needed
Follow-up guidance may be provided where appropriate, especially for complex medical or cardiac cases.
Questions
Referral FAQs for vets
Yes. SAVMR provides mobile referral medicine support at local clinics for suitable cases. Some services may be better suited to the Fullarton procedure room depending on the case and equipment requirements.
Referral requests can include medicine consults, abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy procedures, MRI pathway support and other referral enquiries.
Send relevant history, examination findings, medication details, recent laboratory results, imaging reports and the main clinical question. The more specific the referral question, the more useful the report can be.
No. SAVMR works collaboratively with referring clinics and provides findings and recommendations to support ongoing care with the regular veterinarian.
Urgent and routine referral services may be available. For emergency appointment enquiries, call the team directly so the request can be triaged appropriately.
Outpatient referral services are available from SAVMR’s procedure room at 228 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 5064.
Next step
Refer a patient to SAVMR
Submit a referral request with the clinic, client and patient details, and include any relevant clinical history or laboratory results.
For emergency appointment enquiries, please contact the team directly by phone.