Preparing your visit
Loading VEDI website.Veterinary ultrasound services for referring hospitals. Share your patient’s history and diagnostic questions, then contact VEDI directly to arrange scheduling.
Diagnostic imaging for dogs, cats, and small mammals referred by veterinary hospitals, with the examination guided by each patient’s clinical needs.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs and soft tissues, without ionizing radiation. Abdominal examinations can assess structures such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, bladder, and digestive tract.
It can help investigate abnormal bloodwork, digestive or urinary signs, organ changes, masses, or fluid. Findings are considered alongside the examination, history, and other tests; additional testing may be needed.
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound examination of the heart. It evaluates the heart’s chambers, valves, motion, and pumping function; Doppler ultrasound can assess blood flow.
It can help investigate heart murmurs or suspected heart disease and monitor known cardiac conditions. An echocardiogram and an ECG provide different information, and other tests may also be needed.
The scan area may need clipping, and some patients need sedation to remain comfortable and still. Fasting, water access, medication, positioning, and sedation instructions depend on the patient, species, and examination. Confirm the plan with VEDI and the referring veterinarian before changing the patient’s routine.
Include recent labwork, patient records, current medications, and your diagnostic questions with the referral. Contact VEDI to confirm species suitability, scan scope, availability, and scheduling. For time-sensitive cases, text directly; the form is not monitored continuously.
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Help VEDI understand the patient behind your diagnostic questions. Share the clinical history and supporting records so the case can be discussed with your team.
Prepare your patient referral →Experience across general practice,
emergency care, and mobile ultrasound.
Dr. Granata earned her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Her career has taken her through general practice, emergency and referral settings, and mobile ultrasound.
Ultrasound, surgery, and critical care are particular areas of interest, reflecting the range of clinical work she has pursued throughout her career.
Originally from New York, she made Virginia her home in 2014. Away from veterinary medicine, she enjoys time with her husband, son, and their two dogs, Robert and Walker, as well as backpacking in national parks.
Enter your hospital’s contact information, patient details, and relevant clinical history.
Text (757) 647-7744 to discuss scheduling and any time-sensitive clinical questions.
An appointment is confirmed only after confirming with VEDI. Ask about preparation and confirm receipt of supporting records.
Patient identification, species, age, weight, clinical history, medications, relevant test results, and specific diagnostic questions. Include a direct number for the referring veterinarian.
No. Please text VEDI directly at (757) 647-7744. Submitting information does not reserve a time or confirm availability.
Text directly rather than waiting for a form response. The online form is not monitored continuously.
Use the separate labwork and patient-record attachment sections on the referral page. Enter each document’s date so the most recent records appear first. Prefer paper? Print a blank referral form and have it ready with the supporting records for the scheduled visit.
From eastern Suffolk and Carrollton to Virginia Beach, including the southern tips of Hampton and Newport News. Text VEDI to confirm availability for your hospital.
Light blue marks the approximate service area. The red dashed band extends about 15 miles beyond it: contact VEDI to confirm whether your location can be served. Distances are approximate straight-line distances, not driving distances.
For scheduling, availability, and urgent requests.