Your vet may suggest a referral to an internal medicine specialist for complicated or critical cases (for example severe pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis), or patients that require specialised equipment for diagnosis or treatment of their condition.
First you will have a consultation with a medicine specialist, who will ask you questions about your pet’s condition and discuss with you further diagnostic procedures and treatment options. Costs will also be fully discussed at this time. Your pet will then be admitted to hospital for diagnostic procedures and/or treatment. Ultrasonography
This procedure allows us to examine the organs of the abdominal cavity for signs of disease. Your animal will need to have his/her abdomen shaved for this procedure. We also perform ultrasound examinations of the chest cavity, particularly of the heart, to look for evidence of heart disease (echocardiography).
Dr Alison Griffin Specialist
BVSc Dip ACVIM
Alison graduated from the University of Queensland, School of Veterinary Science in 1994 with first class honours and was awarded a University medal. After working in a small animal veterinary hospital in Adelaide for three years she returned to Brisbane to work at Manly Rd Veterinary Hospital for a year. She then moved to the USA to complete a one year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Louisiana State University. In 2000 Alison obtained a two year residency in small animal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and followed this up with a further year as a lecturer. Although Alison was asked to continue in her position as lecturer she moved back home to Brisbane in 2003. Alison is a registered specialist in small animal (cat and dog) medicine in Queensland. Alison is also a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Alison has written articles on D-dimers and mycobacterial infection in a feline renal transplant recipient, and has presented at the ACVIM forum (poster). Alison joined Queensland Veterinary Specialists in January 2004 as head of the medicine service. She is interested in all aspects of medicine including sub specialities such as imaging, critical care, neurology, cardiology and oncology. She especially enjoys gastroenterology (including endoscopy), nephrology and hematology.
Dr Matt Reeves Specialist
BVSc Dip ACVIM
Matt completed veterinary school at the University of Queensland, where he graduated with first class honours. On graduation he completed a rotating internship in emergency medicine, surgery and critical care. After the internship Matt successfully completed a residency in small animal internal medicine, which he undertook at the University of Pennsylvania, in the United States. Matt is a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a registered specialist in small animal (cat and dog) medicine. Matt has a special interest in endocrinology, MRI and general feline and canine medicine.
Dr Inar Swift Consultant
BVSc (Hons) MACVSc
Inar graduated with honours from the University of Queensland where she was awarded the University Medal. She worked in small animal practice on the sunshine coast before starting at Queensland Veterinary Specialists in July 2003 as a rotating intern in emergency medicine, surgery and critical care. Has completed a three year residency in small animal medcine and is now a consultant and is completing training towards fellowship in small animal medicine. Inar has a special interest in ultrasonography and cardiology. |
