Cardiac Services

Veterinary Cardiac Services (VCS), which is owned and operated by Dr Geoff Nicolson, is equipped with state of the art diagnostic equipment, which allows us to expertly assess the veterinary cardiac patient. A definitive diagnosis is often possible at the initial consultation. If advanced diagnostics are needed (e.g. CT scan) these will be organised through our North Lakes hospital.

An initial consultation is usually 60 minutes, which includes echocardiography and electrocardiography (if required). 

Services We Provide

• Cardiac consultation / assessment

• Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)

• Electrocardiography (ECG)

• Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)

• Preanaesthetic evaluations 

• Pericardiocentesis

• Interpretation of ECGs

• Interpretation of thoracic radiographs

• Over the phone advice

• Heart testing certificates for breeding animals

• Treatment recommendations

• ​Ongoing patient care and advice

Booking for cardiology appointments should be made by phoning Queensland Veterinary Specialists Stafford or North Lakes.