COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Michigan Veterinary Specialists?
Michigan Veterinary Specialists is the specialty and emergency medical center of choice for tens of thousands of pet owners and their primary care veterinarians. Our two hospitals, located in Southfield and Auburn Hills, Michigan are open 24-hours a day, seven days a week to meet your pet's specialty and emergency care needs. We are dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients and excellent service to pet owners and their primary care veterinarians.
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Who is a veterinary specialist?
A board-certified veterinary specialist has completed up to 12 years of college education and training. Michigan Veterinary Specialists has numerous board-certified specialists on staff. Each has graduated from a four-year veterinary program and then has gone on to complete an additional four years of training in an internship and residency program. To become board-certified, these candidates must also pass rigorous training and testing requirements.
The Michigan Veterinary Specialists team includes board certified veterinarians in Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care. We are also a teaching hospital for some of the nation's top veterinarians seeking advanced training and we have an excellent support staff of licensed veterinary technicians, experienced veterinary assistants and client service associates.
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Why would my pet need to go to Michigan Veterinary Specialists?
Your primary care veterinarian will refer you and your pet to our hospital if your pet requires specific testing, treatments or procedures that he/she is not experienced in, does not offer or that can improve the quality of life for your pet. No other facility in the Midwest offers the range and depth of surgical procedures, testing equipment and diagnostic capabilities as MVS. In addition to the highly experienced medical staff, MVS also has state-of-the-art, highly specialized equipment including ultrasonography, endoscopy, CT scan imaging, MRI, arthroscopy and video otoscopy.
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Can MVS be my regular veterinary clinic?
No, our practice only provides specialty and emergency services. To most effectively manage your pet's health, Michigan Veterinary Specialists works directly with your regular veterinarian on a referral basis. Referrals make it easier for the MVS team to coordinate the most comprehensive level of care for your pet.
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How do I get a referral?
If you have a health concern, please contact your primary care veterinarian. He or she will determine whether an office visit is necessary or if your pet should be referred immediately to one of our specialists. Your veterinarian will then complete a referral form (available on our web site www.michvet.com) and ask you to contact us to make an appointment. Please be sure your veterinarian provides us with a copy of your pet's medical history. This can be sent to us by fax or given to you to bring in on the day of your appointment.
If your pet's condition is an emergency, you or your veterinarian should contact our emergency department to arrange immediate care.
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Will my veterinarian be updated?
The partnership between you, your veterinarian and our medical team is essential and helps ensure the most comprehensive care possible for your pet. Our team of doctors keeps both you and your veterinarian updated as to your pet's condition.
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How do I make an appointment?
Call Michigan Veterinary Specialists to arrange for a convenient appointment with one of our doctors at either our Auburn Hills or Southfield locations. We can help.
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