Veterinary Referral Services in Abbotsford
Occasionally pets require specialized care that goes beyond the scope of a general practice clinic. Mill Lake Veterinary Clinic has excellent relationships with visiting veterinarians, specialists, and referral hospitals across the Lower Mainland.
Veterinary Referrals and Specialist Services
If we determine your pet needs a referral for advanced imaging or specialist care, we will walk you through your options and coordinate the referral for you. Follow-up care can be completed at Mill Lake Veterinary Clinic.
Mill Lake Veterinary Clinic coordinates referrals and specialist care in two ways:
- Visiting specialists who come directly to our clinic for procedures, including endoscopy, orthopedic surgery, and ultrasound
- Referrals to specialist hospitals when your pet needs a higher level of care or overnight monitoring
Veterinary Referral FAQs
A referral is when your vet connects you with another veterinary professional who has additional experience, training, or a focused interest in a specific area of medicine, such as orthopedics, internal medicine, or diagnostic imaging. This may include board-certified specialists or veterinarians with advanced skills and special interests. We help coordinate the process and stay involved in your pet’s care throughout. We coordinate the process and stay involved in your pet’s care throughout.
Not always. We work with visiting veterinary professionals and specialists who come to our clinic in Abbotsford, which means your pet can receive care close to home. If your pet cannot receive care at our clinic, we’ll refer you to the most appropriate facility in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland.
Yes. We stay in close communication with any specialist or hospital we refer to, and we’ll continue to be your pet’s primary care team once specialist treatment is complete.