Emergency Veterinary Imaging for Urgent Cases
Helping Your Clinic Respond Quickly with Advanced Diagnostic Support
When a patient is in distress, your clinic deserves fast answers. At Superior Veterinary Imaging, we provide emergency diagnostic imaging for dogs and cats, helping you move from uncertainty to clarity with confidence. Whether it is late in the day or early in the diagnostic process, our team is here to support your decision-making with timely, advanced imaging.
We recognize how urgent cases can disrupt the rhythm of your practice. That is why we prioritize emergency referrals with the same care and efficiency we would want for our own patients. You can count on us for accurate results and a seamless experience that keeps your clients in-house.
Supporting Referring Clinics Throughout the Region
Our services are designed for referring veterinary teams who need quick, high-quality imaging to manage urgent cases. We work alongside your practice, not in competition with it, and always refer clients back to you once diagnostics are complete.
From Duluth to Superior, Cloquet to Hibbing, and Hayward to Ashland, we are proud to support veterinary clinics across northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If your practice is within driving distance and facing an urgent need, our team is ready to help.
Emergency Imaging Services for Dogs and Cats
Time-sensitive conditions often require more than clinical observation. We provide access to advanced imaging that gives you a clearer picture in a short amount of time.
What We Offer:
We are equipped to work with both stable and medically fragile patients. Please let us know ahead of time if your case involves additional handling needs.
When to Refer an Emergency Case
Emergency imaging may be appropriate when your patient presents with:
If you are unsure whether emergency imaging is the right next step, we welcome your call. We are always happy to provide input and help guide your case.
Simple, Responsive Process
Emergencies are unpredictable, which is why we aim to keep the referral process smooth and responsive.
- Call (218) 461-1641 to discuss the case and check availability.
- Coordinate arrival. We will work with your team to schedule imaging as soon as possible, often same-day.
- Image acquisition. Performed at our Duluth facility with gentle handling of urgent patients.
- Results shared. Verbal findings are given before discharge. Written reports follow within 24 hours.
Emergency imaging is available during our regular hours. If your case occurs outside of those times, we may still be able to help depending on availability.
Ready to Refer an Emergency Case?
Our veterinary team at Superior Veterinary Imaging is here to support your clinic with urgent imaging when it matters most. If you’re managing a critical patient and need quick answers, give us a call at (218) 461-1641 to speak with our team directly.
We’re ready to work with your clinic to provide advanced imaging, fast results, and confident support for every emergency case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a veterinary imaging emergency?
An emergency imaging case typically involves a sudden, unexplained change in a pet’s condition. Common examples include trauma, collapse, respiratory distress, acute abdominal pain, or neurological signs. If your team feels that imaging could change the course of care quickly, we are here to help.
How fast can my clinic refer a patient for emergency imaging?
Emergency cases are a priority. We aim to accommodate urgent referrals as soon as possible, often same-day. Please call us directly at (218) 461-1641 so we can review the case and coordinate the schedule with your clinic.
Do you accept emergency appointments directly from pet owners?
No. All imaging services are performed through referral from a veterinary clinic. If a pet owner contacts us directly, we guide them back to their primary veterinarian for coordination.
What species do you provide emergency imaging for?
We currently provide imaging services for dogs and cats. If you have questions about imaging options for other species, feel free to contact us for guidance.
What happens after the imaging is completed?
We provide your clinic with a verbal summary of findings before the patient returns to you. A complete written report follows within 24 hours. Our goal is to give you the diagnostic clarity needed to move forward with treatment confidently and quickly.