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Ultrasound

Ultrasound Services

Clear answers start with the right images. We offer advanced ultrasound diagnostics with the care and precision your pet deserves.

Veterinary ultrasound services

Abdominal Ultrasound with Internist Case Analysis

A comprehensive scan of your pet’s abdominal organs, paired with a full case review by a board-certified internist. This service ensures your veterinarian receives detailed insights to guide treatment without the long wait for an in-person specialist visit.

An orange cat lying on a towel while a technician scans its abdomen

System-Focused Ultrasound

When a full abdominal scan isn’t needed, we offer targeted ultrasounds focused on a specific body system. This is ideal for evaluating pregnancy, urinary concerns, or localized issues.

A dog resting on a pillow for an ultrasound while its owner stays at the table

Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspirates

If an abnormality such as a mass or enlarged lymph node is detected during an ultrasound, we may recommend a minimally invasive fine needle aspirate to collect a small sample for further analysis.

A veterinarian examining a cytology slide at the microscope
Testimonials

I had a great experience taking my senior pup here to get an ultrasound. The techs were incredibly kind throughout the entire procedure and took extra care to make my dog feel less scared. It really helped that I was able to be in the room to sit with her the entire time as well. Results came back same day. I would definitely use VDC again for future needs.

Jess StricklinClient review

Great experience, start to finish. Everyone is patient, kind, and thorough. You’re allowed to accompany your pet during the procedure which is huge - I’ve never seen my dog so relaxed in a veterinary facility. The technicians are phenomenal, too! Quick turnaround on results and both the report and the phone call are very detailed and well-explained. Ultrasound reports are reviewed by a board-certified internal medicine specialist and are sent directly to your veterinarian as well. Can’t recommend them highly enough!

Lindsey Gavel

The staff was very friendly, very happy with the service, and they kept me informed and explained the procedure. (Took my small dog to get an ultrasound and was able to take my dog in on the same day I called.)

Annie

Personable as I could hope for. Places like this are refreshing and sort of restore your faith in humanity.

Gery N.

The staff here was excellent. We came here for an ultrasound and the vet/techs discovered our dog needed immediate surgery. They had us set up to go to the emergency vet in minutes. Very professional and attentive staff made our stressful situation much more manageable.

Maggie HanleyClient review

Before scheduling with Veterinary Diagnostic Centers I read the Google reviews and was skeptical that they had all these 5-star rave reviews, so I vowed to add to the list if my experience was also as great as others had claimed. And guess what...it's real! I've been to many veterinarians in Chicago and this is about as good as it gets, especially for specialty care. Not only was the price about half of what other places charge for an ultrasound, they were easy to schedule with, super kind, very up front about pricing and all it includes, and quick to call me with a thorough explanation of the results the following day! I went to the location on Irving Park Rd. and it is a quiet, calming environment with super friendly staff-people. They were so sweet to my anxious Chihuahua and made us both feel well taken care of.

Amy Miller

Absolutely amazing service! All three ladies were excellent, so informative, so caring, so patient, angels on earth! 20+ Stars for each!

Celi mtz

So kind! So gentle! So thorough! Just love this team❣️

Carolyn Atkins

Brought my dog in for an ultrasound and they were very welcoming and compassionate. They made sure he was comfortable and did a great job with the testing. You can tell they genuinely care about your pet. Great place and highly recommend! Thank you!

Emily HoffmanClient review

The diagnostic experience with our small dog was excellent. Being with our dog while they completed the ultrasound, the care that the technicians took in keeping her calm and comfortable eased my mind. The thorough explanation of the procedure before and after with the veterinarian was exemplary. They provide emails and transcripts of all interactions including the test results. I highly recommend their diagnostic services.

Lucia Podraza

I took my cat for an ultrasound and it was the smoothest process. From making the appointment, ultrasound time to discussing results, everyone made the stressful process extremely easy. The room we were in had relaxing jazz music; my cat nearly fell asleep! Every employee handled my boy with care and attention and made me very welcome as I sat with them in the room. Results were provided promptly (within 24 hours) and sent to my vet. I would strongly recommend anyone to go here!

Roselie Mazor

The staff was PHENOMENAL! They were supportive, kind, knowledgeable and super helpful. They treated us AND our dog with such loving hands. I highly recommend them!!!

Linda Annicks

About Us

At Veterinary Diagnostic Centers, we’re committed to making advanced diagnostics and board-certified specialist support more accessible. Our goal is to help veterinary teams deliver the best possible care while reducing stress for pets and their families. To create a calmer experience, our centers are Fear Free certified, operate with minimal wait times, and focus on one patient at a time. Our experienced team provides advanced ultrasound imaging to help guide accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

Answers your veterinarian can act on.

No anesthesia, nothing invasive, and you are welcome to stay in the room the whole time.