Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri: 9am – 6pm
Wed: 9am – 6pm (farm calls – large animal)
Hickory Hill Veterinary Services provides advanced veterinary ultrasound in Tampa, offering non-invasive, real-time imaging for accurate diagnosis in pets and livestock.
Veterinary ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs, soft tissues, and blood flow. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound does not use radiation and is particularly effective for evaluating abdominal organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, and reproductive structures. It is also used to monitor pregnancies, assess heart function (echocardiography), and guide biopsy or aspiration procedures. Our team uses ultrasound as a powerful complement to digital radiology, providing a more complete diagnostic picture.
Our team ensures every veterinary ultrasound at Hickory Hill Veterinary Services is comfortable and diagnostically thorough.
Depending on the area being imaged, your pet may need to fast or have fur clipped from the scan area. Our team will provide specific instructions when scheduling.
Your pet is gently positioned on a padded table. Most pets tolerate ultrasound well without sedation. A water-based gel is applied to the scan area to improve image quality.
Our veterinarian moves the ultrasound probe over the target area, capturing detailed images of organs and structures. The entire scan typically takes 20–40 minutes.
Our veterinarian reviews findings with you immediately after the scan, explaining what was seen and recommending next steps including treatment, biopsy, or monitoring as appropriate.
Ultrasound provides critical diagnostic information about soft tissue structures that X-rays cannot adequately visualize, making it an essential tool for complete internal medicine workups.
Ultrasound reveals detailed information about organ size, shape, texture, and vascularity without surgery or radiation, guiding accurate diagnosis of conditions like splenic masses, liver disease, and kidney stones.
Unlike static X-rays, ultrasound shows organ movement and blood flow in real time, allowing detection of heart valve abnormalities, peristalsis, and bladder function.
Ultrasound is the gold standard for confirming pregnancy, counting fetuses, assessing fetal viability, and estimating gestational age in dogs, cats, and livestock.
Veterinary ultrasound can diagnose abdominal organ disease, bladder and kidney stones, reproductive conditions, pregnancy, splenic and liver masses, fluid accumulation, and heart abnormalities. Call (813) 373-5924 to discuss whether ultrasound is right for your pet.
Ultrasound costs vary by area scanned and species. Most abdominal ultrasounds take 20–40 minutes. Call (813) 373-5924 for current pricing.
Preparation depends on the scan type. Abdominal ultrasounds typically require fasting 4–8 hours. Fur may be clipped from the scan area. Our team will provide specific instructions when scheduling.
Yes, ultrasound is excellent for pregnancy confirmation and monitoring. It can confirm conception as early as 3–4 weeks, count fetuses, assess fetal heartbeats, and estimate gestational age in dogs, cats, and livestock.
Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
Get accurate internal imaging for your pet in Tampa. Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
