Why Petcardia?

• Accompany your pet throughout the visit to best understand the treatment and diagnosis of your pet
• Latest technology developed specifically for cardiac imaging.  Our Philips Epiq ultrasound systems provide detailed imaging and high resolution measurements that are not available with either mobile or standard ultrasound machines.
• One hour appointments allow your pet to be comfortable, an accurate diagnosis, and a full understanding of the plan.
• Early treatment of heart disease improves prognosis and helps to avoid stressful & costly ER visits
• Communication with your Primary Care Veterinarian ensures everyone is on the same page 
• Detailed Reports of the exam including history, diagnostic findings, prognosis, treatment plan, and continuing care.

What to Bring

• New Client Information Form
• All Medical Records
• All Medications (cardiac and non cardiac)
• Blood test results
• Results of other diagnostic testing (ECG, X-rays, etc)

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Appointments

Petcardia business hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.  We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all major holidays. We strive to return voicemail and email messages as quickly as possible.  Messages received afterhours and on weekends will be returned in the order that they were received on the next business day. 

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service.  We accept several methods of payment, including cash, check, credit card, Care Credit and Scratchpay.

Health screening appointments must be fully paid in advance.  If cancellation notice is received more than 24hours before the scheduled appointment, the prepayment will be held as a credit on the client's account.  If the cancellation notice is received within 24hours of the scheduled appointment, 100% of the prepayment will be surrendered as a cancellation fee. 

After-hours Emergencies

​If you have an emergency, please call one of our partner hospitals and ask to speak with the Emergency Department.  They will contact our doctors if they need assistance in the treatment of your pet's heart disease.
Boulder -- Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency, 303-545-2273
Castle Rock -- Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies, 303-660-1027
Colorado Springs -- Powers Pet Emergency and Specialty, 970-278-0668 
Loveland --  Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado, 970-278-0668
Wheat Ridge -- Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, 303-424-3325

Hospitalization

Pets with advanced heart disease or acute symptoms may require overnight care.  Hospitalization is provided by our partner hospitals: Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency, Powers Pet Emergency and Specialty, Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado, Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies, and Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. If your pet requires hospitalization you will receive a separate estimate and invoice for these services.

Medication

• ​Please bring ALL your pet’s medications (cardiac and non-cardiac) to every appointment.
• All prescription refills must be ordered during Petcardia business hours. (M-F 8AM-5:30PM)
• If you need to pick up a prescription after business hours please call during business hours and pre-pay for the prescription.
• Please allow 24 business hours for all refill requests.
• Per federal regulations- our partner hospitals cannot refill Petcardia patient’s prescriptions without an exam. If you run out of medication during non-business hours you have the option of bringing your pet to the Emergency Department for an exam. You will have to pay the emergency exam fee.  Refilling medications will be at the discretion of the doctor who does the exam.
• If you would like to purchase your pet’s prescription through a human or online pharmacy an “Outside Pharmacy Release” waiver must be signed.