Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency offers Atlanta’s referral-only outpatient diagnostic ultrasound, performed by a board-certified veterinary radiologist (DACVR). We support referring veterinarians with advanced imaging, timely communication, and high-quality diagnostic interpretation — while keeping your pet’s primary veterinarian at the center of ongoing care.an can’t fit you in, urgent care fills the gap. Walk in any hour, any day.
Outpatient pet ultrasound in Atlanta, GA, by a board-certified veterinary radiologist.
Specialized outpatient ultrasound for dogs and cats in Atlanta.
Outpatient Ultrasound
- Performed by a board-certified veterinary radiologist (DACVR)
- Referral-only, by appointment
- Detailed reports sent to your veterinarian
- FNA & cytology when indicated (with sedation)
- Emergency ultrasound available through the ER
Board-certified radiology, in Marietta — supporting the veterinarians who know your pet best.
Why Dogwood Radiology
Specialty imaging, in collaboration with your veterinarian.
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Board-certified radiology (DACVR)
A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology has completed years of specialty training and rigorous certification beyond veterinary school — the credential referring veterinarians look for in advanced imaging.
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Referral-only, by design
Outpatient ultrasound is scheduled exclusively through your primary veterinarian. We collaborate closely with the doctor who knows your pet best and keep them at the center of ongoing care.
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Accurate acquisition & interpretation
Our radiologist performs the study and writes the report. Subtle or complex abnormalities are far more likely to be recognized when the same expert who scans the patient also interprets the images.
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Clear, actionable reports
Detailed diagnostic reports are submitted directly to your referring veterinarian to guide treatment planning. Urgent findings are communicated by phone the same day.
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Outpatient ultrasound
Common reasons for a referral.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive tool that allows detailed evaluation of internal organs, soft tissues, and specific areas of concern — helping guide accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Common reasons your veterinarian may refer for ultrasound include:
- Abdominal organ evaluation (liver, spleen, kidneys, GI tract, bladder)
- Focused evaluation of a specific area of concern
- Pre-surgical or pre-procedural imaging
- Masses or fluid assessment
- Pre-surgical or pre-procedural imaging
- Cytology sampling under ultrasound guidance (FNA)
Types of ultrasound
Studies we perform.
As a board-certified radiologist, our team is experienced and comfortable performing any type of diagnostic ultrasound requested by a veterinarian.
Complete abdominal ultrasound
Focused organ-specific studies
Mass and lymph node evaluation
Free-fluid assessment
Ultrasound-guided FNA & cytology
Follow-up imaging for ongoing medical conditions
FAQ
Common questions about ultrasound at Dogwood.
Yes. Outpatient ultrasound appointments are referral-only and must be scheduled by your primary veterinarian.
A board-certified veterinary radiologist (DACVR) personally performs the ultrasound and submits the report to your pet’s regular veterinarian.
The report is sent to your referring veterinarian, who will discuss results and next steps with you. If you would like a copy emailed to you directly, contact client@dogwood.vet.
If urgent findings are identified, our radiologist will contact your referring veterinarian promptly to discuss the case and recommended next steps.
Yes. If a fine needle aspirate is recommended (at the radiologist’s discretion), sedation is required for patient comfort and safety.
Yes — only for emergency cases. Emergency ultrasound evaluations are managed by the emergency doctor on duty and are subject to triage, case priority, and radiologist availability. An additional emergency service fee applies when ultrasound is performed through the emergency service.
Reports are sent directly to your referring veterinarian after the study. For urgent or unexpected findings, our radiologist reaches out personally so the next steps in your pet’s care can begin without delay.
Service area
Proudly serving the Atlanta metro, and welcoming families from beyond.
Dogwood is located in Marietta, GA — a short drive from anywhere in the Atlanta metro. Most of our patients come from the surrounding cities, but pets and families travel from much farther for the right specialty care, and we welcome them all.
- Atlanta, GA
- Buckhead, GA
- Johns Creek, GA
- Marietta, GA
- Sandy Springs, GA
- Roswell, GA
- Alpharetta, GA
Coming from out of town? We routinely care for pets traveling from across Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and beyond. We’ll coordinate with your primary veterinarian, share records, and help make the visit as smooth as possible.
Refer a case
Send your patient to our radiology team.
Outpatient ultrasound is referral-only. Submit a referral through our secure online form and our team will reach out to the client to schedule the appointment.