In-House Diagnostics | Alta Animal Hospital Clovis

In-House Diagnostic Testing

Fast, accurate answers when your pet needs care — without waiting days for results.

When your pet isn’t feeling well, timely answers make all the difference. At Alta Animal Hospital, our advanced in-house diagnostic capabilities allow us to identify problems quickly and begin treatment during the same visit — often within 30 minutes.

Having diagnostics performed on-site reduces stress for pets, shortens wait times, and helps our team make confident medical decisions right away.

Our In-House Diagnostic Services Include

  • Complete Bloodwork & Biochemistry Panels
    Detect infections, anemia, dehydration, and organ function issues quickly.
  • In-House Urinalysis
    Evaluate kidney function, urinary tract infections, and metabolic conditions.
  • Blood Gas Analysis & Coagulation Panels
    Critical for emergency and urgent care cases.
  • Ear Cytology & Blood Smear Analysis
    Identify infections, inflammation, parasites, and abnormal cells.
  • Specialized In-House Panels
    Kidney panels • Liver panels • Thyroid testing • Hormone testing • Cancer screening • Fructosamine • Cortisol • Progesterone • Heska panels

 

These tools allow us to assess your pet’s condition efficiently and accurately — especially when symptoms are sudden or worsening.

Conditions Commonly Diagnosed On-Site

  • Gastrointestinal illness (vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss)
  • Infections and inflammatory conditions
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Thyroid and hormonal imbalances
  • Anemia or clotting disorders
  • Ear infections and skin conditions
  • Urgent and emergency medical concerns

Because results are available quickly, treatment can often begin during the same appointment.

Comprehensive Care, When Needed

For highly specialized or advanced testing, we also collaborate with trusted external laboratories and specialty partners to ensure your pet receives complete and thorough care.

With same-day appointments, walk-ins welcome, and extended hours, our in-house diagnostics play a key role in delivering timely, high-quality veterinary medicine.

Call (559) 298-6509 to schedule an appointment or bring your pet in for urgent evaluation.