Abdominal Ultrasound
for Dogs and Cats in Missouri
Mobile Imaging Services for Veterinary Clinics by Pet Ultrasound Partners
Exciting Update Coming Fall 2025!
Currently, Pet Ultrasound Partners offers limited abdominal ultrasounds, which focus on specific areas of concern. We’re excited to announce that by Fall 2025, we plan to expand our services to include complete abdominal ultrasounds, offering a more comprehensive diagnostic option for your patients.
Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to enhance our imaging capabilities!
Abdominal Ultrasound
for Dogs and Cats in Missouri
Mobile Imaging Services for Veterinary Clinics by Pet Ultrasound Partners
Advanced diagnostic imaging doesn’t have to mean scheduling outside referrals or sending pet owners across town. With Pet Ultrasound Partners, veterinary clinics throughout Joplin and surrounding Missouri communities can offer high-quality abdominal ultrasound services for dogs and cats—right from their own exam rooms.
This mobile solution is designed specifically for veterinarians who want timely, accurate imaging without disrupting their practice flow or client relationships.
Clear Insights with Abdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound is a non-invasive and highly effective way to evaluate the internal structures of a pet’s body. It’s commonly used to assess patients with non-specific symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, or abnormal lab work—and can often provide answers that physical exams and radiographs cannot.
Organ Systems Evaluated:
Liver and gallbladder
Kidneys and adrenal glands
Spleen and lymph nodes
Gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, colon)
Urinary bladder, prostate, uterus, and ovaries
Abdominal blood vessels and mesentery
These systems are scanned thoroughly to look for changes in structure, signs of disease, abnormal fluid, or masses.
Conditions Often Identified:
Tumors or abnormal growths
Kidney or liver disease
Bladder stones or thickened walls
Gastrointestinal obstructions or motility issues
Abnormal fluid accumulation in the abdomen
Enlarged lymph nodes or organ inflammation
With imaging performed directly in the clinic, veterinarians can make faster decisions and offer more proactive treatment.
Preparing Pets for Abdominal Ultrasound
At Pet Ultrasound Partners, proper preparation is key to delivering accurate and high-quality imaging results. Dogs and cats scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound should be fasted for 12 hours beforehand to minimize gastrointestinal gas and improve organ visibility. The abdominal area must be shaved to allow direct probe-to-skin contact, which is important for clear imaging. Water can still be offered up until the appointment.
Though many pets can remain awake during the scan, light sedation is strongly recommended. It reduces stress, limits movement, and improves both safety and image clarity—especially for nervous or uncomfortable patients. Sedation is administered by the attending veterinarian prior to the scan, and our Pet Ultrasound Partners team will wait until the patient is ready.
These preparation steps ensure a smoother, safer procedure and allow our team to provide the most accurate diagnostic support to your clinic.
How It Works: The Mobile Process
Bringing ultrasound services directly into your veterinary clinic is straightforward and efficient.
Step 1: Schedule the Appointment
Bringing ultrasound services directly into your veterinary clinic is straightforward and efficient.
Step 2: Submit the Case Form
Before the visit, fill out our digital Case Submission Form (available on our website). This form gathers key information about the patient—signalment, history, clinical signs, and any recent lab work. It helps us prepare in advance for a more accurate scan.
Step 3: Prepare the Patient
Ensure the patient is fasted and prepped (abdomen shaved). Your team will assist with holding the pet during the scan.
Step 4: Scan Day
Ultrasounds typically take 20 to 30 minutes per patient. One staff member will be needed to help gently restrain the pet during the procedure. Our mobile team handles the imaging with efficiency and care.
Fast Results and Clear Communication
With Pet Ultrasound Partners, veterinary clinics receive fast, diagnostic support after every scan. Images and case notes are immediately transmitted to a board-certified specialist, ensuring timely review. A detailed report—including findings, clinical impressions, and treatment recommendations—is delivered within 24 hours, enabling your team to move forward with confidence.
For urgent situations, STAT reports are available within hours for an added fee. Reports are sent securely via email or digital platform, helping your clinic maintain continuity of care without delay.
Billing and Payment
Pet Ultrasound Partners offers clear, clinic-friendly billing with a standardized fee per ultrasound and a single travel fee per visit, making budgeting predictable and hassle-free. Invoices are emailed directly to your clinic after each appointment—there’s no need to collect client payments. All payments are handled securely online, with credit card or ACH options available. This simple, streamlined process reduces administrative work so your team can focus on patient care.
Why Clinics Trust Our Mobile Imaging Service
Veterinary teams in Joplin and surrounding areas rely on Pet Ultrasound Partners for mobile imaging services that are efficient, accurate, and easy to integrate into everyday practice. Here’s why clinics choose us:
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what you can expect:
No External Referrals Needed
Keep diagnostics in-house and maintain full control of patient care
Timely, Accurate Reports
Receive board-certified interpretations within 24 hours (STAT available)
On-Site Convenience
Scans are performed at your clinic, minimizing disruption to your workflow
Boarded Specialist Support
Every scan is interpreted by a radiologist or internal medicine expert
Expanded Diagnostic Services
Abdominal ultrasound, echocardiograms, and ECGs available in one visit
Support For General Practice Teams
We act as an extension of your clinic, not just a service provider
Pet Ultrasound Partners helps you offer a higher standard of care—without the overhead or stress of managing diagnostics on your own.
Service Area
Pet Ultrasound Partners provides mobile ultrasound services to veterinary clinics in Joplin, Missouri, and neighboring regions in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. We travel directly to your clinic, whether you’re in a city or rural location, offering on-site abdominal ultrasound, echocardiogram, and ECG services.
Current areas served include:
Joplin
Webb City
Carthage
Carl Junction
Neosho
Galena, KS
Baxter Springs, KS
Other surrounding communities
If your clinic is outside this list, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to confirm availability or discuss upcoming routes near your area.
Clear Picture, Healthy Pet
Book Your Pet's Abdominal Ultrasound Today!
Offering advanced imaging to your patients has never been easier with Pet Ultrasound Partners. To schedule a mobile ultrasound visit, simply call or text
(417) 622-1700. You can also submit a case form and make a payment directly on our website for added convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Abdominal Ultrasound
Do you offer echocardiograms or ECGs?
We offer both echocardiograms and ECGs.