Veterinary Specialty Hospital, North County
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Veterinary Specialty Hospital, North County
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Blood Bank
    • Cardiology
    • Veterinary Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Social Work
    • Surgery
    • Urgent Care by Ethos Near Here
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • Get in Line
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Online Store
    • Prescription Refill Form
    • Grief Resources
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • Our Referral Process
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • Outpatient Imaging
    • Clinical Studies
    • VetBloom CE
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Veterinary Urgent Care by Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Job Fair Events
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Training Programs
  • 24-HR ER: 760-466-0600
760-466-0600

Internal Medicine

Our expertise in diagnosis and treatment of chronic and complex health conditions, combined with compassion and understanding, ensures your pet has access to the best care possible.

Our board certified internal medicine specialists are experienced in advanced diagnoses such as abdominal/thoracic ultrasound, bone marrow aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage, CSF taps, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and cystoscopy.

Our skilled teams are committed to providing your pet with medical expertise coupled with compassion and understanding. Our expertise in diagnosis and treatment of chronic or complex health conditions, including geriatric medical management, ensures your pet has access to the best care possible.

Internal Medicine Diagnostics and Treatments Include:
  • Blood gas and blood pressure monitoring
  • Bone marrow aspirate and core biopsy
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Endotracheal wash
  • Enteral nutritional support (nasoesophageal, nasogastric, esophagostomy and endoscoscopically placed gastrostomy tubes)
  • Esophageal balloon dilation
  • Joint aspirates
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures & Endoscopies
    • Bronchoscopy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Cystoscopy
    • Gastroduodenoscopy
    • Gastroscopy
    • Laryngoscopy
    • Rhinoscopy
    • Vaginoscopy
  • Radiography (X-Rays)
  • Ultrasonography (abdomen, thorax, cardiac)
    • Ultrasound guided biopsies

Submit a Referral

  • Referral Forms and Records

Meet Our Team

  • Kay Drake, DVM, Residency Trained in Internal MedicineVeterinary Internist
  • Julie Fischer, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Veterinary Internist
  • Allison Leuin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Veterinary Internist
  • Kevin Mallery, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Director of Internal Medicine Innovations
Veterinary Specialty Hospital, North County
760-466-0600 | 2055 Montiel Rd, Ste #104, San Marcos, CA 92069
  • 24-HR ER: 760-466-0600
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Blood Bank
    • Cardiology
    • Veterinary Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Social Work
    • Surgery
    • Urgent Care by Ethos Near Here
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • Get in Line
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Online Store
    • Prescription Refill Form
    • Grief Resources
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • Our Referral Process
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • Outpatient Imaging
    • Clinical Studies
    • VetBloom CE
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Veterinary Urgent Care by Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Job Fair Events
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Training Programs
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