The Internal Medicine Service at Bluff City Veterinary Specialists manages a wide spectrum of cases, including those surrounding hematology, endocrinology, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, urology, infectious disease, transfusion medicine, as well as others.  We provide specialist-level care for patients of the referring veterinarians in Memphis and the surrounding regions. 

If your pet is not feeling well and has an illness that is difficult for your family veterinarian to diagnose or treat, your pet can be referred to our service for more advanced care.  Services offered include comprehensive diagnostic workups and therapeutic treatments for challenging small animal internal medicine cases. We offer a broad spectrum of imaging techniques, endoscopy services, and 24-hour care for patients needing to be hospitalized. 

Advanced Imaging Services:

  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasonography (including echocardiography)
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Computerized tomography
  • Interventional radiology

Endoscopy Services:

  • Rhinoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Gastroduodenoscopy, including foreign body removal
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic biopsies
  • Placement of feeding tubes
  • Balloon dilation of esophageal strictures

Specialized Techniques:

  • Ultrasound-guided tissue aspiration and biopsies
  • Bone marrow collection
  • Joint fluid collection
  • Transtracheal washes and bronchoalveolar lavage
  • Cerebrospinal fluid collection
  • Transfusion with blood and specialized blood products
  • Placement of tracheal stents for treatment of tracheal collapse
  • Placement of urethral stents in patients with malignant urethral obstructions
  • Full cardiac workup including treatment and follow-up
  • Management of medical neurology patients, including those with seizure disorders

Small Animal Internal Medicine Team:

  • Todd Archer, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM
  • Maggie Walsh, Small Animal Internal Medicine Supervising Technician