Introduction
Altitude810 provides high-quality veterinary ultrasound services for small animal practice, delivering advanced diagnostic imaging directly to your clinic.
Our service includes abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, thoracic ultrasound, small parts imaging and pelvic/reproductive ultrasound, supporting veterinarians with accurate imaging and meaningful interpretation.
This service combines the ultrasound expertise of Dr Rayshelle Finch (PhD) with the veterinary clinical experience of Dr David Hunter.
This collaborative model allows ultrasound findings to be interpreted within the clinical context of each patient, supporting referring veterinarians in clinical decision-making and patient management.
Patients remain within their familiar clinic environment while gaining access to advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging and professional clinical discussion.
Ultrasound Examinations Available
Abdominal Ultrasound
Comprehensive abdominal imaging including assessment of:
- Liver
- Spleen
- Kidneys
- Bladder
- Pancreas
- Adrenal glands
- Gastrointestinal tract
Cardiac Echocardiography
Advanced echocardiography including evaluation of:
- Valvular disease
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pre-chemotherapy cardiac assessment
- Post-chemotherapy monitoring
Thoracic Ultrasound
Assessment of thoracic pathology including:
- Pleural effusion
- Pericardial effusion
- Thoracic fluid evaluation
Small Parts Ultrasound
High-resolution imaging of structures including:
- Testes
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid region
- Lymph nodes
Pelvic and Reproductive Ultrasound
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Pelvic imaging
Combined Expertise
Dr Rayshelle Finch — Ultrasound Specialist (PhD)
30+ years experience in medical ultrasound and echocardiography.
Dr David Hunter — Veterinarian
35+ years veterinary clinical practice.
Together they provide advanced imaging combined with veterinary clinical insight, allowing ultrasound findings to be interpreted within the context of each individual case.
Clinical Correlation & Interpretation
Altitude810 provides more than diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
Each examination includes clinical correlation of ultrasound findings with the patient’s history and presenting problem.
By combining the ultrasound expertise of Dr Rayshelle Finch with the clinical experience of Dr David Hunter, imaging findings can be interpreted alongside the patient’s clinical presentation.
This collaborative approach supports referring veterinarians by providing:
- Interpretation of ultrasound findings in clinical context
- Discussion of differential diagnoses
- Guidance on further diagnostic steps
- Practical clinical insight based on imaging findings
This ensures ultrasound results are clinically meaningful and useful for patient management.
How the Service Works
- Case discussion with referring veterinarian
- Scheduling a clinic visit
- Patient preparation guidance
- Ultrasound examination performed at your clinic
- Immediate discussion of preliminary findings
- Written report emailed with key images
What Your Practice Receives
- Immediate verbal findings and case discussion
- Clinical interpretation and practical advice
- Ultrasound images supplied to the clinic
- Written ultrasound report
Preparing Your Patient
For abdominal ultrasound examinations:
- Patients should be fasted
- The scanning region will generally need to be clipped
Preparation instructions will be confirmed when the appointment is scheduled.
When Should You Refer
Veterinary practices may consider referral ultrasound when:
- Abdominal disease requires further investigation
- Cardiac disease requires echocardiography
- Thoracic effusion or pathology is suspected
- Small structures require high-resolution imaging
- Pregnancy confirmation is required
- Additional imaging support is needed for complex cases
Booking and Payment
Appointments are arranged directly with the veterinary clinic.
Altitude810 travels to your practice to perform the ultrasound examination.
Payment is required on the day of service unless alternative arrangements are made.
Contact / Referral
Enquire about our ultrasound services or refer cases by contacting Altitude810.
Please include:
- Clinic /hospital name and contact details
- Patient name, species and breed
- Clinical history
- Relevant laboratory results or imaging
- The specific clinical question
Email: info@altitude810.com