Veterinarians

Partnering for Advanced Pet Care

At Island Life Animal Hospital, we are proud to partner with local veterinary practices to provide advanced diagnostic and surgical services for pets in our community and beyond.

We understand the trust it takes to refer a patient, and we are committed to working closely with you to deliver the highest standard of care while respecting your role as the primary veterinarian.

Now Offering In-House CT Scans – Starting August

We are excited to introduce in-house Computed Tomography (CT) imaging using the GE Revolution ACTs™ CT scanner — delivering exceptional diagnostic clarity while prioritizing patient safety and efficiency.

Key Benefits for Your Patients

  • Advanced Diagnostic Insight: Evaluate orthopedic injuries and abnormalities, abdominal and thoracic cavities, central nervous system conditions, nasal/sinus/oral disease, ear canal and bulla pathology, soft tissue abnormalities, and detect tumors as small as 1mm.
  • Reduced radiation exposure with GE Dose Watch™ and Organ Dose Modulation and faster scans minimizing anesthesia time and improving patient care.
  • Cardio-protective anesthesia protocols with Complete anesthesia monitoring inclusive of SPO2, direct capnography, ECG, blood pressure, etc.
  • Improved Surgical Planning: CT imaging enhances pre-operative assessment and leads to more informed treatment decisions and better outcomes.
  • Fast, Seamless Coordination: We will provide timely reports and will maintain open communication with your team throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.

Clinical Use Cases

Our CT imaging supports the diagnosis and management of:

  • Orthopedic injuries: fractures, cruciate ligament tears, joint abnormalities
  • Neurological disease: spinal compression, disc disease, intracranial lesions
  • Oncologic assessment: detection and staging of tumors as small as 1 mm
  • ENT conditions: nasal and sinus disease, ear canal abnormalities
  • Dental and oral pathology
  • Trauma cases: evaluation of internal injuries and swelling

Advanced Surgical Services

In addition to routine procedures, we proudly offer:

  • Orthopedic surgeries – fracture repairs, cruciate ligament repairs, and more
  • Complex soft tissue surgeries
  • Oncologic (tumor) removals
  • Specialized dental and oral surgeries

Our Commitment to Local Veterinarians

  • Orthopedic injuries: fractures, cruciate ligament tears, joint abnormalities
  • Respect for Continuity of Care: We complement your care plan and refer patients back for ongoing management.
  • Flexible Scheduling: We work to accommodate urgent and complex cases quickly.

Ready to Refer a Patient?

Questions or want to discuss a case?

Call us: 727-289-3776

Island Life Animal Hospital – Advanced Care. Local Heart.

Together, we can provide pets with the highest level of diagnostic and surgical care, close to home.