Cardiology

Why Pet Owners and Veterinarians Choose DoveLewis Cardiology

Board-certified Cardiologist

A board-certified veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine and has passed an examination that evaluates their knowledge and skills in that specialty area. Cardiologist Dr. Caryn Reynolds, DVM, DACVIM, is one of almost 20 board-certified veterinarians at DoveLewis. 

Advanced Cardiac Imaging and Testing

We provide comprehensive, on-site cardiac diagnostics, including high-resolution echocardiography. 

Comprehensive Care Center for Complex and High-Risk Patients

For pets with advanced disease or multiple medical conditions, our cardiologists coordinate care with ICU, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesia teams to ensure safety and continuity.

Rapid Access During Emergencies

When cardiac symptoms escalate suddenly, emergency and critical care teams are available 24/7 to stabilize patients and initiate specialty evaluation.

What are common reasons patients see us? 

• Cardiac (heart) failure
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Cardiac murmur
• Congenital heart disease (birth disorder)
• Acquired heart disease
• Respiratory (breathing pathway) disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Heart infections, such as heart worm

What cardiology procedures do we regularly perform ?

• Electrocardiography (ECG), including both 24-hour monitoring and event monitoring of heart activity
• Echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
• Heart radiography (x-rays)
• Blood pressure evaluation
• Preanesthetic evaluations
• OFA (The Canine Health Information Center) Exam