Veterinary Diagnostics & Labwork in Medford, OR
At McAndrews Veterinary Clinic and Immediate Care, we provide timely veterinary diagnostics and labwork for dogs and cats in Medford and nearby communities like Central Point and Phoenix. From digital X-rays and ultrasound to in-house lab testing, our team focuses on clear answers and thoughtful care—so you can make confident decisions, fast.
Clear Answers When Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well
Whether your pet has vague symptoms or you’re monitoring an ongoing condition, diagnostics help us move from “guessing” to a targeted plan. Our Medford veterinary team offers radiology (digital X-rays), ultrasound, and in-house labwork like CBC, chemistry, and cytology—plus bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing—so we can evaluate concerns quickly and recommend next steps that fit your pet’s needs and your goals.
What Diagnostic Testing Can Tell Us
Diagnostic testing supports smarter care at every life stage—from routine baselines to same-day concerns. If your pet needs urgent attention during business hours, we may recommend imaging or labwork to help determine the safest treatment path. We also use testing to support wellness care and internal medicine evaluations when symptoms don’t have an obvious cause.
Imaging
Digital X-rays and ultrasound can help assess bones, lungs, abdomen, and more—often the best next step when there’s pain, coughing, limping, or unexplained swelling.
Labwork
In-house testing like CBC/chemistry/cytology—plus bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal tests—helps evaluate organ function, infection, inflammation, parasites, and overall health.
What to Expect from Your Pet’s Diagnostic Visit
From symptoms to results, we keep the process calm, clear, and efficient.
We start with a focused exam and your pet’s history, then recommend the most helpful tests—no extras, no confusing jargon. Because we’re committed to affordable, understanding, immediate care, we’ll talk through what each test is for, what it may (or may not) rule out, and what your options are once results are available.
Prepared
If your pet needs labwork, we’ll let you know how to prepare, including whether fasting is recommended and what medications or notes to bring.
Guided
After results, we explain what they mean and connect you to next steps—like treatment, monitoring, or related services such as surgery or routine wellness care.
Diagnostics & Labwork FAQs
If your dog or cat isn’t feeling well, diagnostic testing can help us pinpoint what’s going on and choose the safest next steps. Below are common questions about veterinary diagnostics and labwork at McAndrews Veterinary Clinic and Immediate Care in Medford, including what we test for, how to prepare, and when same-day testing may be recommended.
What types of diagnostic testing do you offer in Medford?
McAndrews Veterinary Clinic and Immediate Care provides veterinary diagnostics for dogs and cats in Medford, including digital X-rays (radiology), ultrasound, and in-house labwork. Our laboratory capabilities include CBC, chemistry, and cytology, along with bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing. These tools help us move quickly from symptoms to a clear treatment plan.
When would my pet need labwork or imaging?
Your veterinarian may recommend labwork or imaging when a dog or cat has vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, lethargy, pain, limping, coughing, or unexplained weight changes. Diagnostics are also useful for routine baseline screening during wellness visits and when monitoring ongoing medical concerns. If your pet needs urgent attention during business hours, testing can help guide immediate care decisions.
Do you offer same-day or drop-off testing?
Yes—our team offers immediate care and drop-offs during business hours when it’s medically appropriate, and diagnostics may be part of that visit. We’ll start with an exam, discuss your pet’s symptoms, and recommend the most helpful tests based on what we’re seeing. If your pet’s condition is urgent, calling ahead is always helpful.
How should I prepare my dog or cat for diagnostic labwork?
Preparation depends on the specific test. For some blood tests, fasting may be recommended, while others do not require special instructions. When you schedule with McAndrews Veterinary Clinic and Immediate Care in Medford, we’ll tell you what to do beforehand and what to bring, including any medications or recent health notes that may help interpret results.
What will I learn from bloodwork, urinalysis, or fecal testing?
These tests help your veterinarian evaluate organ function, hydration status, inflammation, infection, and parasite concerns in dogs and cats. At our Medford clinic, results can help confirm a diagnosis, rule out serious issues, and guide next steps—whether that’s treatment, monitoring, or additional imaging.