Services

Our Services
Our in-house laboratory allows us to access a variety of tests that can help correctly diagnose and treat your pet’s illness. Test results are available within minutes to a few hours. Current we are able to perform the following tests on site:
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Blood smear analysis
Organ and metabolic function profiles
Electrolyte & Blood Gas analysis
Clotting function evaluation
Hematocrit
Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) testing
Feline Leukemia & Feline Immunosuppressive Viral testing
Heartworm testing
Tick-borne disease (Lyme and Ehrlichia) testing
Parvovirus testing
Urinalysis
Our radiology services include digital radiographs (“x-rays”) and ultrasound imaging. We are able to submit radiographs for review by a Board-certified Veterinary Radiologist at any hour and receive results within 2 hours. We are also able to provide a variety of other diagnostic testing services such as:
Blood Pressure measurement and monitoring
Oxygenation measurements
ECG monitoring
Intraocular pressure monitoring
Ocular staining
Ocular tear production evaluation
Should our pet require a transfusion we are prepared with Packed Red Blood Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma, and a bank of Whole Blood Donors.
Our on-site pharmacy maintains a variety of medications for use in the care of our patients. We have access to all the commonly used products as well as emergency-specific products such as antivenom (for snakebites) and Fomepizole (for antifreeze toxicity).
Our Services
Your pet is an important part of your family, and when he or she is ill, you want the best medical care available.
Emergency Care
Open around the clock, our hospital gives us a setting where we provide excellent veterinary care.
Learn MoreLaboratory
The Southeast has few regional Antech reference laboratories but SCVSEC has one.
Learn MoreCardiology
Signs such as difficulty breathing, resistance to exercise, fainting, and abdominal distension can point to heart disease.
Learn MoreDermatology
Skin and ear problems, unfortunately, are common experiences for dogs and cats.
Learn MoreEndoscopy
Endoscopy lets us examine internal organs and body parts without invasive exploratory surgery.
Learn MoreImaging & Radiology
We diagnose patients using advanced digital imaging technologies that include digital radiology, ultrasound, and CT-scans.
Internal Medicine
Advanced training and solid information help our Internal Medicine specialists diagnose and treat many diseases.
Learn MoreSurgery
Minimally invasive surgery results in less pain, quicker recovery, and fewer post-surgical complications.
Learn MoreIodine Therapy
We’ve healed more than 500 cats with radioactive iodine therapy.
Learn MoreOncology
Few things are tougher than learning your pet has cancer. We face it with you.
Learn MoreContact Us
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
Location
3924 Fernandina Road Columbia, SC 29210
Hospital Hours
Emergency: 24 hours
Specialty Departments: Monday-Friday: 8 am - 6 pm