The specialty of internal medicine is one of the broadest and most comprehensive within veterinary medicine. Internal medicine specialists are trained to evaluate all aspects of a patient’s history and clinical findings to allow optimal diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic recommendations based on the whole clinical picture. When traditional or baseline diagnostic testing fail to diagnose a sick patient, or if a pet is simply not responding to appropriate therapy, we are available to provide the latest technology in the diagnosis and management of your pet’s medical concerns.
Our internal medicine department sees patients on a referral basis and strives to manage your pet’s health concerns in collaboration with your family veterinarian. In addition, within the hospital we employ a team approach between specialties to ensure that your pet receives the best care possible.
These are generally conditions that are unusual, difficult to manage or have associated complications that require more advanced diagnostic testing, monitoring and/or therapies. These conditions may include but are not limited to:
Diagnostic services available:
Diagnostic ultrasound (chest and abdomen)
Ultrasound guided fine needle aspirates and biopsies
Fluid collection from body cavities (abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis and pericardiocentesis)
Minimally invasive evaluation of the gastrointestinal, urinary and respiratory systems (gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, urethroscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, and rhinoscopy)
Bone marrow sampling
Advanced imaging (CT and MRI)
Radiographic contrast studies (swallowing studies, urinary investigation)
Fluoroscopic evaluation of the trachea
What our clients say
Dr Ramsey’s knowledge was exceptional! Everyone working there was great!
Dr. Ramsey was very nice and detailed about my dog. He answered all my questions.
It is so obvious that this group of professionals care very much about their clients, animal and human alike.
Dr. Ramsey is an amazing vet! He really takes the time to explain diagnosis and treatment options in detail and so they are easily understood.
This place just blows other specialty vets out of the water. From the staff to the techs to the veterinarians to the management, we have had such a pleasant experience here despite our puppy being critically ill. It is a bit pricey but so worth it for all the care involved. You know your animal is getting close monitoring, up to date evidence-based care, individualized treatment plans and lots of TLC. We are so pleased with every aspect of our experience.
Dr. Ramsey and Bianca were wonderful! It’s never easy to see our fur babies suffering from illnesses. Dr Ramsey was very thorough, kind and caring.
Dr. Ramsey, I’m writing to thank you for probably saving Donny’s life. He’s been perfectly healthy, happy, and breathing great since you treated him for asthma. I can tell you are passionate for what you do; you were respectful, informative, and I knew you had his health in your best interests. Thank you for that. Please thank your staff as well; they were equally terrific. Hopefully Donny won’t have another flare up that bad again, but if he does I know where I will be taking him.
I have consistently been impressed with Dr. Ramsey’s knowledge but also concern and caring towards Maggie. He is also has helped decrease my own anxiety and concerns related to Maggie’s health.
Dr. Ramsey explains conditions and treatment options better than doctors I’ve been to for human ailments. He takes the time to make sure options are clear and all questions are answered. He is amazing!
I can’t give Dr. Ramsey high enough remarks because FREAKING INCREDIBLE was not one of the options. I will forever be indebted to him for saving Sinbad’s life!
The doctors and staff here were wonderful. I highly recommend them for emergency and specialty vet needs.
We ended up at MissionVet through the emergency department when our young female boxer was collapsing and bleeding from her mouth. The emergency team triaged Daphne immediately and began working to stabilize her. We were able to sit in a private room while we waited for any news, instead of sitting out in the waiting room (I was an emotional disaster). They cared for her for almost 3 days in their hospital and then we brought her home. We didn’t know what would happen, but Dr. Ramsey and the internal medicine team were wonderful in giving Daphne her best chance. We were able to call and check in whenever we needed and we never had issues getting ahold of someone familiar with Daphne’s case. Dr. Ramsey worked with our local vet to monitor Daphne’s condition as we cared for her at home.
We just had a checkup with Dr. Ramsey and Daphne is now completely off meds and she is in full remission.
Thank you to everyone at MissionVet for saving our fur baby!
Dr Ramsey is a very thorough specialty vet. The staff at MissionVet is the best in San Antonio.
I was very impressed with Dr. Torres’s “ bedside manner” with my fur baby, Chubbs. You can tell she has a real love for fur babies! Everyone was very courteous, friendly and professional. Considering why I was going there, everyone I came in contact with was very helpful and pleasant. I would highly recommend MissionVet to anyone who loves his/her fur baby & needs special attention
Dr. Torres is great! She always ensures that I understand what’s going on with Milo. She also makes sure that I am aware of what follows.
Dr. Ramsey had been treating Strider for over a year and we have nothing but praise for his compassion and knowledge of Strider’s condition. All of the front desk staff are very personable and friendly and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and welcome. The PCPs are all top notch and make the visit as comfortable as possible. MissionVet has given Strider the best of care over this past year. He is improving every day and we are grateful for all of the staff.
The team at Mission are always courteous and have the upmost respect. I really love all of the PCP team members that I have had the pleasure of working with. They are caring, concerned, and make you feel confidant especially when you have a critically ill furry companion. Dr. Ramsey and his team again are the best I have been to in a very long time. I will always bring my pets to Mission based on the way I have been treated and most of all my Baby boy.
Dr. Ramsey was very knowledgeable about my dog’s illness and treatment. He was friendly, courteous and professional with every visit.
I am so impressed with Dr. Ramsey. I have recommended him to friends and HIGHLY recommend Mission to everyone. The front staff are wonderful!
I can’t say enough GOOD about Dr. Ramsey. I feel very lucky to have him caring for my very challenging and special companion. The level of care I am receiving far exceeds what I have found in ANY General Practice environment. You’re lucky you have Dr. Ramsey!
“We love Dr. Ramsey!!! Wish we had found him sooner!”
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