Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists San Antonio

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary hospitals, with some locations offering veterinary neurology for dogs and cats. Read more. 

While some surgeries are available through your primary care hospital, some advanced or complex procedures require advanced skills, training, intensive care before or after surgery, and specialized equipment. Similar to the training for human medical doctors, veterinarians can choose to do additional training, publish research, and take an exam to achieve “board certification” in an area of expertise. Our specialty teams work closely with your primary care veterinarian to ensure an exceptional experience for you and your pet. 

Radiology encompasses a diverse range of diagnostic imaging including X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and MRI. We utilize the most up-to-date, cutting-edge technology operated by specially trained veterinary professionals.

Our Veterinary Radiologists have additional education, training, and experience in the field, enabling them to work seamlessly with primary, specialty, and emergency care clinicians to provide advanced image interpretation on acute and complex medical cases.

Internal Medicine is a specialty branch of veterinary medicine involving the treatment and management of more complex conditions affecting pets’ internal organs that often coincide with chronic illnesses. Conditions that cannot be effectively managed by your family veterinarian alone will often receive a consult or be referred to an internal medicine specialist to receive a second opinion or to pursue more advanced care options.

Radiation therapy is an effective treatment option for cancer in pets, often used in conjunction with surgery and/or chemotherapy. This treatment uses a precisely focused beam of energy to eliminate cancer cells, while sparing the surrounding normal tissue.

There are a variety of options for radiation treatment, including Definitive Radiation Therapy, Palliative Radiation Therapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), and Strontium-90 Plesiotherapy. A pet’s chosen therapy is decided based on several factors for which your oncology team will discuss.

Select hospitals partner with PetCure Oncology to help pets fight cancer with advanced technology, veterinary oncology specialists, and true compassion. Learn more about PetCure Oncology's radiation therapy offerings by visiting their website or calling 1-833-PET-HERO.