1. What is Arkansas Veterinary Internal Medicine?

Arkansas Veterinary Internal Medicine is a mobile internal medicine practice that has served central Arkansas since 2007. We provide advanced diagnostics and therapeutics in the familiar setting of your primary care veterinarian’s office.  All diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy can be performed onsite, eliminating the need to travel to other facilities for specialized testing.  We offer convenience and expertise that is easily accessible to patients and veterinarians in Arkansas.


2. Who is a veterinary specialist?

A board-certified veterinary specialist has completed up to 12 years of college education and training.
After completion of required undergraduate coursework, the candidate must graduate from a four-year veterinary program. An additional 4 years of internship and residency training are then required in the specific field of specialization. To become board-certified, the specialist must then pass rigorous training and testing requirements.


3. What is a board-certified specialist in veterinary internal medicine?

A board-certified specialist in veterinary internal medicine has received advanced training in all areas of internal medicine including respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, endocrine, and kidney disorders. An internist has also received training in minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. For additional information, please visit The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine at www.acvim.org.


4. Why would my pet need to be evaluated by Arkansas Veterinary Internal Medicine?

Your primary care veterinarian may refer you to AVIM for several reasons including: (1) consultation regarding a previously diagnosed condition, (2) further evaluation of an undiagnosed problem, and/or (3) further diagnostics or treatments that require additional equipment or experience.


5. Are fees for specialists higher than routine veterinary care?

While there is an expense associated with specialized veterinary care, it can be more cost-effective to seek referral evaluation early-on in the course of disease. Specialist can often provide directed testing and efficiently obtain a diagnosis, ultimately limiting expense.  An exam fee is charged initially which covers the cost of record review, physical examination, and treatment/diagnostic recommendations.


6. How do I schedule a visit?

Please ask your veterinarian or his/her staff to contact AVIM directly to schedule a convenient time for Dr. Gary to examine your pet at your veterinarian's office.


7. Will my veterinarian be updated?

Working in your veterinarian’s office allows us to work side by side, limiting problems with communication and case management.  After the visit, phone consultations with your veterinarian and repeat visits are recommended if needed until a treatment plan is determined or the case is resolved.