Internal Medicine for Cats & Dogs in Bozeman, MT

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The Internal Medicine Service at Bridger Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (BVS) prides itself on exceptional patient care, cutting-edge diagnostics, and a team approach that emphasizes communication and compassion. The team relies on active collaboration within the department and with other specialty services at BVS for the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options available for your pet.

Collaborative and Compassionate Board-Certified Care


The internal medicine department at BVS is staffed by board-certified specialists in internal medicine, also referred to as Internists. This means that the internal medicine specialists at BVS have received the most rigorous training, and have earned the highest credential available in the field of veterinary internal medicine. For this reason, internists at our hospital are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat complex diseases of the intestinal and urinary tracts, liver, pancreas, kidneys, lungs, blood, endocrine, and respiratory systems, as well as immune-mediated and infectious diseases.


Your family veterinarian may refer you to an internal medicine specialist if your pet has complex issues, if a diagnosis is elusive, or if your pet is not responding appropriately to treatment. If your pet is referred to us, we will work closely with your primary care veterinarian to ensure a seamless level of communication and compassionate care.

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State-of-the-Art Internal Medicine Equipment

Bridger Veterinary Specialists & Emergency is among the most advanced and well-equipped veterinary medical hospitals in the Western United States. 


Our state-of-the-art veterinary medical facility includes the same high-level medical equipment found in human hospitals, including:

Veterinary CT and MRI scans at Bridger Veterinary Specialists and Emergency

Siemens 64-slice helical computed tomography (CT)

Our CT scanner's multi-slice technology allows us to image our patients faster, reducing anesthesia times, creating higher-resolution images, and improving our diagnostic capabilities.

Surgical area and equipment at Bridger Veterinary Specialists and Emergency

Fluoroscopy (C-ARM)

A high-resolution digital fluoroscopy system enables procedures such as gastrointestinal/esophageal motility evaluation as well as numerous other interventional treatments and procedures.

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Digital Radiography

Digital radiograph allows rapid acquisition with extreme detail to help us find some of the most subtle lesions.

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Ultrasound

A state-of-the-art, high-resolution ultrasound machine is routinely used to perform abdominal and cardiac imaging, along with non-invasive biopsy and aspiration procedures.

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Endoscopes

The internal medicine department is equipped with multiple flexible and rigid endoscopes with high-resolution video, allowing minimally-invasive evaluation and biopsy of the gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and urinary tracts.

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In-Hospital Laboratory Analyzer

Our on-site laboratory analyzer allows our team quickly run and review results on your pets.

Learn more about the diagnostic capabilities at Bridger Veterinary Specialists & Emergency by visiting our Interventional Radiology page.

Bridger Veterinary Specialists & Emergency also utilizes digital patient information technology, including a tablet-based treatment system to provide the most complete and thorough care possible for your pet.

Internal Medicine Procedures and Services Offered

Our internal medicine specialists offer a wide range of specialist procedures and services. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Endoscopy
  • Rhinoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cystoscopy
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Computed tomography(CT), CT Angiography
  • High-resolution diagnostic ultrasound
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures
  • Minimally-invasive biopsy and aspirate procedures
  • Bone Marrow Aspirates and Biopsies
  • Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass(SUB)
  • Peritoneal Dialysis

How to Make an Internal Medicine Appointment

Bridger Veterinary Specialists & Emergency treats patients who are referred to us by their family veterinarians. Our emergency department is available 24/7 to receive patients that need urgent specialty care. This team will triage and provide care until a specialist is available.

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