Medicine, imaging & pathology
Precise Diagnostics Powered by 50 Years of Expertise
At Blackburn Animal Hospital, we combine advanced technology with deep clinical insight. Every diagnostic test and image is interpreted by a senior veterinarian with at least 8 years of experience. With our in-house pathology and modern imaging suite, we provide fast and accurate answers when your pet needs them most.
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Many medical cases such as diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease, renal disease, liver disease, thyroid disorders and skin allergies are only manageable with medications and adjunctive therapies.
Rapid & accurate diagnosis: Our advanced in-house laboratory provides immediate blood test results for faster treatment. This ensures your pet gets the care they need without delay. All imaging and lab results are reviewed by senior vets with 9+ years of clinical experience.
For senior patients, early detection is key. Our comprehensive senior health physical examination, advanced in-house blood testing and mobility assessments will catch age-realted issues before they become painful and problematic. With many years of clnical experience, our veterinarians formualte tailied management plans that restore vitality to aging pets.
Our veterinary team focus on quality of life of your pets while maintaining effective communication with you. For skin allergies, osteoarthritis and arthritic pain, we perform monoclonal antibody therapies with Cytopoint, Solensia, and Beransa.
Dr McKee has a particular interest in ultrasound imaging and loves spending time with it. Ultrasound is fast and real-time imgaing for rapid diagnosis and non-invasive. This is particularly useful for abdominal problems along with the chest.
Dr Kang has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Small Animal Medicine at Massey University in New Zealand, and he loves dealing with complicated medical cases. We also have access to consulting internal medicine specialists to collaborate with to obtain the best outcome possible; Dr Kang also offers alternative holistic treatments for those who have non-operable cancers or terminal diseases.