Cardiac Vet Inc
Cardiac Vet Inc is a cardiology practice in Sacramento, CA, staffed by 4 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Advanced real time 2D and 3D imaging, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) surgery, ECGs, and Thoracic Radiographs.
About
Cardiac Vet Inc. provides veterinary cardiac care through teleconsulting and mobile echocardiogram services, staffed by a team of board-certified veterinary cardiologists. They offer detailed interpretations and actionable advice for veterinarians nationwide, specializing in complex cardiac questions.
Their mobile echocardiogram services are available in various regions of Southern and Northern California, including Sacramento, the Greater Los Angeles area, and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Teleconsulting services, which include interpretation of echocardiograms, ECGs, and radiographs, are available to veterinarians across the country and internationally.
Surgical team
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Carley Saelinger
VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Saelinger is the founder and CEO of Cardiac Vet, Inc., a teleconsulting service for interpretation of cardiac diagnostic studies and a mobile echo service for veterinarians.
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Alix Saavedra
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
She achieved board certification in 2025.
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Aliya Magee
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Her clinical interests include management of advanced heartworm disease, Chagas disease, and medical management of acquired heart diseases.
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Carl Toborowsky
MS, MA, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology)
His interests include interventional cardiology for both con
Procedures
- Advanced real time 2D and 3D imaging
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) surgery
- ECGs
- Thoracic Radiographs
- Mobile Echocardiograms
- Pacemaker programming
- Echocardiograms
- Teleconsulting
- Basic and advanced Doppler evaluation
Equipment
- Holters
- Event Monitors
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of diagnostic materials can Cardiac Vet Inc. interpret through its teleconsulting service?
- Cardiac Vet Inc. offers teleconsulting for the interpretation of echocardiograms, ECGs, thoracic radiographs, Holters, and event monitors. This service assists referring veterinarians in confirming suspicions of heart disease and formulating effective, individualized treatment plans.
- Who performs the diagnostic interpretations for Cardiac Vet Inc.?
- All diagnostics submitted to Cardiac Vet Inc. are interpreted only by licensed and board-certified cardiologists. This ensures specialized insight into the diagnostic materials provided by referring veterinarians, offering a second pair of eyes on complex cases.
- What is the typical turnaround time for teleconsulting reports from Cardiac Vet Inc.?
- For standard teleconsulting services, diagnostic interpretations and typed emailed reports are provided within three business days. A STAT service option is available for a faster turnaround of two business days, with the time starting once all necessary documents are provided.
- Where are Cardiac Vet Inc.'s mobile echocardiogram services available?
- Mobile echocardiogram services are available in Southern and Northern California, covering areas such as Sacramento, the Greater Los Angeles area (including Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino counties), and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area (including Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, East Bay, and Peninsula regions).
- What advanced imaging techniques are used during mobile echocardiograms by Cardiac Vet Inc.?
- During mobile echocardiograms, Cardiac Vet Inc. utilizes advanced real-time 2D and 3D imaging. This includes basic and advanced Doppler evaluation, such as traditional and tissue Doppler, to determine the type of heart disease and measure intracardiac pressures non-invasively.
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