Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology
Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology is a cardiology practice in Williamston, MI, led by a DACVIM-credentialed specialist. Procedures include infectious disease testing, complete blood panels, electrocardiography, and blood pressure measurement.
About
Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology is a specialty clinic dedicated to cardiac care for pets. The clinic is led by Dr. Christian Weder, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist (DACVIM (Cardiology)). They specialize in non-invasive diagnostic testing, including echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), electrocardiography (ECG) for arrhythmias, and blood pressure measurement. Additional diagnostic tools available include Holter monitoring, digital radiography, complete blood panels, and infectious disease testing.
The clinic is conveniently located within the Greater Lansing Veterinary Center (GLVC) in Williamston, Michigan. Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology emphasizes collaborative care, working closely with pet owners and their primary veterinarians to formulate treatment plans. For emergency care outside of normal business hours, patients are directed to the 24/7 emergency services at the Greater Lansing Veterinary Center.
Surgical team
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Christian Weder
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Christian Weder was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University’s veterinary school in 2012. He then went on to complete a 1-year rotating internship at The Ohio State University and a 3-year residency in cardiology at Colorado State University. Dr. Weder earned his board certification in veterinary cardiology in 2016 and has since practiced in both Michigan and Colorado. Dr. Weder founded MMVC in 2020 with the goal of delivering professional and compassionate care to the communities that mean the most to him.
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Brianna Chidester
LVT
Brianna Chidester started working at her local veterinary hospital in Morrison, Illinois at a young age of 14. She went on to pursue her dreams and received her Veterinary Technician degree in Iowa 2013. After graduation she worked at a referral specialty hospital in Davenport, Iowa for 7 years. She worked at MSU for 1 year before becoming a part of the team at MMVC.
Procedures
- infectious disease testing
- complete blood panels
- electrocardiography
- blood pressure measurement
- Holter monitoring
- OFA certification
- echocardiography
Equipment
- digital radiography
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of diagnostic tests are performed at Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology?
- Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology offers non-invasive diagnostic testing for pets with heart conditions. Primary tests include echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), electrocardiography (ECG) to detect arrhythmias, and blood pressure measurement. Additional available tests include bloodwork, chest x-rays, Holter monitoring, digital radiography, complete blood panels, and infectious disease testing.
- How does Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology handle emergency cardiac care?
- For pets requiring emergency care outside of Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology's normal business hours, clients are advised to contact the Greater Lansing Veterinary Center (GLVC). The GLVC provides 24-hour, 7-days-a-week emergency care.
- What is the process for a pet's cardiology appointment at Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology?
- Upon arrival, pets and owners are brought to an exam room to meet with Dr. Weder to discuss history and the diagnostic plan. Most patients then undergo testing, typically an echocardiogram, with blood pressure and ECG performed if indicated. All testing is completed within a one-hour appointment slot, and results are discussed with Dr. Weder.
- What are the credentials of the veterinary cardiologist at Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology?
- Dr. Christian Weder, the founder of Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology, holds a DVM, MS, and is board-certified in veterinary cardiology, indicated by his DACVIM (Cardiology) credential. He completed a residency in cardiology at Colorado State University and earned his board certification in 2016.
- Does Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology offer advanced imaging beyond echocardiography?
- While echocardiography is a primary diagnostic tool, Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology also offers digital radiography (chest x-rays) as an additional diagnostic option. They also perform Holter monitoring, which is an ambulatory ECG, and various complete blood panels.