For Referring Veterinarians

Transparent Pricing for Your Referrals

Give your clients a clear picture of costs before their appointment. Our bundle pricing includes anesthesia, radiologist interpretation, and direct consultation with your practice — no hidden fees, no surprises.

○ Avg. 20% below specialty hospital rates ○ Bundle pricing — no line-item surprises ○ Direct radiologist consultation included
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Clinical Tool

Imaging Protocol Recommender

Select species, body region, and clinical presentation — get a protocol recommendation with estimated cost, pre-anesthetic lab requirements, and scan duration. Copy the output directly into your patient record.

Open Imaging Guide

Modality Selection by Clinical Need

We always recommend the least expensive modality likely to yield a diagnostic answer.

Soft tissue / abdomen
$635
Ultrasound
Bone / thorax / complex
$1,530
CT Scan
Neuro / soft tissue detail
$3,445
MRI

Our radiologists review every referral and will contact you if a different modality may be more appropriate or cost-effective for the clinical question.

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Protocol Modifications & Additional Imaging

Our bundle pricing covers the standard diagnostic protocol for each modality. If initial findings are equivocal, our radiologist may recommend an additional scan region or alternate modality to reach a definitive diagnosis. Any protocol changes and associated costs are discussed with you before proceeding.

What’s Included in Every Referral

Bundle pricing covers the complete diagnostic workup — no surprise line items for your clients.

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Board-Certified Radiologists

Every study is interpreted by a board-certified veterinary radiologist — not outsourced teleradiology.

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Anesthesia & Monitoring

MRI and most CT protocols include anesthesia induction, IVC, IVF, pre-medications, and continuous hemodynamic monitoring.

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Direct Radiologist Consultation

Discuss findings directly with the interpreting radiologist. We partner with your practice on case management.

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Rapid Report Turnaround

Preliminary verbal findings at patient discharge. Formal report within 24 hours. STAT same-day reports available.

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Protocol Optimization

Our radiologists review every referral and recommend the most cost-effective modality to answer the clinical question.

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Circle of Care

Your patient returns to your practice for treatment. We provide diagnostics, you provide care — a true partnership.

⭐ Why Practices Choose SVI

Specialist-Quality Imaging at 20% Less Than Specialty Hospitals

As a dedicated diagnostic imaging center, we invest in 3T MRI and 128-slice CT without the overhead of a full-service hospital. Your clients get top-tier diagnostics at accessible pricing — and you get a partner, not a competitor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from referring veterinarians about pricing and workflow.

Submit a referral through our online form for your nearest location. You can also call or fax us directly. We review every referral and will contact you if we have questions about the clinical presentation or if we believe a different modality may be more appropriate.
For MRI and most CT procedures, the listed price includes anesthesia induction, IV catheter and fluids, pre-medications, continuous monitoring, the imaging study, and a board-certified radiologist’s interpretation and direct consultation with your practice. If initial imaging is equivocal, any additional imaging and associated costs are discussed with you before proceeding.
Occasionally. Our radiologists review every referral and may suggest a more cost-effective or diagnostically appropriate modality for the clinical question. For example, a case referred for MRI may be better served by CT or ultrasound. We always discuss any protocol changes with you before proceeding.
A STAT fee applies for same-day scheduling when our calendar is fully booked. For urgent or emergent cases, call us directly — we prioritize clinically urgent referrals and will work to accommodate your patient as quickly as possible.
Preliminary verbal findings are communicated at patient discharge. A formal written report is delivered within 24 hours. STAT same-day reports are available for an additional fee. You can also speak directly with the interpreting radiologist about findings and case management.
Yes. If your practice has in-house imaging equipment, our board-certified radiologists can interpret your studies remotely. See the Teleradiology tab in the pricing table for current rates. Studies are interpreted by the same radiologists who work in our facilities.
For MRI and CT procedures requiring anesthesia, we recommend a CBC and chemistry panel within 30 days of the procedure. We offer the MRI Package which includes bloodwork at a bundled rate. If your patient has recent labs, we can often use those — just include them with your referral.
Yes. Clients pay at the time of service. We accept major credit cards, CareCredit, and Scratchpay. This keeps the financial transaction separate from your practice and allows us to offer our bundle pricing directly.

Submit a Referral

Choose your nearest Sage Veterinary Imaging location to submit a referral or speak with our team about a case.

Round Rock
Greater Austin, TX
Spring
Greater Houston, TX
Sandy
Greater SLC, UT