Book A Referral
Sawgrass Veterinary Cardiology offers streamlined, specialist referral for patients requiring advanced cardiac investigation or treatment. Our role is to support your care with targeted diagnostics, clinical insight, and continuity of communication – so you can make informed decisions alongside your clients.
Referring is simple, and our team is here to assist at every step. Whether it’s a new murmur, suspected arrhythmia, or ongoing cardiac condition, we’ll work with you to provide the best possible outcome for your patient.
Our Promise To You
When you refer a patient to SVC, we see it as a professional partnership. Our goal is to support your care, reduce the workload on your team, and ensure a smooth, respectful experience for your clients.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- We’ll be clear, upfront, and communicate about costs with your clients
- We offer flexible payment options to help as many patients as we can
- Our clinic triages based on medical urgency, with priority access to urgent cases when unscheduled spots become available
- We offer same-day appointments for urgent and emergency cases – just call us to organise this
- We can help organise animal transport services (drop-off and pick-up) for your clients, if needed
- You can expect us to communicate directly with your clients, to minimise back-and-forth with your team
- You’ll receive ongoing updates, and we’re committed to refer your clients back to you for continued care
How To Book A Referral
Urgent/Emergency Referrals
- Call us directly on (954) 487-8357. Let us know it’s an urgent or emergency case
- We’ll triage over the phone and aim to see the patient same-day
If needed, we can coordinate transport options.
Please email us any relevant history, diagnostics, and imaging ahead of the patient’s arrival. You’ll be updated as soon as the patient is assessed.
Non-Urgent Referrals
- Submit a referral via our online referral form, call, or email us
- Upload relevant history, diagnostics, and any previous cardiology notes
- Our team will review and triage based on medical urgency
- We will contact clients directly to book them in for the next available appointment
You’ll receive a summary report after the appointment, and ongoing care will be referred back to your team unless otherwise discussed.
Book A Referral
If you’re a veterinarian looking to refer a patient, please use this form.
For urgent or emergency cases, give us a call during business hours on (954) 487-8357 so we can assist you right away. Outside of our business hours, please contact your closest after-hours emergency veterinarian (see more information here).
Referral and Appointment FAQ
What number should I call to schedule an appointment?
You can reach us at (954) 487-8357. This number works for all of our locations and is the best way to schedule an appointment, no matter which clinic you’re referring to.
How soon can a new patient be seen?
Wait times vary depending on the location and the referring veterinarian’s preference. If you believe a patient needs urgent attention, please call us directly. One of our doctors will assess the situation and we will do our best to accommodate the patient as soon as possible.
What heart conditions can the TEER procedure address in dogs?
The TEER procedure is primarily used to treat mitral valve regurgitation associated with chronic degenerative valve disease in dogs.
Are any diagnostics required before referral?
No diagnostics are required prior to referral. If you’d like to run preliminary labwork, NT-proBNP or cTnI can be helpful, but it’s completely optional. We offer in-house testing, including NT-proBNP and cTnI, with same-day results available
When are patient records sent back to the referring clinic?
We email all records to the referring practice’s email address within 24 hours of the appointment. Please note that these emails can occasionally land in spam folders, so be sure to check there if they don’t appear promptly.
Will someone contact clients referred via the online form?
Yes, when clients are referred through the online form, our team will contact them directly to arrange the appointment and ensure a smooth handover of care.