Veterinary Services
In-House Laboratory Testing in Salem, OR
Same-visit bloodwork and point-of-care tests when waiting days is not good enough.
When your pet is sick, or when we need clearance before anesthesia for dental care or surgery, timely lab results change the plan. Liberty Animal Hospital's in-house laboratory on Liberty Rd S in South Salem runs many diagnostic tests during your appointment, so Dr. Kolby Virgin can often explain findings and start treatment before you leave.
Running diagnostics on site reduces stress, shortens uncertainty, and supports better decisions the same day, especially for Salem-area families juggling work schedules. You should leave knowing which results are same-visit and which still need an outside laboratory.
Lab work is most useful when it answers a specific question: Is this pet safe for anesthesia? Is the kidney value changing? Is anemia explaining the lethargy? We recommend panels based on symptoms, age, and the procedure planned, not a random checklist.
Our In-House Laboratory Services Include
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- evaluates red cells, white cells, and platelets
- Chemistry panels
- assesses organ function, electrolytes, and metabolic changes
- Heartworm testing
- screening for mosquito-borne heartworm infection
- FeLV/FIV testing
- for cats
- Urinalysis
- supports evaluation of kidney and urinary tract health
Conditions Commonly Evaluated With On-Site Labs
- Gastrointestinal illness (vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss)
- Infections and inflammatory conditions
- Kidney or liver disease concerns
- Anemia and other blood abnormalities
- Pre-anesthetic risk assessment before surgery or dentistry
- Senior wellness screening as part of preventative care
- Monitoring of chronic conditions and pain-management medications over time
Same-Visit Results, Clear Explanations
Fast results only help if you understand them. Dr. Virgin reviews abnormal values in plain language: what is concerning, what is reassuring, and what treatment or recheck comes next. Medications can often be filled at our pharmacy the same day when treatment starts. Structured, plain-language communication is part of how care is delivered.
When We Still Use Outside Laboratories
Highly specialized or advanced testing may go to reference laboratories and specialty partners. We tell you which results are same-day and which will follow, so you are not left guessing. Digital X-rays and ultrasound remain available on site when imaging should accompany lab findings.
Same-Visit Answers for Sick Pets
In-house lab panels at our Liberty Rd S clinic help many dogs and cats get CBC, chemistry, or urinalysis results before the visit ends. That matters for same-day urgent care decisions and for pre-anesthetic screening before dental care or surgery. Call (503) 339-7065 if your pet needs diagnostics today.
Why Choose Liberty Animal Hospital for In-House Laboratory
- Owner-led care with Dr. Kolby Virgin, DVM, in the Sunnyslope Center on Liberty Rd S
- Clear, structured explanations of findings and next steps
- On-site lab, digital X-rays, ultrasound, and pharmacy under one roof
- Many panels available during the appointment
- Faster path from symptoms to treatment decisions
- Labs coordinated with digital X-rays and ultrasound when imaging is needed
FAQs about In-House Laboratory in South Salem
Common questions from pet owners booking in-house laboratory at Liberty Animal Hospital on Liberty Rd S.