TACC Mobile Echo

Serving the Connecticut Area

TACC is now providing mobile echo services in Connecticut with Shannon Drozd, a certified veterinary technician. Dr. Justin Carlson has personally trained Shannon in veterinary cardiology image capture. Shannon travels to veterinary practices to offer exceptional echo services, ensuring a high level of cardiac care for patients who cannot see a cardiologist in person.

All of the echocardiograms are read by Dr. Justin Carlson or one of our other TACC cardiologists, and a timely and thorough report is sent to your practice. We are always happy to discuss a case or answer any questions that you may have. Contact us by calling 203-212-8322, emailing MobileEcho@taccvets.com, or by submitting the Echo Request Form below.

Call: 203-212-8322

Email: MobileEcho@taccvets.com

echo request form
Qualifications and Training
  • Specialized Training: Trained by a boarded cardiologist, our technicians possess advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in veterinary cardiology, with a focus on echocardiography, obtained through passing multiple testing milestones.‍
  • Licensed Veterinary Technicians: Veterinary technician licensure is a prerequisite to our training program. TACC Mobile Echo technicians are credentialed veterinary technicians and we ensure adherence to the highest standards of veterinary cardiac care.‍
  • Experience: Our technicians have extensive experience in performing echocardiograms, enabling accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning from TACC cardiologists.
Services Offered
  • Echocardiogram (Echo): Comprehensive echocardiographic evaluations, including 2-D, M-mode, and color and spectral Doppler studies. All left and right-sided imaging planes are obtained for review by our cardiologists.
  • 6-Lead ECG: A 6-lead ECG can be performed as part of a comprehensive cardiac workup. To best assess the heart rate, rhythm, and electrical axis of your patients, we record for a total of 5 minutes. Interpretation will account for species-specific norms and artifacts to guide accurate diagnosis and provide treatment options when possible.
  • Holter Monitor:  A Holter Monitor is a non-invasive device used to continuously record a dog’s heart rhythm over 24 hours. It is especially useful for detecting intermittent arrhythmias that may not appear during a brief in-clinic ECG. The recorded data helps guide diagnosis and treatment decisions for conditions like syncope, arrhythmias, or monitoring of known cardiac disease. 
  • Diagnostic Support: Detailed echo reports inclusive of findings and recommendations, aiding veterinarians in diagnosing and managing cardiac conditions.
  • Cardiologist Collaboration: TACC's board-certified cardiologists are available as a resource to answer case questions, allowing veterinarians to provide advanced services to their patients.
Benefits to Veterinary Practices
  • Convenience: On-site echo services provide advanced services within the convenience of your practice and extend the availability of echocardiography to clients who cannot travel to see a board-certified cardiologist.
  • Premium Cardiac Care: Enhanced diagnostic capabilities lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment outcomes, improving the overall quality of care provided to patients.
How It Works
  1. Scheduling: Veterinary practices can schedule directly with our TACC Mobile cardiology technician for either recurring visits or on an as-needed basis, ensuring flexibility and convenience. To schedule a visit, contact us by calling 203-212-8322, emailing MobileEcho@taccvets.com, or by submitting the Echo Request Form below.
  2. On-Site Services: The technician arrives at the practice with all of the necessary equipment to perform high-quality echocardiograms. Please have one team member available for patient restraint. Each echocardiogram takes an estimated 25-30 minutes, depending on patient temperament.
  3. Reporting: Detailed reports written by a boarded cardiologist are provided promptly, with findings and recommendations that support the practice’s veterinarians in delivering optimal cardiac care.

Call, email, or fill out a request form to schedule today

Call: 203-212-8322
Email: MobileEcho@taccvets.com
echo request form