Diagnostics & Imaging
Pet X-Ray and Ultrasound Chilliwack
Digital X-ray and ultrasound for dogs and cats at Promontory Animal Hospital
A heart murmur your vet just found. A dog hit by a car. A cat that won’t stop vomiting. Each one can be a reason for imaging. Promontory Animal Hospital provides digital X-ray and ultrasound for dogs and cats in Chilliwack, including fast emergency ultrasound (AFAST and TFAST) for a pet in real trouble. The same veterinarian reads the results.
Find out what’s wrong — the same visit.
- Thomas Road, Chilliwack
- Open 8:00am–8:00pm, 7 days a week
The imaging and the answers, under one roof
At Promontory Animal Hospital, we provide digital X-ray and ultrasound for dogs and cats across Chilliwack, Sardis, Promontory and the wider Fraser Valley. From a routine X-ray to fast AFAST and TFAST emergency ultrasound, the images are taken on-site and the same veterinarian reads them — so most visits end with an answer and a plan, not a referral for the pictures.
- Digital X-ray on-site
- Abdominal and chest ultrasound
- AFAST and TFAST emergency imaging
- Results read and explained the same visit
2 tests
read on-site, the same visit
X-ray shows shape and bone; ultrasound shows movement inside soft tissue. Most pets need one, some need both, and our veterinarian tells you which — all in the same building, the same day.
Why is my dog throwing up, and other reasons owners come in
Most owners don’t come in asking for an X-ray — they come in with a worry. These are the ones that most often turn out to need imaging to answer, in dogs and cats alike, and any of them is a good reason to call us.
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A new dog heart murmur your vet just heard
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Your pet was hit by a car or another trauma
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Fast, laboured or noisy breathing — any dog difficulty breathing that comes on suddenly
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A swollen, painful belly, or vomiting that won't stop
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Sudden limping: an X-ray for a limping dog can rule out a fracture
We see dogs and cats of any age for X-ray or ultrasound on-site.
What a dog or cat X-ray and ultrasound can show
Veterinary diagnostic imaging at our clinic is two tests answering two different questions. Most pets need one; some need both, and our veterinarians tell you which.
Digital X-ray
A dog X-ray or cat X-ray shows bone and the outline of the organs — a fracture after a fall, a swallowed object, a chest that is not clearing. We take digital X-rays on-site: the picture is on a screen in seconds instead of developing film, so our veterinarian can look at it while your pet is still on the table.
Because the image is digital, the dose is low and there is no film to develop — so it is quick and gentle even for a sore or restless pet, and we can act on what it shows the same visit.
- Fractures and broken bones
- Swallowed objects
- Chest, lungs and heart outline
- Joints, hips and spine
Ultrasound
Where an X-ray shows shape, ultrasound shows movement — blood flowing, a heart beating, fluid collecting where it should not. A dog ultrasound or cat ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation, which is one reason it suits a pet who needs checking again later.
Veterinary ultrasound Chilliwack — performed on-site at Thomas Road during opening hours.
- Soft tissue and organs
- Fluid in the abdomen after trauma
- Bladder and kidneys
- A beating heart and blood flow
Veterinary ultrasound in-house, and what needs a specialist
Digital X-ray and AFAST/TFAST emergency ultrasound are done here, by our own veterinarians — your pet is not sent elsewhere for them. One kind of imaging is the exception, and we say so plainly rather than blur the line.
Performed in-house
- Digital X-ray
- AFAST emergency ultrasound (abdomen)
- TFAST emergency ultrasound (chest)
- Dental X-rays (teeth and jaw)
By a visiting specialist
Echocardiogram dog or cat: this heart ultrasound is different — it is performed at our clinic by a visiting specialist, not by our own veterinarians.
Echocardiography for pets is the one scan on this page a visiting specialist handles — everything else in the list beside it is done by our own veterinarians.
Imaging when there is no time to wait
Emergency imaging runs during opening hours, 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days. We are not a 24-hour hospital, so outside those hours you need one that is.
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A fast scan when minutes matter
We check the abdomen and chest for internal bleeding or free fluid in minutes, so a pet in real trouble is not left waiting on a result.
AFAST TFAST emergency ultrasound
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After a road accident
When a pet is hit by a car, the first questions are what is broken and what is bleeding — we check for both on-site, straight away.
X-ray for dog hit by car Chilliwack
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Trauma, a swallowed object, sudden breathing trouble
We assess these here as they come in, rather than sending you elsewhere first for the pictures.
Emergency vet X-ray Chilliwack
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Imaging every day we are open
Digital X-ray and emergency ultrasound are on-site every day, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Chilliwack emergency vet imaging
What happens when you bring your pet in
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Assess
Before any imaging, our veterinarian examines your pet. The history you give us, how long the symptom has lasted and what the exam shows decide whether an X-ray, an ultrasound, or both will answer the question — nothing is taken that the exam does not point to.
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Image
We take the digital X-ray or the ultrasound here, on-site, with your pet handled calmly. Most pets hold still for it; where one is anxious or sore, our veterinarian talks to you about light sedation first rather than force the scan.
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Read
The same veterinarian who ordered the imaging reads it here and explains what it shows the same visit — you are not left waiting days for an outside report. We go through the pictures with you in plain words, not just the medical terms.
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Next step
You leave with a clear plan for what happens next — treatment, monitoring, or reassurance that nothing serious was found. Where a procedure is the right step, we go through it and give you a written estimate to approve before anything begins.
Can you see my pet today?
8am–8pm
Open seven days a week
We offer urgent imaging during those hours. We are not a 24-hour hospital, so outside them a pet in real trouble needs an emergency hospital open then.
We are accepting new clients now
Looking for a dog X-ray near me or a vet ultrasound near me? Our clinic is at Unit 104 – 46193 Thomas Road, Chilliwack.
How much does a dog X-ray or ultrasound cost in Chilliwack?
We don’t publish a price in advance, because what a pet ultrasound or X-ray costs depends on the pet in front of us and the symptom we are chasing — a quick single X-ray and a full abdominal ultrasound are not the same procedure. What we do promise is that you see the cost, in writing, before anything starts.
A written estimate first
Before any imaging begins, we talk through what we expect to do and give you a written estimate to approve. You decide with the cost in front of you — there is no procedure, and no invoice, you have not agreed to first.
Financing available
Financing options may be available for eligible clients. Ask our team about them when we go over your estimate, so you know your choices before agreeing to any X-ray or ultrasound.
Pet insurance accepted
We accept pet insurance. Coverage for imaging varies between insurers and individual policies, so we provide the invoices and documentation you need to submit your claim to your provider.
Pet X-ray and ultrasound near you in Chilliwack
Promontory Animal Hospital provides digital X-ray and ultrasound for dogs and cats throughout Chilliwack and the surrounding Fraser Valley. Our veterinary hospital is on Thomas Road in Chilliwack and serves pet owners from:
- Chilliwack
- Sardis
- Promontory
- Vedder
- Yarrow
- and surrounding Fraser Valley communities
If you are searching for a dog X-ray near me, a vet ultrasound near me, or pet imaging in Chilliwack, our veterinary team can assess your pet and recommend the right scan.
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Pet dental care
Cleanings, dental X-rays and extractions for dogs and cats.
Dog and cat dental cleaningPet vaccinations
Core and lifestyle vaccines for dogs and cats.
Dog and cat vaccinationsParasite prevention
Protection from fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms.
Flea, tick and worm preventionEmergency & urgent care
Same-day help for sick and injured pets during our open hours.
Urgent care for your petDoes my pet need sedation for an X-ray or ultrasound?
Not always. Many pets hold still long enough for a quick X-ray or ultrasound without it. We use sedation when a pet is anxious, in pain, or needs several minutes of stillness for a clear picture. Our veterinarian will explain if it’s needed first.
Is X-ray radiation safe for my pet?
Yes. Digital X-ray uses a very low dose of radiation, and we follow standard safety practice on every scan. Ultrasound uses no radiation. It works with sound waves instead, which is one reason it suits pets who need repeat monitoring over time.
What can an ultrasound find that an X-ray can't?
An X-ray shows bones and organ outlines. An ultrasound shows movement inside soft tissue — a beating heart, blood flow, or fluid in the abdomen after trauma. A pet hit by a car, or one with a new heart murmur, often needs both.
How long does a pet X-ray or ultrasound take?
A digital X-ray usually takes just a few minutes. An ultrasound takes longer — often 15 to 30 minutes, depending on what’s being checked. Emergency ultrasound (AFAST and TFAST) is faster by design, built to check the chest or abdomen quickly when every minute matters.
Reviewed by our veterinarians, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, DVM, and Dr Ravinder Singh, DVM.
Book pet imaging in Chilliwack
Call us at 604-991-2745 or use the contact form. Tell us the symptom, how long it has lasted and your pet’s age, so the visit starts with a plan.
What you can count on
- Open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week
- A written estimate you approve before any procedure
- Digital X-ray and diagnostics in-house
- Accepting new dog and cat clients