Persistent or unexplained illness
Diagnostic workups for challenging medical conditions.
For referring veterinarians
A specialist referral should feel like a partnership.
Iām Dr. Lawren Durocher-Babek, a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist. I support your medical decisions with careful investigation, open communication and time for clients to understand the options.
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How I can help
More than a second opinion.
When a case is complex, chronic or not responding as expected, a referral can provide specialist perspective and more time to work through the history, findings and options.
We allow time for owners to ask questions and understand the reasoning behind each step. We discuss diagnostic priorities and likely costs openly, with recommendations grounded in the needs of the patient rather than a fixed testing pathway.
Common reasons to refer
Chronic disease
Individualized management and long-term follow-up.
Diagnostic investigation
Specialist assessment and coordination of appropriate testing.
Quality of life
Thoughtful treatment, comfort and care-goal discussions.
What to expect
What a referral looks like.
Before the consultation: we review the clinical history and previous investigations where available.
During the consultation: we make time for a detailed discussion, explain our thinking and work through appropriate options and likely costs.
After the consultation: we communicate findings and recommendations with the referring veterinarian so ongoing care stays coordinated.
We respect the relationship you have built with your client. Our role is to add specialist support and keep you informed, not to replace the primary veterinary relationship.
Shared care
We work with you, not around you.
We work alongside the primary veterinarian, with clear recommendations and respectful communication. Our existing secure online referral form lets your clinic submit a case, attach records and choose an internal medicine consultation or doctor-to-doctor case review. For an initial question, please contact the team.
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