Welcome to Internal Medicine!

The internal medicine doctors at Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service have the advanced training, equipment, and experience to diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal, hormonal, urinary, hematologic (blood related), respiratory, infectious, and immune-mediated diseases. The internal medicine service is dedicated to providing the highest quality and compassionate care to dogs and cats with a variety of disorders. Our patients’ well-being and quality of life is our primary concern. We look forward to working with you and your referring veterinarian to provide the best in care and monitoring for your pet.

What separates us from the rest?

Obtaining board certification in internal medicine entails three parts: 1) successfully completing an internship and residency in small animal internal medicine, 2) passing the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine qualifying and certifying examination, and 3) having a scientific publication accepted by a peer-reviewed journal. Drs. Koch and Prober have successfully completed their residencies and have passed their examinations and are currently completing their research articles. As soon as their articles are accepted, they will become boarded in internal medicine. As the only residency trained internal medicine doctors in Rochester, we are able to offer the highest level of care without the need for extensive travel. We strive to keep your referring veterinarian informed and involved in the ongoing care of your pet.

What should I expect during my visit?

Initial consultations generally take a minimum of one and a half hours. During that time a full history is taken, previous tests reviewed, and a physical examination is performed. You will meet with Drs. Koch or Prober during the consultation and will discuss their recommendations for further diagnostics or treatments. The initial examination fee is $150. Depending on the presenting problem, additional fees for diagnostics or treatment may be necessary and these will be discussed with you during the consultation. With the exception of diabetic pets, no food should be given after 10pm the evening prior to your pet’s initial appointment as certain diagnostic tests can only be performed on an empty stomach. You should continue to allow your pet to have free access to water.