Teleconsulting Services
Small Animal Internal Medicine Services
SAIM Teleconsultation
This teleconsulting service is designed for cases that would benefit from the specialized expertise of a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist.
Dr. Benedict will conduct a thorough review of your patient’s medical history and diagnostics prior to a dedicated 30-minute video consultation with you. During this collaborative session, she will address your questions and work with you to develop a clear, comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plan—including prognosis details to help guide your client discussions.
Each Virtual SAIM Teleconsultation Includes:
A 30-minute video call to discuss the case in detail and answer any questions
A written review of the patient’s relevant medical history
Interpretation of prior diagnostics (labs, imaging, etc.)
A detailed clinical assessment based on all available records and discussion
Recommendations for further diagnostics if indicated
Treatment and management guidance tailored to the case
Monitoring and follow-up plan to support continuity of care
Prognostic information based on the clinical picture
With this service, your patients stay under your care while benefiting from the insight of a trusted internal medicine specialist—helping you deliver high-level care, in-house.
Consultation Fee: $250 per case, payable at the time of online booking.
*Services offered to licensed US Veterinarians practicing within California or Massachusetts.
SAIM Case Management
Continued support for follow-up or ongoing internal medicine cases—right where the patient is most comfortable.
This service is designed for patients who have already had a prior SAIM Teleconsultation with Dr. Benedict, or for those who have recently been evaluated by another board-certified small animal internist and are now being managed by their primary care veterinarian instead of continuing at a specialty or referral hospital.
Dr. Benedict will carefully review the patient’s updated medical records and any new diagnostics prior to a dedicated 15-minute video consultation with you. During the call, she will address your current questions and provide targeted recommendations to guide case progression, from adjustments to the treatment plan to new diagnostic considerations.
Each Follow-Up SAIM Teleconsultation Includes:
A 15-minute video call to review current case status and discuss next steps
A written review of the updated medical history
Interpretation of recent diagnostics
A focused clinical assessment based on available records and discussion
Recommendations for additional diagnostics as appropriate
Treatment and management guidance for ongoing care
Monitoring and follow-up suggestions to maintain case continuity
Updated prognostic information based on the current clinical picture
This follow-up consultation ensures that both the primary care team and the client continue to feel supported and confident in the care plan—bridging the gap between specialty medicine and everyday practice.
Consultation Fee: $150 per case, payable at the time of online booking.
*Services offered to licensed US Veterinarians practicing within California or Massachusetts.
Laboratory Diagnostic and/or Imaging Review
Specialist-level interpretation to support timely, informed clinical decisions.
This service is ideal for general practitioners seeking expert review of laboratory results or imaging reports for small animal patients with evolving or unclear conditions. Dr. Benedict will provide a detailed written interpretation of the submitted diagnostics, along with clinical recommendations to help guide your next steps.
An optional 15-minute video call is available if you’d like to discuss the case in more depth or have specific questions about the findings and treatment options.
Each Diagnostic/Imaging Review Includes:
Review and interpretation of recent lab work and/or imaging
Recommendations for additional diagnostics, if warranted
Treatment and management guidance based on current findings
Optional 15-minute video consultation to discuss specifics, answer questions, and refine the treatment approach
Whether as a stand-alone consult or a complement to ongoing care, this service provides targeted insight to support your clinical decision-making—without the need for referral.
Service Fee (fees are payable at the time of online booking):
- $150 for written review
*Services offered to licensed US Veterinarians practicing within California or Massachusetts.